Spanish as a Fine Art

What if learning Spanish felt less like homework and more like stepping into an art studio?

Spanish as a Fine Art is a six-month immersive program for adults who want to learn Spanish the creative way. Developed by my husband Ariel, an applied linguist, and Vanessa Balbo, a renowned Panamanian artist, this program teaches the fundamentals of Spanish and art at the same time.

You won’t just memorize vocabulary - you’ll draw it, paint it, label it, discuss it, and bring it to life.

What you’ll learn:

• Core Spanish grammar and vocabulary, taught intuitively and visually
  
• Listening and speaking skills through guided artistic practice
  
• Cultural context through art history, studio conversation, and critique
  
• How to think in Spanish, not translate into it

How it works:

• 6-month guided program designed specifically for adult learners
  
• The cost is $250.00 a month
  
• Choose to attend in person at Vanessa’s studio in El Cangrejo or live online via Zoom
  
• Each student uses a customized sketchbook/textbook designed for the course
  
• Simple, affordable art materials required (nothing fancy)

Perfect for you if…

• You’ve tried learning Spanish before and it didn’t stick
  
• You’re visual, creative, or curious by nature
  
• You want a slower, deeper, more enjoyable learning experience
  
• You believe learning should be beautiful and practical

By the end of the program, you won’t just speak Spanish, you’ll have a personal, artistic record of your learning journey, filled with images, notes, and expressions that actually mean something to you.