About this tour
Learn traditional palm-braid basketry from Zdenka, an organic farmer and botanist, in a mountain village on La Gomera. Over six hours, you'll craft a functional woven vessel whilst discovering how islanders work with the land, the island's ecological systems, and the heritage of rural craft-making. Includes materials, tools, and homemade Canarian food grown on the property.
Highlights
- Hand-weave a palm-braid basket you'll take home
- Work with an organic farmer and plant expert
- Learn about La Gomera's climate and traditional methods
- Eat homemade Canarian food from the farm
- Mountain village setting with working gardens
- Create something functional and recyclable
What to expect
You'll spend the morning and early afternoon in a green mountain village learning the fundamentals of basket weaving from palm-broom material. Zdenka will guide you through the braiding process step-by-step, explaining the properties of the plant and why this technique has sustained communities here for generations. Between weaving sessions, she'll share stories about her own shift toward sustainable farming and point out native plants and features of the landscape that define the island. You'll break for lunch featuring homemade Canarian dishes prepared from ingredients grown on site. The work is repetitive but meditative; expect your hands to do most of the learning.
Good to know
Basket weaving demands fine motor control and patience—children under 10 typically find it too fiddly. Wear clothes you don't mind soil on. Strollers and prams are welcome for infants; service animals are permitted. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, as the work involves sustained sitting and fine hand movements.
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