How to make an unforgettable Valentine’s Day gift
This year you will be able to surprise your partner with a creative gift for Valentine’s Day, even though your option are limited by the virus. Our team at HANDMADE® will help you out.

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Every year it’s more and more difficult to give a great gift to your partner. The old ways don’t work anymore. You can’t gift them chocolate and expect them to feel appreciated. What’s even worse, this pandemic made it harder for us to accomplish this goal. Some of us can’t leave the house. Others can’t leave their country. A romantic trip to a foreign place is no longer a convenient option. But don’t worry. We’ve got your back. You are in the right place at the right time.
In order to overcome all these limitations, our gift idea was designed so that you will:
❤️ share a special moment with your loved one
❤️ make them feel appreciated
❤️ enjoy yourselves from the comfort of your home
❤️ be remembered as a great partner
Here’s what we have prepared for you: Couple Tickets for The Espadrilles Experience
With these tickets, you will be able to tune in with your partner for an amazing online experience on Valentine’s Day. During the workshop, you will learn about culture and history, while designing a pair of custom-made iconic Spanish shoes (each) of your own liking. If your partner is a curious type who likes to learn and have fun, then this gift is a perfect match.
What makes The Espadrilles Experience great?
Our experience is not only about getting together online with people from all around world, having fun and learning about a different culture. It’s by far the best experience of all, as it includes a pair of shoes! Can’t beat that! Here you will design the espadrilles of your dreams, we will make them LIVE and then ship them to you, all included! It is the only experience where you receive your creation at home. Without having to pay an extra fee.
The online workshop was born by combining the new concept (online experience) with the old one (physical product). At the end of the day, you are going to receive a pair of shoes designed by you. A pair of shoes you know everything about: how it started as a workers’ shoe and ended up being an international fashion statement.
About Us
Hello!
This is Luis and Kathe, the founders and artisans of HANDMADE® BARCELONA!
We have been making shoes for many years, in our local family-owned factories. HANDMADE® is an ethical brand from Cataluña, Spain, selling traditional shoes made by hand.
The Espadrilles Experience is something that we are proud of. We teach people all around the world everything they need to know about Espadrilles.
Thanks to many great reviews, Airbnb ranked the experience as one of the Top 10% Experiences Worldwide.
The Experience will bring you to our workshop in Barcelona and it includes a pair of shoes shipped to your home.
You will learn how to design the espadrilles of your dreams and we will make them and then ship them to you, all included!
We will meet virtually at our artisanal workshop in Barcelona, in a very unique and special place, where you will feel surrounded by finished espadrilles and their parts.
First, we will introduce you to the story of these beautiful shoes and the materials needed for their construction. You will learn about this old tradition, and how this shoe passed from being built by and for humble people, to be one of the most trendy styles of shoes nowadays.
Then, every guest will choose the color and size of the base, the ribbons, the threads, and the type of stitching. Once ready, we will stitch LIVE your own traditional espadrilles, following your instructions. Once finished, we will teach you the different ways to lace them up and use them.
Finally, and very important, we will ship your creation to your home with free worldwide FedEx shipping. Your will get the pair at your home, all included, no extra cost.
Proven to be an amazing team building experience for companies too, as during the workshop we will challenge the team. A perfect gift as well, including the custom-made pair of shoes.
A unique gift, your partner will appreciate
Why is this gift more unique than any other?
You and your partner will spend an amazing time together during the workshop. You will share lots of laughs while designing your own pairs of Espadrilles. And the best part: when everything is done, you will receive the shoes at your doorstep, for free!
Enjoy from anywhere on the world
All you need in order to participate is a stable interenet connection and a phone/personal computer. You don’t have to leave your home. You can enjoy your day together from the comfort of your living room.
Disclosure: If you are not a resident of Earth, we can’t guarantee a stable internet connection.
You choose everything
There are several things you need to decide upon: the color, the base, the ribbons and the stitching style.
Free Worldwide Shipping
We ship the Espadrilles to your door for free. Within only 72 hours. No matter where you live.
Sustainable materials
The materials we work with are eco-friendly and sustainable. We use locally-sourced materials.
Anytime, anywhere
You get to enjoy it in your living room’s comfort. At any given time next year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Espadrille?
The Espadrilles are the most iconic shoes from Spain. They originally used to have a canvas or cotton fabric upper and a flexible sole made of esparto rope. Today, we use a layer of rubber on the outsole, for greater durability.
How much is the normal price?
The normal price of the experience, with a pair of heel Espadrilles included, is €114. In the case of a flat pair of Espadrilles, the price is €95. So the two together cost around €210, which you can get now with only €150.
What equipment do I need in order to participate?
You only need a device and a stable internet connection in order to connect to the online experience. The device can be anything from a personal computer to a smartphone.
When will this experience take place?
The Valentine’s Day experience will take place during the 14th of February 2021. There will be 3 sessions in total. At 3:00, 5:00 and 7:oo PM EST.
How much does an experience like this last?
The duration of the experience is around 90 minutes.
Valentine's Couple Workshop Ticket
14.02.2021- 2 seast at The Espadrilles Experience on 14.02.2021
- 2 pairs of custom-made Espadrilles included (1 flat + 1 heel, or 2 flats)
- More than 92 000+ combinations to choose from
- Free international express shipping
- Participate from the comfort of your living room
- Special experience hosted by the founders
This offer is limited to 80 tickets, as this is our maximum capacity for a day. There will be only 3 sessions in total. At 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 PM EST. Hurry up and grab a ticket before they sell out!
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