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Ancient crafts: basketry and rope making during the aboriginal period of the Canary Islands

October 26 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

The workshop «"Ancestral crafts: basketry and rope making during the aboriginal period of the Canary Islands"» It is part of the 2026 University Extension Workshops program «"Connect+ Workshops". It will be held in the Department of Geography and History on Monday, October 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Goals:

– To provide students with a foundation in relation to the state of knowledge about the aboriginal archaeological record of the Canary Islands.
– To publicize the new research developed around the study of aboriginal basketry and rope making.
– Apply knowledge and analytical skills to solve problems related to the field of study.
– To value and become aware of the organic archaeological heritage of the Canary Islands.

The workshop is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students (History, Archaeology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Social and Cultural Anthropology), researchers, and professionals who wish to learn about or expand their knowledge of the aboriginal archaeology of the Canary Islands. The course is also open to the general public, with no prior knowledge required.

Academic Director: Paloma Vidal Matutano. Permanent Contract Professor, Prehistory Area of the Department of Geography and History of the University of La Laguna.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE AND COMPETENCE: The University of La Laguna, through the Vice-Rectorate for Culture and University Extension, will issue a certificate of attendance to all participants who register for the activity. In addition, those who pass the assessment will receive a certificate of attendance and completion.