LIVE FROM COLOMBIA

Live From Colombia is a series of interactive classes with some of Colombia’s top chefs, professional baristas, sommeliers, fascinating historians and passionate art experts. This is a non-profit initiative to support our amazing partners who go above and beyond to make every client’s experience extra special. 

The funds collected will be used to support the Powerful Girls Project in Lo Amador neighborhood in Cartagena. Your contribution will help provide school materials, internet access and cover printing costs for vulnerable girls who don’t have the resources to continue studying remotely. This foundation also offers sexual education workshops to empower teenage girls, prevent early/unwanted pregnancies, and encourage them to continue studying and pursue careers. Also, hoping open the minds of these girls, and inspiring them to be more than what their society tells them they can be.

We are who we are thanks to our partners, and the only way to come back stronger is to come back together! 

Please share with friends, family and clients who would enjoy a bit of Colombia! This is an unbranded initiative. If the dates and times don’t work out, message us to organise a private session.

History Of Colonial Cartagena & Caribbean Coast

Fernando Rivera – Historian & Expert/Guide
Tuesday, March 16 • 11:30 AM New York / 4:30 PM London
$15 USD / Household

Discover 500 years worth of fascinating stories about the colonisation, conquests, military strategy and fortifications of Cartagena and Colombia’s Caribbean Coast. Have historian Fernando Rivera guide you through this journey with impeccable storytelling skills, honed over 15 years of specialising in the development of Colombia and Cartagena from pre-Hispanic times to the present day. Sit back with your favourite drink, and join Fernando as he takes you on a deep dive of what makes Cartagena ‘La Heroica’ so magical.

Brewing The Perfect Cup Of Coffee With Libertario

Felipe Pinzón – Manager of Libertario Café
Wednesday, March 17 • 11:30 AM New York / 4:30 PM London
$15 USD / Household

Step up your brewing skills with Libertario, coffee growers and roasters behind some of the most exquisite –and expensive– Colombian coffees. Learn what makes specialty coffee stand out from your average coffee bean, and how the origins, processing methods, varietals and environmental practices can influence the flavor and aromas of coffee. Learn the basic principles of coffee brewing and tasting, and get acquainted with Libertario’s rock star barista’s techniques. Top it off with a hands-on experience, learning to make the perfect cup of joe – Libertario style!

Colombian Cuisine With Alejandro Ramírez

Alejandro Ramírez – Chef & Owner at Pascal Restaurant
Monday, March 22
 • 11:30 AM New York / 4:30 PM London
$15 USD / Household

Learn professional cooking techniques alongside chef Alejandro Ramírez. With his ample knowledge of Caribbean cuisine and experience training with top chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Martin Berasategui, Alejandro is the perfect teacher to help you take basic ingredients and turn them into a fine dining experience. What’s on the menu? Ceviche and a delicious white fresh fish with chorizo and applesauce with braised leeks.

Dancing lessons
with esmeralda

Esmeralda Osorio – Dance instructor
Tuesday, March 23 • 11:30 AM New York / 4:30 PM London
$15 USD / Household

Break out your dancing shoes and cut a rug with Esmeralda, a wonderful teacher with experience in a wide range of local dance styles including Salsa, Cumbia and Champeta. Learn the essential steps and enjoy every song in this dynamic lesson, where your body will become another way to express yourself. Get ready to wow yourself and everyone else when you hit the dance floor!

Colombian Chocolate: From Bean To Bar

Oscar Marulanda – Professional sommelier
Wednesday, March 24 • 11:30 AM New York / 4:30 PM London
$15 USD / Household

Learn to recognise quality chocolate through taste, smell, sight and touch with the expert guidance of Oscar, a sommelier with 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry and in-depth studies of chocolate, wine, and coffee. Savour the difference between fine aroma cacao and a standard chocolate bar, while understanding Colombia’s chocolate production and how it compares to the rest of the world. Add a new layer of sophistication to this delicious treat!

Modern & Contemporary Art In Colombia

Angelina Guerrero – Art curator and managing director at Espacio KB
Thursday, March 25  • 11:30 AM New York / 4:30 PM London
$15 USD / Household

Explore the work and stories behind 90 years’ worth of art with Angelina Guerrero, managing director at Espacio KB and master of Museology and Cultural Heritage. Begin by understanding the role of women and modern art, then be guided through the transition of modern art into contemporary art for Colombian artists, and wrap up the session with an exploration of Doris Salcedo’s work about the Colombian peace agreement.

Would you like to participate? Register here!

Thank you for your interest and support! Please let us know which classes you would like to join and we will send you a PayPal link with the total amount of the classes you chose. If you would like to make an additional contribution, please let us know and this will be added to the total payment on the PayPal link. Upon confirmation, you will receive an email with a Zoom link and a list of ingredients and/or materials recommended for the class.

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