Mantón Workshop with Cristina San Gregorio

The next Flamenco term at Battersea Spanish will start in September 2025. Leading up that that, throughout the summer, we are offering a range of stand-alone Flamenco Workshops, for students both old and new.

These Workshops can all be booked individually, and offer our community the chance to explore the wider world of Flamenco, including the celebrated accessories of traditional Flamenco such as Abanico (fan), Mantón (Shawl) and Bastón (Stick). Delivered by our 2 resident teacher/performers, Juan Carlos Otero and Lourdes Fernandez, or special guest teachers, these Masterclasses are open to all.

Combined with some spectacular weekend Flamenco performances from international artists, this summer Battersea Spanish definitely has something for every Flamenco enthusiast!

Sun 10th Aug - Workshop : Mantón (flamenco shawl) Workshop with Cristina San Gregorio

The mantón de Manila first appeared in flamenco performances in the historic cafés cantantes – precursors to today’s tablaos. Legendary flamencas like La Macarrona, Pastora Imperio, and Matilde Coral helped shape its presence in the art form.

The mantón becomes an extension of the dancer’s body—its weight, swing, and texture adding drama and elegance. From swirling it like a cape to tracing slow arcs in the air, it brings each choreography to life.

Full Summer Schedule :

Sunday 6h July - 3-5pm - Tangos Workshop with Magdalena Mannion

Sunday 6th july - Evening Show with Magdalena Mannion and Friends

Wed 9th July - 6.30-8.30pm - Flamenco Workshop for Complete Beginners with Carlos

Sat 12th July - Evening Show - Tangole with Leo Power and Friends

Wed 23rd July - 6.30-8.30pm - Abanico (flamenco fan) Workshop with Lourdes

Sat 2nd Aug - 3.45 to 5.15pm - 4th Sevillana Workshop, with Carlos

Sat 9th Aug - Evening show - with Cristina San Gregorio and Friends

Sun 10th Aug - 10am to 12.00 - Mantón (flamenco shawl) Workshop with Cristina San Gregorio

Sat 23rd Aug - 12.00-2pm - Bastón (flamenco stick) Workshop with Carlos

Wed 27th Aug - 6.30-8.30 - Flamenco Workshop for Complete Beginners with Carlos

Tues 2nd Sept - 6.30-8.30 - Bulerias Workshop with Carlos

Sat 6th Sept - 12.00-2pm - Bulerias or Sevillanas Workshop with Lourdes

Our on-site Latin tapas bar, La Bodega, will be open for the workshops and performances, serving Spanish and South American drinks and homemade tapas - please email us to reserve a table to eat.

Our Flamenco masterclasses are ticketless events - we have a guestlist! We do not send physical or digital tickets for these events, so once you have booked you will receive a payment confirmation only. Once you arrive for the event, please approach the bar to let us know of your arrival.

Please note :

Once you have registered, we are unable to offer refunds for non-participation or non-attendance, for any reason. However, we require 6 confirmed registrations to launch each masterclass. Therefore, if we do not reach this minimum number shortly before the scheduled start date, the class will either be postponed (by up to two weeks), or will be cancelled (with a full refund offered). If another masterclass is running at the same level but a different time, this will be offered to you.