The project «La Guingueta», developed by 18 students from the Clothing Design and Textile Art vocational courses at the Textile School, aims to bring the creativity and textile heritage of Canet de Mar closer to the public. Its launch is scheduled for April 2027.
On November 6th, the Main Hall of the School hosted a presentation attended by the Mayor of Canet de Mar, Pere Xirau; councilor Lluís Llovet; councilwoman Glòria Jiménez, and the municipal Education technician, to learn about the students' proposals.
The project, initially presented on September 18th, is a real-world assignment for 11 second-year students, who have designed an open textile experience to apply their acquired knowledge and promote the center's educational offerings and the municipality's textile legacy.
Nine proposals were presented, divided into three working groups: textile techniques and artistic expression (Ganxet & Go, Brodat viatger, Del so al color); local heritage and styling (Taller d’indianes, Taller de mosaic, Paradeta d’iconografia); and citizen participation and design (Elabora un tapís, Fem de dissenyadors, Crea el teu propi panell visual).
Municipal representatives positively assessed the initiative, suggesting the inclusion of awareness on textile waste and responsible consumption, and highlighting the connection with local history, particularly the tradition of 'indianes' (printed cotton fabrics) and modernism.
The meeting underscored the opportunity for students to work on a real project and present their ideas to institutions. The next steps include selecting three finalist proposals, a third presentation in January 2027, a pilot test, and the launch of «La Guingueta» in April 2027.
The City Council acknowledges the students' involvement and the work of professors Elisabeth Serrano, Sonia Benitez, and Ignasi Sahun. The project aims to bring the school closer to the community and showcase the talent of future professionals in Canet de Mar's textile sector.
