Santa Cruz is getting a head start on Christmas with a series of free craft workshops taking place in four locations across the Anaga district.
The sessions begin on Monday, 9 November, and run until Friday, 4 December. Residents will be able to make their own Christmas decorations and enjoy a few hours of creative activity at local social centres and neighbourhood associations.
There’s no need to register in advance, although places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. So if you fancy joining in, it’s best to turn up on time.
Christmas workshops: dates, times and locations
The programme is spread across four communities, with each session lasting two hours.
Casas de la Cumbre
- Dates: 9, 16, 23 and 30 November.
- Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
- Venue: Casas de la Cumbre Social Centre, next to the El Til Neighbourhood Association.
Igueste de Anaga
- Dates: 10, 17 and 24 November, and 1 December.
- Time: 5pm to 7pm.
- Venue: San Pedro Senior Citizens Association.
Almáciga
- Dates: 12, 19 and 26 November, and 3 December.
- Time: 5pm to 7pm.
- Venue: Almáciga Social Centre, next to the Nuestra Señora de Begoña Neighbourhood Association.
María Jiménez
- Dates: 13, 20 and 27 November, and 4 December.
- Time: 5pm to 7pm.
- Venue: María Jiménez Social Centre, alongside the Virgen de Candelaria Dos Barrancos Senior Citizens Association.
The first workshop takes place in Casas de la Cumbre on Monday, with the other locations joining in during the week.
How to take part
All the workshops are completely free and there’s no booking or advance registration required.
Simply turn up at the relevant centre during the scheduled session. Participants will be able to create different Christmas decorations and take part in the activities alongside other local residents.
Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez said the initiative is part of the council’s efforts to bring activities closer to people living in the Anaga district and encourage community participation.
Gladis de León, councillor responsible for Anaga, has outlined the programme, which finishes with the final session in María Jiménez on 4 December.
A nice excuse to get creative, meet a few neighbours and perhaps make something a little more personal for the Christmas decorations this year.