Barcelona Knits Festival and Gaudi-Inspired Workshops
Discover the remarkable city of Barcelona with our expert, Julie Dubreux, on this 6-day crafting holiday. Experience the historic and architectural delights of the city on an included guided tour, before spending a full day at Barcelona Knits. Here, many national and international brands gather in a unique space to showcase their handcrafted gifts and artisan products. You will also take part in a series of included workshops, where you will create a colourway accessory inspired by Gaudi’s legacy in Barcelona.
Your Tour Includes
- Return flights from London to Barcelona with 1 piece of checked luggage
- 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- Weekend entrance to Barcelona Knits
- 1 full and 1 half-day workshop with Julie, kit included
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
- Entrance fees and excursions
Julie Dubreux
Julie Dubreux is a French knitwear designer and knitting instructor. Her enthusiastic love for the knitting community translates into colourful collaborations with indie dyers from all around the world.
Her designs have been published in Pom Pom Quarterly, Laine Magazine and Knit Now UK, as well as in books such as I Knit Paris, My Favourite Things and Homecoming.
Julie is a very out-going, dynamic instructor. Her experience as a high-school teacher allows her to manage groups of knitters with different levels of ability so that no one feels left out, and everyone gets to learn something new.
Itinerary
Meet Julie and your Arena Travel Tour Manager at London Heathrow airport for your flight to Barcelona. Once in Barcelona, the rest of the day will be spent at leisure. Why not take a stroll into the city or relax at the hotel?
Includes Dinner
Today, we will enjoy the day exploring Barcelona with a local guide. Take in the scenic views, wander through famous streets and admire magnificent architecture. Capture one of Gaudi’s most famous masterpieces, Sagrada Familia, and one of Barcelona’s highlights, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, also known as Barcelona Cathedral.
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
Today, we will enjoy a full day at Barcelona Knits, where many national and international brands gather to showcase their unique and handmade products. Take your time browsing a selection of dyers, wool producers, small artisans, spinners and more.
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
This morning, we enjoy our first workshop with Julie at the hotel. This afternoon, you will have some free time – you can choose to head back to Barcelona Knits with our arranged transfer, or venture into the city to explore.
Includes Breakfast
Included Highlights
A full day of knitting is scheduled for today at the hotel with your Stitchtopia expert, Julie.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Check out of your hotel and head to Barcelona Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Includes Breakfast
The sixth edition of Barcelona Knits is being held on the 18th and 19th of November 2023 at the World Trade Center in Barcelona. There will be a number of knit and crochet workshops at the event, in English or Spanish. These will be announced the last week of June and tickets for the workshops will be on sale from the first week of July on the Barcelona Knits website.
Tour Notes: You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to get the most out of this holiday. On excursion days you will need to walk a short distance from the hotel/ship to the coach and you should be able to board the coach unaided. On arrival at the excursion destination, you should be able to alight the coach unaided and there may be a walk between the coach drop off point and the excursion venue. By their nature, walking tours, museum visits etc involve being on your feet for a significant amount of time. Whilst our excursions are taken at a leisurely pace, for the enjoyment of everyone in the group you should be able to keep up with your fellow travellers.
Knitting Holidays
Specially designed for knitters, this Stitchtopia knitting holiday is the ideal opportunity to meet like-minded knitters and indulge in your favourite hobby. Our talented knitting expert will be on hand throughout the holiday and host inspirational workshops with a beautifully designed project to get those needles clicking!
Accommodation
You still stay for five nights at the 4-star Hotel Evenia Rosselló