The idea for CASTANEA Crafts in Spain grew out of owner Brenda Killigrew's passion for Spain. Brenda, who already runs Inkberrow Design Centre, an education centre near Redditch, Worcestershire, renowned for its excellence in millinery, fashion, theatre costume, textiles and interior design, produces cutting-edge work with City & Guilds and Diploma students.

With CASTANEA, Brenda wanted to introduce a more informal and relaxed way of learning. Crafts in Spain does just this. Situated in the Murcia region, it is the ideal getaway to immerse yourself in your favourite craft, surrounded by sunny skies and like-minded people. For those who get bored on a typical beach-style holiday, or find that they have no one to go away with, special interest breaks such as this bridge the gap, enabling you to enjoy the weather, see a little of the area and forge new and often long-lasting friendships.

So whether it's multi-media textiles, stained glass or precious metal clay that takes your fancy, CASTANEA is the ideal holiday, suitable for singles or groups wishing to share their passion for crafting. With fantastic golfing near by, it is also the perfect solution for ladies whose husbands are golf enthusiasts!

Join us for a fabulous week in the Murcia region of Spain indulging in your favourite craft, surrounded by sunny skies and like minded people. We have two studios located in the village of Venta De Los Pinos, set in the luscious gardens, just 18 Kilometres, from the ancient city of Murcia. Accomodation is based at the Hotel Triana, San Pedro del Pinatar, all within easy access of Alicante airport. We have a variety of courses available from now right through to November 2011.

Textile holidays 2012

26 Feb - 3 Mar  Jennie Rayment  Foldy Rolly Patchwork Pazzazz - Pay Deposit

1 - 7 April        Ray Slater  Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists - Pay Deposit

15 - 21 April     Wendy Dolan  Inspired to Stitch - Architectural Textures - Pay Deposit

20 -26 May      Sheena Norquay  Little Landscapes - Pay Deposit

14 - 20 Oct      Pat Archibald   Oriental Inspirations -Pay Deposit

14 - 20 Oct      Kim Thittichai  Layered Textiles - A New Starting Point - Pay Deposit

18 - 24 Nov      Richard Box  Picture it in Collage and Stitch -Pay Deposit

For further information on courses and prices visit www.castaneacraftcourses.com