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Overview
Experience a new destination, meet locals and indulge in your creative side during this 1-week craft taster course, learning a new skill each day in beautiful cortijo, Andalucía. Have the perfect balance of experiencing a new culture and craft techniques with relaxation in an idyllic location. If you struggle to sit still on holiday, this will be perfect for you!
2025 Dates
19th – 26th April
3rd – 10th May Lace Making
17th – 24th May Special Silver Week
31st May – 7th June
6th – 13th September
20th – 27th September
4th – 11th October Special Silver Week
18th – 25th October
1st – 8th November
15th – 22nd November Special Raffia Week
You’ll be staying in the beautiful Cortijo Panes with your hosts, Kathryn and Karen. The Cortijo is set in 3.7 hectares of mountain and there are far reaching views and great walks to enjoy.
Accommodation:
Up to 6 guests can be accommodated on-site the property – all with private bathrooms. The property is surrounded by beautiful gardens of various cacti, vibrant flowers and palms.
Facilities include a beautiful craft room, superb swimming pool, hot tub, amazing views, patios and terraces, wifi throughout the property, well stocked bar and a comfortable lounge.
The Olive Cottage can accommodate 2 people – this accommodation is not located on-site but nearby.
Please see the accommodation section for further information.
Food:
Your stay at the Cortijo is on a full board basis, with meals served in the main house. Breakfast includes homemade granola, fresh baked bread, jamon, cheeses, seasonal fruit from our orchard, eggs from our hens and Kathryn’s homemade whisky marmalade. Depending on the day, lunch is served at the Cortijo under the pergola or at local restaurants. Home cooked evening meals, using locally sourced ingredients, are served with a pudding and Spanish wine or beer.
Workshops:
Each day you will try your hand at a new craft; soap making, PMC silver clay, wet on wet ink painting, silversmithing, mandala painting, cyanotype printing and mosaics. You can also learn how to make a traditional paella.
There will be one excursion to the local whitewashed town of Mojacar to shop, explore and enjoy the views. We will eat lunch in Mojacar Playa before returning to the Cortijo for the final evening together.
In between crafting there’s plenty of time to enjoy your surroundings with a beautiful swimming pool, hot tub and plenty of secluded spots to read a book, chat to your travel companions over a G&T or go for a walk in the countryside.
*From price is based on two people sharing the Cabin, Guest Room or Olive Cottage.
