OchoPies
We curate Art, Culture, Play and Education. Gran Canaria 🌍 La Salita Art Therapy.
Events

Make, Play, Discover: Creative Art Therapy Space
Hands-on creative lab for young people using art therapy tools to experiment, play and explore identity and emotions in a relaxed, youth-friendly environment.

Barrios que Juegan in Sardina del Sur
Creative outdoor play and live arts take over the plaza with "La Isla de los Niños y Niñas" and the storytelling show "Las Meninas: un cuadro de mil colores", designed specially for children.

Crochet Sundays in El Bermejal
Weekly crochet gathering where neighbors share stitches, patterns and conversation, creating a calm creative circle around yarn, needles and shared projects.

Barrios que Juegan: Opening in Santa LucĂa de Tirajana
Game-based community gathering that turns the neighborhood square into a playful meeting point, activating shared spaces through cooperative and creative street games.

Community Knitting Afternoons at El Bermejal de Marmolejo
Creative knitting meetups to stitch, learn and share in a friendly neighborhood space, open to all skill levels and ages, with free entry and a welcoming atmosphere.

Il Filo del Gioco: Play and Art Space
A creative morning of play and art for all ages, curated by 8 Pies and Benedetta Cavani. Explore, experiment and let your imagination wander with open eyes.

BebeLab – Creative Play Space
BebeLab turns La Salita into a laboratory of creative action for babies and caregivers, with open-ended materials that encourage curiosity, movement and shared discovery.

"Pulling the Thread" Art Therapy Space for Parents
Art therapy space guided by Ana Rosa Sánchez where mothers and fathers explore their experiences of parenting through creative processes, reflection and group sharing.

Botanical Play Space – Installation in the Bebeteca
Immersive botanical play installation for early childhood at the Bebeteca in Vecindario, inviting babies and families to explore textures, colors and nature-inspired objects.

Instala!!! with Loose Parts Vol. 2
Hands-on training with Priscilla Vela exploring play installations using loose parts and unstructured materials, delving into creative, aesthetic and educational perspectives.

Hilos para Jugar – Islas para Jugar
Play-based experience that uses yarn and simple games to spark imagination, movement and collective creation in the square, inviting people to disconnect from screens.

Teje la plaza – Islas para Jugar (2nd session)
Creative community gathering where participants weave with yarn, play and collaborate to transform the square into a colorful, intergenerational meeting space.

Weaving Plaza de Argentina – Creative Looms and Threads
Threads, play and conversation turn Plaza de Argentina into a collaborative textile space with looms, crochet and mandala-making for kids and adults to create together.

Teje la plaza – Islas para Jugar (1st session)
Playful textile action turns the square into a shared loom where neighbors of all ages weave together, experiment with yarn and reclaim public space through collaborative games.

September Crochet Sundays in Plaza de Marmolejo
Afternoons dedicated to sharing, learning and creating crochet pieces together in the open air, in a relaxed community space ideal for chatting and practicing your stitches.
