Over a hundred students have participated in the crafts and folklore workshops organised by the Culture Department of Telde, which concluded its 2026 edition this Friday at the Municipal Crafts Centre.
The Municipal Crafts Centre of Telde hosted the closing of the crafts and folklore courses this Friday, with the participation of more than a hundred students. The initiative, driven by the Culture Department through the Municipal School of Folklore and Gestel, reinforces Telde's position as the municipality with the largest educational offering in this field throughout Gran Canaria.
An offering that grows every year
The workshops included disciplines such as Almazuela, Hat Making, Crochet, Decorative Ceramics, Advanced Lace, Macramé, Leg Warmers, Beginner Lace, and Fabric Decoration. All of these are traditional techniques that are part of the cultural heritage of the Canary Islands and that, thanks to these courses, are passed on to new generations.
The closing event served to recognise the efforts of the students and the work of the teaching staff. The day unfolded in a satisfying atmosphere among the attendees, who have dedicated months to perfecting these artisanal trades.
The department is already working on the next edition, which will maintain a stable programme of workshops and activities throughout the year. The aim is to continue offering training and participation opportunities to the community, consolidating Telde as an insular reference in the teaching of crafts and folklore.
The students' commitment, key to success
The Councillor for Culture, Juan Martel, positively assessed the development of the courses:
Today we close a new edition of these workshops with the satisfaction of seeing how more than a hundred people have chosen to learn, share, and keep our traditions alive. Telde can be proud to have the largest offering of crafts and folklore courses in Gran Canaria.Martel added that the closing does not mean the end of the programme, but that the Culture Department will continue to develop new courses and activities so that crafts remain a tool for learning and preserving cultural heritage.
The councillor also thanked the dedication of the teaching staff and the involvement of the students, whose enthusiasm demonstrates that traditions remain alive. This commitment, according to Martel, encourages continued growth and the offering of new training opportunities.
An insular reference looking to the future
With this closure, the Telde City Council reaffirms its commitment to the protection and dissemination of the municipality's ethnographic heritage. The extensive educational offering has made the city a reference point for crafts and folklore in Gran Canaria, with a programme that will expand next year to bring popular traditions closer to new generations.
Residents of Telde interested in these workshops can consult the annual programme at the Municipal Crafts Centre or through the official channels of the City Council. Places usually fill up quickly, so it is recommended to keep an eye on the registration dates.
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