Build Your Own Spanish Guitar and take it home fully finished! A Truly Unique Experience
Are you passionate about guitars and eager to build one from scratch? Solera Artisans School offers a unique, unforgettable experience, where you will start and finish your own flamenco guitar and join a community of enthusiasts.
An Intensive 12-Day Spanish Guitar Building Course with Master Luthiers
In 2025, Solera Artisans School will host two editions of its renowned intensive Spanish guitar building course, each lasting 12 days. During this course, participants will learn from internationally acclaimed master luthiers, using top-quality woods and tools. In addition to these intensive summer courses, we offer two other options throughout the year with Master Alejandro González: a 9-month course lasting 160 hours, held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and an individual intensive course (160 hours over 20 days) with two options: all-inclusive (accommodation and meals) or training only without meals or accommodation.
First Edition: June 25th to July 6th, with Master Juan Antonio Barba.
Second Edition: August 25th to September 5th, with Master Francisco Sánchez.
Both editions include a full-day Masterclass of French polish varnishing, also taught by Juan Antonio Barba.
Confirmed courses for this 2025
Master Courses
Master course with Juan Antonio Barba: Guitar construction and varnishing masterclass
From June 25th to July 6th
4500€
Master course with Francisco Sánchez and varnishing masterclass by Juan Antonio Barba
From August 25th to September 5th
4500€
Both courses include a full-day Masterclass of French polish varnishing. Taught by Juan Antonio Barba
Comprehensive Training Programs
Comprehensive course with Alejandro González
9 months of training
From march to december
Enrollment Fee €800 – Monthly Fee €400
Intensive individual course with Alejandro González in 20 days
You choose the dates that suit you best (subject to the professor’s availability). This intensive course is designed to offer you a unique, personalized, and exclusive experience, allowing you to advance efficiently and acquire knowledge from one of the leading figures in lutherie.
4500€
June 2025 with
Juan Antonio Barba
4500€
We’re now accepting resgistrations for our next course
What’s Included in the Spanish Guitar Building Course?
– A 12-day intensive course (84 hours including analysis and concerts) in guitar construction under the guidance of a master luthier: Juan Antonio Barba (June edition) or Francisco Sánchez (August edition), with additional support from two skilled artisans, Alejandro González and Joaquín Hernández Casola, the latter also serving as an English-speaking translator. A translator with extensive craftsmanship knowledge ensures that all students receive excellent service and enjoy the experience to the fullest! –
– A full-day Masterclass of French polish varnishing, taught by Juan Antonio Barba in both editions. –
– Lectures and analysis of the exclusive Solera Flamenca private collection, offering students an in-depth understanding of the history and construction of these instruments. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to play each one, gaining firsthand insight into the key factors of their construction and acoustics. You’ll have the chance to study iconic guitars from makers like Marcelo Barbero, Hermanos Conde, Manuel Reyes, Gerundino Fernández, Francisco Barba, Miguel Rodríguez, José Ramírez and Lester Devoe. –
– A folder with the 18 guitars from the Solera Flamenca private collection, including full-scale fold-out plans of each guitar. –
– Exclusive concerts at the Solera Flamenca Salon every two days, featuring maestros José Andrés Cortés, Juan Antonio Moya, Toni Abellán and Ángela Zarzuela playing the guitars from the private collection, showcasing their unique sounds and tones. –
– Individual kit of first quality woods (Cypress and Spruce) and tools for building your own guitar during the course (for other wood combinations, please contact us). –
– Each student gets their own fully equipped workbench, complete with all the tools, templates, and fixtures needed to build their guitar independently. –
– Support manual and USB drive with explanatory videos of the various guitar construction processes. –
– Guarantee of your finished guitar: Take home your fully completed guitar, ready to be varnished. Thanks to the expert supervision and error correction by the masters, we guarantee it will be a first-class instrument, with the setup and comfort of a professional guitar, and a balanced sound with excellent acoustic projection. –
– Lunch with the maestros and fellow students at a nearby restaurant (transport included). –
– Daily lunches at top-notch regional restaurants featuring traditional Spanish cuisine. he maestros and fellow students at a nearby restaurant (transport included)-
– Two hours of free time each day with opportunities to relax, use the pool, tennis court, and pétanque court at the Solera Flamenca Village facilities. –
– Transport from the airport or train station to the accommodation selected by the student upon arrival in Barcelona.
– Transport from the hostal to the course facilities and vice versa for the whole course, as long as the accommodation is located in the town of Monistrol de Montserrat (Hostal Guilleumesrecommended) or Terrassa (Hostal Roc Vallés). –
– FINAL CONCERT on the last day with the students’ guitars! –
ALL OF THIS FOR A PRICE OF 4,500€ !!
June 2025 with
Juan Antonio Barba
4500€
We’re now accepting resgistrations for our next course
Join a Community Dedicated to Craftsmanship Excellence
Enrolling in this Spanish guitar building course means more than just learning to build a guitar under the guidance of master artisans; it’s about becoming part of a vibrant, passionate community. With only eleven spots available per course, you’ll have the opportunity to connect deeply with other guitar enthusiasts, share knowledge and experiences, and build lasting friendships.
A Unique Opportunity for Guitar Lovers
This course offers not just a top-tier educational experience but also a full immersion into the culture and craft of Spanish guitar making. From selecting the finest woods to applying the final French polish, every aspect of the course is designed to help you develop exceptional skills under the guidance of the best master luthiers.
For more information or to register, contact Carlos, Director of Solera Flamenca, through the form below.
If you have any questions about our Spanish guitar building course, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Carlos García is the co-director of the Solera Artisans School and co-founder of Solera Flamenca. Some of the best guitars in history have passed through his hands. His career makes him a reference in the world of Spanish guitars. Just fill out the form and send us your messages. You can also make an appointment with Carlos, who can explain in detail how the All Inclusive proposal for the course works.
Take a look at the guitars that will be on show at the next edition of the Spanish Guitar Building Course
In each edition we present some of the guitars from the private collection of Solera Flamenca. Santos Hernandes, Marcelo Barberlo, Jose Ramirez, Hermanos Conde… These are just some of the guitars that you can hear in concert, play and analyze with the masters.
Getting to Know Alejandro González: The Luthier of Mataró at Solera Artisans School At Solera Artisans School, we feel privileged […]
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