Location: San Miguel de Allende
Top Things to do in San Miguel de Allende
Top Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende
10 Lessons & Workshops in San Miguel de Allende That You Shouldn't Miss
High in the cool hills, this colonial gem of cobblestone streets and picturesque churches inspires artists with its color, character and light. Baroque, neoclassical and neogothic mix in the city's buildings, notably at the pink stone 18th-century church on the Plaza Principal. Founded in 1542, the city is a mix of Hispanic and Mesoamerican influences.
Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende
1. Arte Textil Nelly Lorenzo
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Textile art gallery by Nelly Lorenzo, find unique pieces made with a mix of traditional techniques and contemporary concepts - The gallery also Offers off-loom weaving private workshops by the artist
2. Ritmo y Sabor Salsa & Tango Lessons
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Storyteller82991 - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Fernando Luna is a most excellent dance teacher and I’ve studied with quite a few over the years. I highly recommend him to beginners and advanced students. His wonderful friendly personality, fluent English (when I miss something in Spanish), amazing skill and talent as a teacher as well as being an impeccable dancer (tango, salsa, merengue, son cubano , bachata, you name it!) are all combined to create a very fun learning experience. Fernando is so supportive and patient as I learn. I really could not ask for more. I look forward to every lesson with great joy.
3. Barro.Co
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
We offer clay sculpture classes, by the week or by the month, in our beautiful, fully-equipped ceramics studio, within walking distance of downtown San Miguel de Allende. We also sell a high quality sculpting clay and offer a kiln firing service.
Reviewed By Blackdog918 - Minneapolis, United States
Wonderful experience and space - I go every time I am in SMA Well equipped studio - helpful, experienced, friendly, and patient staff LOVE it
4. Galeria San Francisco
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5.0 based on 150 reviews
Galeria San Francisco has permanently moved to the Fabrica Aurora, a well known tourist destination for art and design. The gallery, has recently expanded and offers an extensive selection of art classes in acrylic painting, encaustic, cold wax, collage and mixed media, and drawing throughout the year for teens and adults. Please email the gallery for more information about classes. All of the artists represented in the gallery live and work in San Miguel.
Reviewed By kathkenn
Jane Dill is a terrific art teacher with infectious enthusiasm for her craft and her students. In her two day workshop, Mixed Media snd Photography, i learned many new and useful tools for making (abstract) art. Her method of printing and integrating photographs into a painting is brilliant and life changing! I would highly recommend her workshop for beginners as well as experienced artists.
5. San Miguel Tai Chi
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Lydia Wong's Mastery School of Tai Chi and Eastern Arts encompasses several ancient chinese anti aging methods for students of all ages. Experience Lydia's unique teaching style to enjoy the smoothness and joy of tai chi for calm & deep grounding to improve sleep, health, & well being. Tai Chi Beginners Course held on Tuesday and Thursday at Lydia's Studio from 2:45pm -4:00pm. Silent meditation starts at 2:45pm. Please email Lydia for pre registration and directions to the studio. AM Tai Chi Fitness with Lydia on monday, wednesday and friday at 9:30am. All welcome, This musically guided practice designed by Tai Chi Qi Gong Master Lydia Wong is a total Yin Yang workout starting with a gentle and fun Qi Aerobics for improving brain body connection and heart health, followed by tai chi moving meditation. Zoom Online Qigong with Lydia are held on monday and friday at 5pm - 6pm (mexico city time), all welcome to reset mind body harmony.Please visit the website for location details.
Reviewed By rockpaperscissor
Reviews often talk about how wonderful an instructor is. Lydia is fabulous. She’s inspiring, funny, encouraging and patient. However, the reason I continue the zoom classes and look forward to every single one is how terrific I feel because of her masterful teaching. Lydia’s Radiant Qi Mind Body Classes truly have been life-changing for me. I’m happier. My energy is radiant – just as she describes. I have more patience. I laugh more. I am more active. My friends notice the change. What more could a person want? Work with her. Trust her. You’ll be happy to have the chance.
6. Van Doren Metal Art Workshop
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5.0 based on 268 reviews
Learn How To & Create Your Own Metal Art! Our Creative and Empowering two-day workshops are open to participants of All experience levels. You will learn the most important metal work techniques and processes, including MIG WELDING, SPOT WELDING, PLASMA CUTTING, BENDING SHEARING, GRINDING, PRESSING, RUSTING, FINISHES & MORE!! You will leave with a work of art! Beginners welcomed & encouraged!
Reviewed By Dreamer622263
This was one of the most fun classes I’ve taken! Both Lane and Alex were so helpful and encouraging as we learned how to use the equipment, form ideas, and create! The class was small, lots of individual attention, great lunch in a beautiful setting! I love the piece they helped me create-sent photos to my kids-they are so impressed with their mom and grandma!
7. La Pina Azul Escuela de Cocina
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Thank you for your interest in my cooking classes! I am an international chef, cooking instructor and have studied regional Mexican cuisine for over 25 years. For the past ten years I have been a full-time resident of San Miguel de Allende. In this picturesque and historic colonial town in the mountains of central Mexico I offer visitors the complete San Miguel de Allende Culinary Experience at "La Piña Azul Escuela de Cocina". My teachers range from many Mexican cooks to Diana Kennedy and Rick Bayless, both recipients of the Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca (the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle). In addition, I had the great honor of collaborating for eight years with Rick Bayless in Chicago, Illinois, which included recipe testing for three of his award-winning cookbooks. The highly informative, culturally and historically rich and fun cooking classes range from basic home cooking to mastering the fine art of making moles. Your class can include visits to local markets, vineyards, artisanal food producers and organic farms. There will be some hands on activities but mostly it will be demonstration. The cost of the class includes the full lunch, traditional Mexican non-alcoholic beverages and a recipe booklet. You are welcome to bring your own wine or beer. Classes usually start at 10 am and are 2-3 hours which includes lunch from the foods prepared in class. Let me know if there is anything in particular that you are interested in learning. Also, if you have any food allergies. Classes are scheduled by appointment to accommodate your travel plans.
Reviewed By eastcoastgirls2 - Indianapolis, United States
Kirsten West is an amazing cook and teacher that blends indigenous ingredients with Mexican foods and makes it look easy. I was fortunate to attend her over 4 hour class and eat some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. Kirsten, from Bavaria, has lived in Mexico for over 25 years and understands the local cuisine. We made corn tortilla stuffed with mushrooms, cheese and a local herb—so delicious. I learned how to peel ancho chilies and stuf them with an amazing salsa/potato mixture. The best part is I have recipes to take home. Taking a cooking class from Kirsten was a highlight on my month stay in San Miguel—she makes cooking look easy and taste delicious.
8. La Calavera Andante
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
La Calavera Andante is a Mexican Folk Art Workshop and Gallery where you can find innovative paper-maché (Cartonería) folk art and mechanical cardboard toys created by the national winners of Folk Art Elisa Ayala and Josué Castro who recently gets the Great Masters of Folk Art National Award. If you like to try your artistic talent join our workshops to create or paint your own Cartonería piece, please send us an email for more information.
Reviewed By J5083WJteresas
This is an amazing experience!!! Elisa is a teacher and artist. She is patient and provides excellent instruction. She is passionate about her art and her husbands art and a joy to be around. I loved this experience and consider it one of the highlights of our trip!!! Will definitely go back when I return to San Miguel. Also, there is a gallery consisting of art she and her husband have made. Try it you will love it! Teresa Shanahan
9. Chef David Jahnke Cooking Classes Lab
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5.0 based on 221 reviews
Please try & joy my cooking classes, I am international certified as: 1. Professional Cook by the Government of Germany 2. Chef Educator by World Association of Chefs (WACS) 3. Graduated with University title for licensed degree in Gastronomy, certified by the Secretary of Education, Mexico 4. Maitre Cusinier by the culinary association of France
Reviewed By sdsteiner49
David's cooking class was recommended to us by friends who had participated in prior years. They raved about the experience, so, being low-key domestic cooks, we ventured forth by contacting David. He wrote back immediately with no less than 200 recipes from which we were to choose four as the subjects of our class with him. We met David at the open food market in SMA, where David lead us on an eye-opening and incredibly informative shopping tour for native vegetables, cheeses, herbs and spices for our meals. Hopped in a taxi with our goods and headed for David's home where we met his lovely wife, Amy. David immediately got to work leading us through how to prepare the four recipes that we had chosen. He explained every step and embellished every culinary detail with cultural, historical, social, and gastronomic insight. We got way more than what we expected from David's "cooking class." More like a comprehensive adventure of the senses..
10. Granja Las Animas
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Ranch offers horseback riding lessons and trail rides for all ages and abilities. We have healthy well trained and behaved horses and a knowledgeable staff to make your experience unforgettable. Lessons are 1 hour plus time for saddling the horses. You can either help with this or we do it for you. We look forward to seeing you!
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