If this year you're looking for a Secret Santa gift that's original, fun and genuinely surprising, stop searching for gadgets. In 2025, what's really popular in Barcelona is creative experiences, and few are as memorable as painting under fluorescent UV light at Paint Barcelona, in the heart of El Born.
We see it every week at our studio:
someone walks in saying “I can't paint”… and leaves with a spectacular neon piece that glows in the dark. More than a gift, it's a memory you live.
What's more, the price is the same as a typical small Secret Santa gift: from €15 you get a complete, guided experience with all materials included.
👉 If you want to secure a place, book here:
https://paintbarcelona.com/en/reserva/
👉 Last-minute gift? The gift card is sent instantly:
https://paintbarcelona.com/en/tarjeta-regalo/
Why a creative experience works better than an object
It's memorable
UV mugs, fluorescent paintings or fans you paint yourself don't get forgotten or thrown away: they get used, they decorate… and they tell a story.
It's for everyone
You don't need any experience. We do free drawing and you can print your reference to trace it with light, guaranteeing a great result even for beginners.
It's a group experience
Many company teams come here to celebrate their Secret Santa by painting mugs with in-jokes, as well as couples who want “something different” and teenagers who need a screen-free plan.
It's surprisingly affordable
For less than a gadget nobody uses, you give creativity, fun and a unique memory.
What the experience at Paint Barcelona is like (step by step)
Total duration: 90–120 min
Includes: your base piece (ceramics, canvas or fan), UV paints, templates, printing for tracing, varnish, a drink and creative support
Ceramics ready in: 3 days (firing included)
- Welcome and choosing your piece
You can choose between ceramics, canvas or a fluorescent fan. - Mini technique demo
We show you UV effects, gradients, stencilling, lettering, splattering and quick tricks. - Free painting with creative support
You decide the design. We help you make it turn out the way you imagine.
If you want a guaranteed result, we print your design and you can trace it with light. - Final photo + drying
Under black light, your piece comes to life. It's the biggest WOW moment of the workshop. - Ceramics ready to collect in 3 days (if you paint plates, mugs or bowls).
👉 Book your session here: https://paintbarcelona.com/en/reserva/
Secret Santa ideas by type of person
🎨 For fearless creatives
- Neon plates with gradients
- Abstract paintings with UV splatter
- Fans with geometric patterns
😊 For beginners or the shy
- Mugs with an initial + a simple icon (star, heart, lightning bolt)
- Minimalist two-colour fans
- Bowls with UV smiley faces
🧑💼 For companies
- Mini neon logos
- Team in-jokes and catchphrases
- Numbered pieces for a draw at the end
🧑🎤 Teenagers
- Fluorescent emojis
- Pop culture characters
- TikTok-style phrases
❤️ Couples
- Matching “A/B” mugs
- Two complementary fans
- A shared canvas with a hidden UV message
Pro tip: think of 3 things before you sit down: colours, motif and a phrase.
Creativity flows better when the framework is clear.
Prices, duration and what's included
- Glow Ceramics → from €15
- Glow Fans → from €15
- Neon Canvases → €29
- Duration → 1 h 30 min – 2 h
- Everything included (materials, guidance, UV light, a drink, varnish and firing where applicable)
👉 Book here: https://paintbarcelona.com/en/reserva/
Gift card: the perfect Secret Santa solution (in 2 minutes)
If you've left it late (it happens a lot), the Paint Barcelona gift card will save the day:
- You receive it instantly, in digital format.
- You can choose the amount.
- It's valid for ceramics, canvas or a fluorescent fan.
- No fixed date: the recipient uses it whenever they like.
🎁 Get it here: https://paintbarcelona.com/en/tarjeta-regalo/
Where we are
📍 Paint Barcelona – El Born
Esparteria, 12 – Barcelona (very close to Santa Maria del Mar)
The perfect neighbourhood to combine the experience with tapas, shopping or a stroll around the historic centre.
Tips for choosing the right gift and personalising your piece
- A small palette (2–3 colours) → looks elegant and modern.
- Stencil = guaranteed success if you can't draw.
- UV signature → a short phrase (3–5 words) makes all the difference.
- Large group → choose a shared colour range for spectacular photos.
Looking for an even more daring idea?
As well as ceramics, canvas and fans, you can also enjoy the experience in a more festive way with fluorescent painting with music, a dark setting and UV light.
Ideal for birthdays, team building and groups.
👉 Book a group here: https://paintbarcelona.com/en/reserva/
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to paint?
No. We guide you through the whole process.
What's included in the price?
Your piece, tools, UV paint, a template, printing and a drink.
What if it's a last-minute gift?
You can buy the gift card and it's sent instantly.
When can I collect my ceramic piece?
In 3 days (we'll let you know).
Conclusion
If you're looking for a Secret Santa idea that's unique, fun, affordable and 100% Barcelona, Paint Barcelona is your plan. You come along, paint under UV light, laugh, switch off and take home a piece that glows in the dark.
✨ Give creativity. Give light. Give something that will be remembered.
👉 Book your experience: https://paintbarcelona.com/en/reserva/
👉 Instant gift card: https://paintbarcelona.com/en/tarjeta-regalo/