The most important handicrafts event of the year: Lan Arte Alicante fest is organised at Institución Ferial Alicantina, nearby the airport. This fair unites over 50 exhibitors and numerous workshops hosted by top designers.

 

LAN ARTE ALICANTE FEST 2026

When: 11-13/09/2026
Opening times: FRI 16-20:00, SAT 10-20:00, SUN 10-14:00
Where: IFA (Institución Ferial Alicantina), 5 min from the airport
Tickets: FRI 6€, SAT whole day 10€ or evening 6€ (valid between 16-20:00), SUN 5€. Children under 10 yo enter for free. Find the tickets here. (Prices when purchased online, as prices are higher when bought at the entrance)
https://lanartealicantefest.com

OVER 50 EXHIBITORS

At this fest, a wide variety of producers, yarn dyers, and handicraft resellers. Along with yarns, you can find plenty of other supplies, literature, and other craft-related products. The exhibitors are showcasing their product selection, and you can meet and discuss with them as well as receive professional tips regarding yarns and techniques.

FASCINATING WORKSHOPS

Every day of the fest, there are a variety of workshops hosted by experienced top designers. Here are a few interesting examples. Find the detailed schedule and all workshops from the fest’s online site.

Susimiu: Join As You Go -workshop

Friday 11/09 between 17:00-19:30
Collaboration with: yarn producer Rubí
Technique: crochet
Difficulty: intermediate
Price: 68€

This workshop teaches the Join As You Go -technique, a crochet technique, with which you can connect patterns during the crocheting process. It allows you to achieve a professional finishing touch and perfectly flowing structure without any cuts or seam allowances.

 

Oh Mami! Crochet: Jackets and raglan sleeves

Friday 11/09 between 17:00-19:30
Collaboration with: Rosarios4
Technique: crochet
Difficulty: intermediate
Price: 68€

In this workshop, you will learn to crochet a simple and custom-made jacket of your size.

 

Marta Bluü: Unique intarsia scarves

Saturday between 10:00-12:30
Collaboration with: Rubí
Technique: Crochet
Difficulty: intermediate
Price: 68€

Learn the intarsia technique in a simple manner. This workshop offers the opportunity to learn the secrets of using a colour wheel when creating your colour combinations. The price of the course includes an e-book with step-by-step introductions for the Croma pattern, in addition to two balls of Super Cotton yarn.

 

María de Mariamai: Crocheted ceramics: Spotted vase

Saturday 12/09 between 10:00-12:30
Collaboration with: Casasol
Technique: crochet
Difficulty: intermediate
Price: 68€

Learn to unite crochet with ceramics! By using different crochet techniques, for example, tapestry crochet and Fair Isle -techniques, your project can gain colour and volume. In this workshop, you will also learn to crochet firm bases for extra support. The price includes: 2 balls of yarn, a base, a written instruction, a tutorial video from the beginning to end, and also personal assistance, if you have any questions.

 

Eva / Muu yarns: Solar dyeing with natural dyes

Saturday between 10:00-12:30

Technique: dyeing
Difficulty: beginner
Price: 68€

Learn to colour a ball of yarn with the solar dyeing technique, and take your creation home to knit however you’d like! In this workshop, you get to dye with natural dyes, like bloodwood, madder root, oak, and turmeric. Get to know environmentally friendly techniques and try out unique shades that develop under the sunlight. Price includes: theory lesson about the basics of natural dyeing, and a practical exercise to create your own dyed clothes. All the materials are included to the price.

Oh Mami! Crochet: Inroducing the magic of Granny Mosaic -crocheting

Saturday 12/09 between 12:45-15:15
Technique: crochet
Difficulty: intermediate
Price: 68€

Granny Mosaic -crocheting is the perfect combination of the retro vibes of granny squares, and the captivating modern geometrical patterns. The “wow!” -effect stems from the technique’s appearance that seems more difficult than it really is. In this workshop, Ana guides you to finding the lively spirit of the Granny Mosaic technique, where geometry meets colours. The workshop includes yarn in two colours and a surprise shapes -pattern.

 

KdeKika: Sol de Xàbia -mirror

Saturday 12/09 between 16:00-18:30
Technique: macrame
Difficulty: beginner
Price: 68€

In this workshop, you can learn to create your own, beautiful, macrame-decorated mirror that brings warm, boho style for your apartment. During the workshop, you will learn the basics of the macrame -technique. No previous experience is needed, as the design has been created in a way that can allow anyone to enjoy creativity and make a special hand-made mirror that brightens the home.