Spray cans, street art, and real technique. I like that this class starts with a welcoming warm-up and quick exercises, then moves into making your own throwup 3D graffiti name. I also love the setting at Ocio Gallery, where you can see Colombian art before you ever touch the cans. One thing to consider, especially if you prefer a quiet adult vibe, is that the group can include other families and the wall time depends on what materials are available.

You get a guided, hands-on experience built for beginners or anyone who just wants to learn how aerosol paint really behaves. In two hours you’ll go from shaking cans and learning basic movements to painting a finished piece on a real wall space, with coaching along the way. With a cap of 10 people, it usually stays friendly and personal, even if the pace can feel tight once everyone is ready to spray.

What This Bogotá Graffiti Workshop Really Feels Like

This is not a watch-and-clap class. The goal is simple: invent a graffiti name and paint it in a throwup 3D style. You’ll start with planning, then you’ll head to the wall and translate your ideas into color, outline, and “pop” using spray cans.

The vibe is part art lesson, part performance. The instructor demonstrates with a can in the air, then coaches your body and hand motions so you can control the spray. There’s even a short stretch warm-up for your hands and body, which sounds small until you realize how much your wrist and arm have to work in short bursts.

If you’re looking for strict rules and perfect symmetry, this may not be your class. If you want technique with room to experiment, it fits well. And if you’re a complete beginner, you still get a path forward, starting with dots and lines before anyone expects a tag.

Entering Ocio Gallery, Where the Art Sets the Tone

Your workshop begins at Ocio Gallery on Cra. 5 #26b – 26 in Bogotá. It’s near public transportation, which matters in a city where traffic can be unpredictable. The meeting point is also more than a lobby stop. You’re encouraged to explore the space first, and it’s worth it.

The gallery is stocked with prints by a range of Colombian artists, and there’s also a clothing line you can browse. That matters because it frames graffiti as part of a broader street-art and contemporary art scene, not just random spray on concrete.

You’ll also see murals and pictures tied to the experience at a cultural house connected to the workshop setting. One review highlighted that even if you never took the graffiti portion, you could still have a strong gallery visit. That’s a good sign for value, because you’re not only paying for paint time. You’re paying for context.

The 2-Hour Flow: From Name Idea to 3D Throwup

The workshop runs about 2 hours. The structure is designed to keep beginners from feeling lost, while still giving people enough time to finish something they feel good about.

Here’s the typical flow you should expect:

1) Show-and-explain

The objective is laid out clearly: you’ll invent a graffiti name, then paint it in throwup 3D style. Materials are shown up front, including spray cans, graphic markers, nozzles, and thick paper. You’ll also be asked for consent before photos are taken, which is a respectful touch.

2) Warm-up

Before any spraying, you’ll do a stretch for your body and hands. It’s short, but it’s smart. Spray control uses small, repeatable arm motions. If your hands feel stiff, the learning curve gets harder.

3) Simple aerosol drills

The instructor walks you through basic exercises first. Expect movements like dots, lines, and spirals. This is where beginners often learn faster than they expect, because you can immediately see the difference between a steady hand and rushing.

4) Plan on paper

You’ll plan your project on thick paper, choosing how your name will look before you try to translate it to the wall. This helps you avoid the classic problem of staring at a wall and thinking, now what.

5) Pick colors and paint

After planning, you’ll choose colors and move to the wall space to build the throwup 3D tag. You’ll get coaching while you work, including how to shape the final tag so it pops.

What I like about this flow is that it creates momentum without skipping the basics. You’re not handed a can and told to figure it out. You get a ladder of steps, which is exactly what a beginner needs.

Learning Can Control the Way Real Spray Artists Do

The best part of this experience is how the instructor teaches aerosol technique without making it intimidating. The guidance you get is practical: can shaking, nozzle behavior, and how your distance and motion change the paint result.

One standout detail is that the teacher is Cali, who is known professionally as TET. His approach focuses on small corrections as you practice, not vague encouragement. In the early drills, you’re working on control before style, so your final tag has a stronger foundation.

You’ll also see the instructor model confidence. In the opening presentation, there’s a moment where he mimics a giant signature with a can in the air. That kind of demonstration helps your brain understand flow and scale, even if your first lines look messy.

If you’re new to spray paint, the biggest lesson is usually this: it’s not just art, it’s timing and pressure. You’ll feel the difference between smooth strokes and frantic ones fast. And because your name project is planned, you’re not spraying aimlessly.

Inventing Your Graffiti Name, Then Making It Pop in 3D

Your assignment is personal in a satisfying way: invent a graffiti name and render it in throwup 3D style. The “3D” part is what turns it from a simple tag into something that looks built, not just written.

You’ll start by laying out the idea on thick paper. This planning step is key for value. It prevents the common frustration where people spend their limited wall time guessing at proportions. Once your plan is ready, you choose colors and execute it.

Coaching plays a real role here. One review described how the instructor helped shape the finished tag so it really popped. That means he’s not just telling you to spray more. He’s helping adjust your outlines and structure so the lettering reads well.

Also, because the class includes graphic markers and nozzles, you’re not limited to one tool. Markers can help map ideas, and nozzle changes can affect the spray feel. Even if you’ve never done this before, you’re set up to experiment.

A realistic consideration: supplies can run tight

There’s one downside that’s worth knowing. One reviewer ran into an issue where some spray cans were empty or near-empty, which limited color choices. That can happen in any hands-on group class where materials are shared.

What to do with that information? Don’t plan this as a flawless color palette experience. Plan it as a learning experience. If your goal is mastering technique, you’ll likely still leave happy. If your goal is a perfect rainbow throwup, you might feel that frustration if your colors are limited.

Painting on Wall Space in a Courtyard Setting

The graffiti portion happens in a courtyard behind the gallery area, with walls covered in experiments and tags from past participants. That wall history matters because it signals this is a working space, not a one-time stage.

You’re given wall space, and you work on your own tag based on your paper plan. You’ll be coached as you go, and the instructor can help you correct shape and build as you spray.

This courtyard setup also keeps the workshop visually grounded. You see how others have tackled letters and 3D effects. For many people, that’s the fastest way to understand what “throwup 3D” looks like in real life.

One review also mentioned a participation mismatch due to mixing with families. The dads painted names quickly, while kids ran around. It was not the instructor’s fault, but it did change the feel of the session.

So if you’re the type who wants steady quiet focus, go in with flexibility. You can still have a great time, but be mentally prepared for a mix of energy.

Who This Workshop Is For (and Who Might Prefer Something Else)

This class is built for beginners or enthusiasts with no previous experience with spray paint. If you want structured guidance and a clear result in two hours, you’re in the right place.

It’s also a strong fit if you enjoy street art as culture, not just as aesthetics. The gallery and cultural house stop gives you a bridge into Colombian contemporary art and murals.

It’s also great for anyone who likes doing something physical and creative on vacation, where you end up with an example of your work right away.

That said, consider your preferences. If you want an adult-only studio vibe and zero distractions, group classes in open courtyard spaces can have some unpredictability.

Price and Value: What You’re Paying For at $58

At $58 per person, you’re paying for more than spray paint. You’re paying for materials, time, and coaching.

Included items cover the core of the activity:

• Spray cans
• Graphic markers
• Nozzles
• Thick paper
• Wall space
• A visit to a cultural house with murals and pictures of the experience

That means you do not need to bring supplies or figure out tool basics before you start. You’re also getting instruction from an artist, including planning help and coaching while you paint.

Not included items are straightforward: transportation, food, and tips. So the real cost is $58 plus whatever you spend getting there and handling meals on your own. The good news is that the meeting point is near public transportation, so you have options.

For me, the value comes from the combination of gallery context and hands-on technique. If the workshop were only paint time, $58 would still be reasonable in a major city, but it would feel more like a novelty. Here, you also get a cultural house visit and access to art you can actually look at.

Practical Tips for Getting a Good Result

You don’t need prior graffiti skills. But a few mindset choices can help you get more out of the class.

• Arrive ready to plan. The better your idea on paper, the smoother the wall part goes.
• Use the early drills seriously. Dots, lines, and spirals are not filler. They train the same muscle control you need for letters.
• Ask for small corrections. Coaching is most useful when you implement quick changes immediately.
• Expect limited color options as possible. If a can runs out, it happens. Focus on your structure and style, not a perfect palette.
• Don’t worry about being fast. The workshop is short, but the point is learning technique and finishing a tag.

Also, if you want photos, be aware consent is requested for taking pictures. That’s a reminder to communicate clearly if you’d rather not be photographed.

Should You Book This Graffiti Workshop in Bogotá?

Book it if you want a beginner-friendly way to learn aerosol technique and make a throwup 3D tag in a real wall setting. The $58 price makes sense because you get materials, wall space, guided planning, and a gallery-based cultural visit. I also like the fact that the instruction comes from an artist known professionally as TET, and the class is capped at a small group size of up to 10.

Skip it if you need a very quiet, adult-only art session with zero chance of families sharing the space. Also, if your main goal is building a highly detailed, color-accurate masterpiece, keep expectations flexible since supplies can be limited.

If you’re open to a fun, guided learning experience, this is one of those Bogotá activities that gives you both street-art culture and a skill you can actually feel in your hand.

FAQ

Where does the workshop meet?

It starts at Ocio Gallery, Cra. 5 #26b – 26, Bogotá, Colombia.

How long is the graffiti workshop?

The duration is about 2 hours.

Is the graffiti workshop good for beginners?

Yes. It is designed for beginners or enthusiasts with no previous experience with spray paint.

What’s included in the price?

You get spray cans, graphic markers, nozzles, thick paper, and wall space, plus a visit to a cultural house with murals and pictures related to the experience.

What is not included?

Transportation, food, and tips are not included.

How many people are in the group?

The workshop has a maximum of 10 travelers.

What is the cancellation window?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.