EAOSD WORKSHOPS
diploma
A Path to Technical Excellence
Our diploma programs are 96-hour, in-person courses designed for truly hands-on learning. Immerse yourself in the crafts, refine your technique, and discover new creative possibilities guided by expert instructors.
These programs are designed for those who want to professionalize their craft as well as for those looking to strengthen their creative skills, launch personal projects, or explore new forms of expression.
At the School, quality is measured in detail, in process, and in the excellence that is built through consistent, conscious practice.
Our crafts
At the Santo Domingo School of Arts and Crafts, our training programs are organized by modality and craft. Whether you want to learn a trade, strengthen your practice, or explore new techniques in depth, our diploma programs are the ideal space to grow, experiment, and create with excellence.
Explore the available options and find the program that best fits your interests and schedule.
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![backpack leather hand made.]()
Leather Backpack
Dates: June 2nd to July 30th, 2026
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: North Campus – Calle 70A # 7-81Program Duration:
72 hours (18 in‑person sessions) + 24 hours of independent work
Total: 96 hoursTuition: $2,256,000 COP
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![Application of Natural Wood Finishes]()
Wood Finishing Techniques
Dates: June 2nd to July 30th, 2026
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: North Campus – Calle 70A # 7-81Program Duration:
72 hours (18 in‑person sessions) + 24 hours of independent work
Total: 96 hoursTuition: $2,412,000 COP
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![Embroidery on Denim Inspired by Japanese Sashiko]()
Geometric Embroidery for Garments
Dates: June 2nd to July 30th, 2026
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: North Campus – Calle 70A # 7-81Program Duration:
72 hours (18 in‑person sessions) + 24 hours of independent work
Total: 96 hoursTuition: $2,189,000 COP
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![Knitted Sweater Using Colorwork Techniques]()
Knitting, Patterns & Color
Dates: June 3rd to July 31st, 2026
Schedule: Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: North Campus – Calle 70A # 7-81Program Duration:
72 hours (18 in‑person sessions) + 24 hours of independent work
Total: 96 hoursTuition: $2,167,000 COP
Prerequisites:
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![Set of Three Cushion Covers Woven on Horizontal Loom and Kilim]()
Tapestry for Interior Design
Dates: June 2nd to July 30th, 2026
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: North Campus – Calle 70A # 7-81Program Duration:
72 hours (18 in‑person sessions) + 24 hours of independent work
Total: 96 hoursTuition: $2,245,000 COP
What makes this experience special?
Each diploma program connects you with hands-on learning through real workshop experience: tools, materials, techniques, mistakes, solutions, and the deep satisfaction of creating with your own hands. Here, technical learning becomes a way of thinking and a meaningful path for personal, productive, and creative development.
Requirements
In most of our Diploma Programs, no prior experience is required.
A strong commitment to detailed manual work and adherence to workshop safety guidelines.
Conscious excellence is more than a standard; it is an attitude toward the craft. It means understanding that every stroke, every joint, and every material decision impacts the user experience, the durability of an object, and the footprint we leave on our environment. This is why we train both beginners and experienced students to value attention to detail, respect the learning process, and develop the discipline that transforms skill into professional capability. Here, technical rigor is learned with the same dedication as the values that dignify well-crafted work.
A space for those seeking mastery, purpose, and community
Our community is made up of people who see craft as a form of expression, a path for productive growth, or a way to build purpose. In every workshop, beginners, those refining their technique, and those seeking to reconnect with making as a mindful practice all come together. This diversity allows us to create an ecosystem where the exchange of knowledge, mentorship, and technical guidance fuels individual growth. Here, every student becomes part of a living tradition that honors manual knowledge as an essential element of cultural heritage and a true driver of social transformation.
