Creative Holidays

In the wonderful atmosphere of a traditional Canarian house, located in the picturesque historic center of Ingenio, a small town in the southeast of Gran Canaria, I will teach you the basic concepts of weaving on a 4-shaft loom for 20 teaching hours distributed over 5 days.

The ancient art of weaving creates a wonderful flow between your hands and feet and, indeed, the whole of your body, anchoring you in the here and now. After planning your dream fabric together, we will select the most suitable natural fibers, and you will prepare the loom from scratch with my help. At the end of your journey, you will be able to hold in your hands the unique result of your working meditation, which you will be able to cherish for many years to come. You just need to let your imagination run wild, and I will help you make your dreams come true.

On my courses, my guests/students/clients produce scarves, shawls, home textiles, or even fabrics for sewing projects. The price of the course is €450, which includes all the materials. I do not offer accommodation, but I can happily recommend places to stay nearby.

During the one-to-one classes, a very personal connection usually develops between us, and we often find common interests outside the textile world.

I am German but, having lived in Gran Canaria for more than 25 years, I know the island like the back of my hand, and I will be happy to give you advice on local art events, culture, and excursions. There are buses to the island’s vibrant capital, Las Palmas, every 30 minutes, and many interesting museums and cultural events await you there. We can also go hiking in the nearby Guayadeque ravine together or cool off after work in the waters of the Atlantic.

I warmly invite you to join me in the wonderful world of weaving in an authentic Canarian environment away from the busy mass tourism areas of the island.

You can check for available dates on the calendar.