The workshops of 'Les nits del Castell' begin

Since last weekend and as every summer, artisans, painters, and caricaturists star in a new edition of 'Les nits del Castell', an initiative of the Department of Commerce that seeks to revitalize the historic center during the nights of the summer season and that includes craft workshops open to the public. These workshops are already underway, as verified yesterday by the mayor, Toni Pérez, and the Councilor for Commerce, Javier Jordá, who together with members of the Corporation and AICO visited 'Les Nits del Castell' yesterday.

These workshops will be held throughout July from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 p.m. and are taught by the artisans who have set up their stalls in the Castelar and La Senyoria squares. Each day the workshop will be run by one of the artisans.

In this edition of 'Les nits del Castell', which will last until September 15, 15 qualified artisans with a professional license participate with a stall selling sterling silver and precious stones jewelry, jewelry, cold porcelain ornaments, pendants, handmade soaps, beads or handmade toys, among others. To these are added three portrait artists, six caricaturists, a landscape painter, and a silhouette artist.

In addition, as a complement to this offer, as in previous years, Asmibe (Benidorm and Region Association of People with Disabilities) has set up a stall where creations made by its members such as fans, bookbinding, or leather goods can be purchased.

Craft workshops

3 July    Valentina Barahona Labrador: Threads, ropes, leather
4 July    Maite Muñoz: Soaps
5 July    Ana Jarandilla: Badges for children
6 July    J. Antonio Sanchez Cachineroi: Boulder ore
10 July    Giulia Genco: Rice grain
11 July     Esther Corrachano: Silver
12 July    Frank Tindaro: Turtles
13 July    Elisa Robledo Rivero: Sea crystals
17 July    Estela Sánchez: Shells
18 July    Mª  Valeria Mondino: Looms
19 July    Alessandra Gargaglione: Leather and steel
20 July    Polina Voitenko: Wire craft
24 July    Asmibe: Children's workshop
26 July    Esther Domínguez: Juggling, stones  
27 July    Sandra Fernández: Clay
28 July    Antonio Fernandez: Pottery