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Shared studio-workshop in an old printing house. Maria Aguiló 67, Poblenou, Barcelona

A space to create, share and experiment.

create · share · exhibit

A shared studio-workshop for artists and designers who work with materials.

The studio with work desks, lamps and plants
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The workshop with the shared high table
workshop02 / 08
Paper lamp and plants over the studio desks
studio03 / 08
Corner of the studio with a paper lamp and shelves
studio04 / 08
Block shelving with books, plants and a record player
library05 / 08
Skylight and natural light in the studio
natural light06 / 08
The kitchen with a shelf, calendar and kettle
kitchen07 / 08
Ceramic sink by the window with plants
bathroom08 / 08
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A space to create and share processes.

What's included

Your own work desk
Workshop with tools
Individual shelving
Kitchen

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Wooden frame with paper leaning against the wall next to polycarbonate sheets

Memberships

Day pass30 € / dayIdeal to try out the space1 working day at AL MAR
Available desk
Use of kitchen + coffee
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Once a week100 € / monthAvailable4 days a month
Fixed day to be agreed
Available desk
1 individual shelf
Your own key
Use of kitchen + coffee
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Twice a week200 € / monthAvailable8 days a month
Fixed days to be agreed
Available desk
2 individual shelves
Your own key
Use of kitchen + coffee
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AL MAR Premium300 € / month1 fixed desk leftAssigned fixed desk
Full individual shelving unit
Access Monday to Friday
Your own key
Use of kitchen + coffee
One-off refundable deposit: 50 €I want this one →
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 9 pm. Flexible memberships give access only on the agreed days.Ceramics extra: cowork + 50 € / month · guided practice 20 € / hour ↓

Residents

Work by Carabassa Crafts
Carabassa Crafts[ Herbaria · pressed flowers ]

Architect and botanical artist. She uses plant matter to capture moments in botanical pieces.

@carabassa_crafts
Work by Ivan Gervasoni
Ivan Gervasoni[ Painting ]

Explores the interaction between form, colour, gesture and texture through an experimental process.

@soperga90
Work by Núria Parés
Núria Parés[ Painting ]

Finds beauty in what remains: leftovers, traces and materials that hold the memory of the act of painting.

@roba.stesa
Work by Arich: tapestry with a photograph of a greengrocer's
Arich[ Art direction ]

Works with different materials, from words to metal, in building brands.

@59.3iii
Manifiesto coffee packaging, a graphic design project by FLOTA Creativa
FLOTA Creativa[ Graphic design ]

Design studio working on project identities with an integral approach.

@flota.creativa
Work by FLOTA Objetos
FLOTA Objetos[ Objects · lighting ]

The material and experimental side of FLOTA: lighting, functional pieces and everyday objects.

@flota.objetos
Skincare workshop by Eva Morales at AL MAR
Eva Morales[ Cosmetics · skincare ]

Natural cosmetics and skincare. She runs skincare and facial ritual workshops at AL MAR with L’Atelier de Lola · MEDINA.

@zocoodemedina
Gabriela[ Textile · sewing ]

Works with textiles and sewing at AL MAR. Made to order.

FLOTA apron, cloth and cutting wire hanging on the workshop wall

Ceramics

Guided practice · 20 € / hour

To develop personal ceramic projects, from your first approach to the material to your own language. Wheel and modelling techniques, guidance for each project, tools and materials included. Firing is paid separately.

Ceramics cowork · + 50 € / month

Added to your membership. Fixed desk, use of the workshop's ceramics area, free use of the wheel, your own shelving, table slab roller and modelling tools. Clay, glazes and firing not included. Extra storage: + 20 € / month.

The space · floor plan

AL MAR floor plan: workshop with wheel, shared high table and shelving; kitchen, bathroom and washing area; studio with four desks, three fixed and one rotating
01 HoursMonday to Friday, 9 am to 9 pm. Saturdays and Sundays are reserved for AL MAR activities.
02 Use of the spaceEach artist has their own desk and shares the workshop and its common tools.
03 Resident workshopsYou can run your own workshops at AL MAR. We help you spread the word.
04 Living togetherWe all take care of the space: clean, tidy and shared.
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31.10 · Jewellery x Microterritorios From a place to a piece, in lost wax.
10.30–14.30 h80 € + metal · 40 € deposit
Workshop details · 31.10 · Jewellery
Pink wax ring on its card
01 / 09
Three silver pieces in their box
02 / 09
Carving the wax in the workshop
03 / 09
Open textured silver ring
04 / 09
Silver ring with an overlapping band
05 / 09
Silver ring with a droplet relief
06 / 09
Wide bronze ring with cut-outs
07 / 09
Bronze ring with a crossed band
08 / 09
Textured bronze ring
09 / 09
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Amulet of the territoryx Microterritorios

From a place to a piece. Bring something meaningful: a landscape, a texture, a story or a special place.

From there you will create your own amulet of the territory: a pendant, a ring or a small object. We work with the lost-wax technique, modelling each piece in wax and then sending it to the foundry to turn it into metal. You can choose silver, bronze or brass.

Finished pieces are ready to collect 2 to 3 weeks after the workshop.

DateSaturday 31.10
Time10.30–14.30 h · 4 h
PieceAmulet: pendant, ring or small object
Price80 € + metal and casting · 40 € deposit when booking
MetalSilver, bronze or brass. Calculated by weight; approx. 20–30 € for a small amulet
IncludesWax, scalpels, files, carving tools, tracing paper and pencils
LevelNo previous experience needed
Delivery2–3 weeks after the workshop
PlacesMaximum 8 people
11.11 · English x Yuya María Chatting in English about art, design and architecture.
18–19 h10 € · 5 € deposit
Workshop details · 11.11 · English
The AL MAR studio
01 / 01
Creative Talksx Yuya María

An informal meet-up to practise English through conversations about art, design and architecture.

A space to share ideas, references and experiences, exchange points of view and gain confidence with the language in a relaxed atmosphere.

It is not an English class, but an invitation to talk and connect with other people through shared interests. You don't need perfect English, just the wish to talk.

DateWednesday 11.11
Time18–19 h
LanguageEnglish
Price10 € · 5 € deposit when booking
LevelAll levels
PlacesMaximum 8 people
14.11 · Ceramics / Jewellery x Trinidad Contreras The ring as a unique object, in stoneware.
10–17 h155 € · 55 € deposit
Workshop details · 14.11 · Ceramics / Jewellery
Stoneware ring on stone
01 / 08
Dark glazed stoneware ring
02 / 08
Stoneware ring with green glaze
03 / 08
Stoneware rings on papers
04 / 08
Series of stoneware rings on papers
05 / 08
Stoneware rings from the whole group
06 / 08
Faceted white stoneware ring
07 / 08
Rings on kiln shelves
08 / 08
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Rings workshop (01) Stonewarex Trinidad Contreras

The ring as a unique object. An intensive one-day workshop of high-fire ceramic jewellery to explore the ring as a small sculptural piece: different shapes, geometries and techniques.

We work on modelling and carving stoneware, colouring clay bodies and a selection of glazes, developing a small series of your own pieces.

In the morning we model; in the afternoon we finish the pieces and apply glazes. After firing, each participant takes their rings home.

DateSaturday 14.11
Time10 am–1 pm modelling · 2–5 pm finishing and glazes
PieceAt least four stoneware rings
Price155 € · 55 € deposit when booking, 100 € at the workshop
IncludesStoneware, coloured clays, glazes and firing
LevelAll levels
PlacesMaximum 8 people
19.11 · Tea x Sofía · @recolectando Japanese tea tasting from the Wazuka region.
18–20 h40 € · 20 € deposit
Workshop details · 19.11 · Tea
Bunch of fresh herbs
01 / 07
Countryside and river landscape
02 / 07
Rice fields and hills of Wazuka
03 / 07
Outdoor tea tasting among plantations
04 / 07
Rock and ferns in the forest
05 / 07
Tea plantation in Wazuka
06 / 07
Tea harvest at sunset
07 / 07
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Subtle and deepx Sofía · @recolectando

A tasting of Japanese tea from the Wazuka region. A journey through the artisanal, organic production of four kinds of tea, each paired with a pastry.

We will talk about the plant and how it is produced in the village, for anyone with no previous knowledge. Then we will taste and talk about the flavours and sensations each tea brings.

DateThursday 19.11
Time18–20 h (2 h)
Price40 € · 20 € deposit when booking
IncludesTasting of four teas with pastries and a small sample of tea to take home
LevelNo previous experience needed
PlacesMaximum 8 people
21.11 · Botanical x Carabassa Crafts Botanical pressing and composition.
11–14 h65 € · 25 € deposit
Workshop details · 21.11 · Botanical
Framed herbarium by Carabassa Crafts
01 / 03
Herbarium workshop at AL MAR
02 / 03
Work by Carabassa Crafts
03 / 03
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Botanical herbariumx Carabassa Crafts

A first introduction to botanical pressing, its materials, tools and preservation processes.

We compose with pre-pressed flowers to create a unique botanical piece in a 20 × 20 cm frame.

Each participant takes home their finished botanical piece.

DateSaturday 21.11
Time11–14 h · 3 h
Piece20 × 20 cm botanical frame
Price65 € · 25 € deposit when booking, 40 € at the workshop
IncludesAll materials
LevelNo previous experience needed
PlacesMaximum 8 people
21.11 · Ceramics x Cora Sabourin Design and build your own ceramic lamp.
16–19 h80 € · 40 € deposit
Workshop details · 21.11 · Ceramics
Mushroom-shaped ceramic lamp
01 / 03
Grey ceramic lamp with a bulb
02 / 03
Ceramic lamp on a shelf
03 / 03
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Light / Clayx Cora Sabourin

Designing and building ceramic lamps. A workshop to explore the relationship between material, form and light through modelling.

We work with volumes, textures and openings to design and build your own lamp, exploring how light passes through and transforms each piece.

We also learn to adapt the shapes to an electrical system, combining the craft process with the design of a functional object.

DateSaturday 21.11
Time16–19 h · 3 h
PieceA ceramic lamp
Price80 € · 40 € deposit when booking
LevelNo previous experience needed
PlacesMaximum 8 people
December
05.12 · Jewellery / Porcelain x Trinidad Contreras Sculpture, geometry and colour in porcelain.
10–17 h175 € · 75 € deposit
Workshop details · 05.12 · Jewellery / Porcelain
AL MAR boxes with a porcelain ring
01 / 05
Porcelain ring on a brick
02 / 05
Porcelain rings and box
03 / 05
Porcelain rings in a cardboard box
04 / 05
Porcelain rings on a brick
05 / 05
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Rings workshop (02) Porcelainx Trinidad Contreras

Sculpture, geometry and colour in ceramic jewellery.

An intensive workshop to explore the possibilities of Jade porcelain through geometry, colour and the construction of delicate, light and translucent pieces.

DateSaturday 05.12
Time10–17 h
Price175 € · 75 € deposit when booking, 100 € at the workshop
IncludesMaterials included
LevelWorkshop 01 is recommended first
PlacesMaximum 8 people
Date to be agreed · Botanical x Naif Studio Composition with seasonal flowers.
Time to be confirmedPrice to be confirmed
Workshop details · Botanical
Hands arranging pink chrysanthemums in a foliage composition
01 / 06
Heliconia and palm arrangement on beer crates in a Caracas street
02 / 06
Hand holding a bunch of white orchids
03 / 06
Detail of green carnations, blue thistles and amaranth
04 / 06
Burgundy calla lilies in a black ceramic vase on a white plinth
05 / 06
Naif Studio with a bunch of palm leaves on her shoulder
06 / 06
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Floral designx Naif Studio

A floral design workshop to compose with seasonal flowers and foliage: form, colour, volume and balance.

Each participant makes their own composition and takes it home.

DateTo be agreed
TimeTo be confirmed
PriceTo be confirmed
IncludesFlowers and materials
LevelNo previous experience needed
PlacesMaximum 8 people
Date to be agreed · Jewellery / Metal x Sebastián Make your own metal bands, as a pair.
Time to be confirmedPrice to be confirmed
Workshop details · Date to be agreed · Jewellery / Metal
Workshop table with oranges, candles and flowers
01 / 05
Participant filing a metal ring
02 / 05
Long table at the wedding band workshop at AL MAR
03 / 05
Participants working at the workshop table
04 / 05
Wedding band workshop with hanging flowers
05 / 05
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Wedding Bands workshopx Sebastián

A workshop to make your own metal bands, as a pair. An experience to share as a couple, with friends or family, around a long table at AL MAR.

We learn to measure, cut, solder, shape and polish each ring, to take home a pair of unique handmade pieces.

DateTo be agreed
TimeTo be confirmed
PieceTwo metal bands
PriceTo be confirmed
LevelNo previous experience needed
PlacesMaximum 8 people

Gift voucher

Give a workshop at AL MAR

Valid for 3 months and can be redeemed for any current workshop or activity at AL MAR, or for the shared studio. You choose the amount and we email it to you, ready to give.

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Upcoming workshops

We'll let you know when a new workshop opens

Want a tailor-made event?

We design a workshop or an experience for you and your people: couples, groups of friends, teams or celebrations. Ask us ↗︎

Want to run a workshop at AL MAR?

Tell us your idea and we'll get in touch. Send proposal ↗︎

We promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of projects through exhibitions, markets and events. Founded and directed by Juliana Ripani x FLOTA Creativa. Juliana Ripani and Katherina Perlongo curate Diálogos Materiales (Material Dialogues), an exhibition series that brings two artists from two cities together in one space.

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Material DialoguesAdd to calendar ↗︎
Exhibition—Barcelona—Berlin Carlota Simó (textile) · Silke Spitzer (jewellery) AL MAR, Poblenou—BCN 27—28.11 · 20 h
Textiles by Carlota Simó on a rock in the landscape
Carlota Simó · textile in the landscape
Jewellery by Silke Spitzer
Silke Spitzer · jewellery

Material Dialogues series · curated by Juliana Ripani & Katherina Perlongo

A dialogue between Barcelona and Berlin on material, landscape and making. Carlota Simó turns recycled fabrics, dyed with plants from her surroundings, into quilts that are textile sculptures. Silke Spitzer creates wearable sculptures from wood, horn and recycled plastic bottle caps. It is the first exhibition in the series.

ArchiveEvery activity leaves a record.

2026

09.10 · WorkshopNatural cosmeticsEva Morales
19.09 · MarketOpen Studio · Poblenou Festa MajorGuest artists: jewellery, ceramics, textiles, botany, painting
04.09 · WorkshopSkincare@evadnick.clean
16—17.05 · Open doorsTallers Oberts BCN · Hand modellingAL MAR x flota.creativa
09.05 · MarketOpen PoblenouAL MAR + Stamina
11—12.04 · ExhibitionWhat remains, the trace and what holdsNúria Parés · curated by Juliana Ripani

2025

01.11 · OpeningAL MAR at Marià Aguiló 67New studio-workshop in Poblenou
31.01 · OpeningAL MARCarrer del Doctor Trueta 236, Poblenou

contact

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Desks

Desk rental by the day, week or month. We'll arrange a visit to the studio.

Workshops and events

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Exhibitions

Exhibition proposals, curation and support.

Where

Marià Aguiló 67, 08005
Poblenou, Barcelona
@taller.almar

Where we are

Marià Aguiló 67
08005 Barcelona
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