Discover the art of screen printing with a hands-on workshop at CIMIX in Xuvia, blending industrial history with creative flair. Perfect for artists and curious minds alike, create your own unique design to take home.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required, but comfort and patience help
Wildlife
History
The mill at CIMIX played a key role in the local industrial boom, processing textiles for over a century.
Conservation
CIMIX promotes sustainable art practices, recycling inks and materials whenever possible.
Centro de Interpretación dos Muíños Industriais de Xuvia (CIMIX)
Discover the art of screen printing with a hands-on workshop at CIMIX in Xuvia, blending industrial history with creative flair. Perfect for artists and curious minds alike, create your own unique design to take home.
Centro de Interpretación dos Muíños Industriais de Xuvia (CIMIX) is a cultural interpretation center located in Narón, A Coruña. The center documents and explains the industrial heritage of the mills along the Xuvia river and the surrounding area.
CIMIX offers guided visits, thematic routes and hands-on workshops that explore historic milling, traditional crafts and industrial technologies. Programmed experiences include the Ruta: Entre Muíños, a scenic tour with stops at the Aceñas Mill and Xuvia Mill; practical workshops such as LLAVERO DE LA PUERTA NORTE (leather keychain), ESTAMPACION Y SERIGRAFIA (printing and screenprinting), DESCUBRIR LOS ENCAJES DE LA MADERA (wood joinery), CON LAS MANOS EN EL BARRO (ceramics) and RAKU, RITUALES DE FUEGO (Japanese raku). CIMIX also lists creative sessions including Taller: Muíño da Ilustración, Taller: Salvar a frota, ESCÉNICA & PLÁSTICA and an Escape Room titled Fariña en marcha!.
Visitors can learn traditional hand-stitching, hydraulic engineering history, toy and game design, puppet making and ceramic glazing. The center provides structured activities suitable for individual visitors, school groups and families interested in cultural heritage and craft practice. Located in Narón, CIMIX connects local history to tangible workshops and guided tours centered on the mills of the Xuvia river. All descriptions above reflect public program listings and onsite experiences as presented by the center.
Programs include educational routes and skill workshops.
Location
Narón, A Coruña
Based in Narón, A Coruña
Tours & Workshops
12 Experiences
Guided tours, workshops, escape room
Suitable For
Individuals & Groups
Families, schools, visitors welcome
Program Focus
Industrial heritage & craft
Mills, milling and traditional crafts
Book guided tours, hands-on workshops or the Escape Room in Narón to explore the mills and traditional crafts of the Xuvia valley.
Wear old clothes or an apron
Screen printing can be messy; dress accordingly to keep your clothes clean.
Ask about historic machinery
Take a moment to learn about the mill's industrial past while you work.
Reserve in advance
Workshops fill quickly—booking ahead ensures your spot.
Bring your own design
Prepare an image or drawing you'd like to print for a personalized touch.
Old clothes or apron
Protects your clothes from ink stains during the workshop.
Notebook or sketchpad
Bring your ideas or sketches for printing.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the session.
Comfortable shoes
Move comfortably around the workshop space.