Looking for some creative and detail loving hands for our mosaic restoration project next to Valencia, Spain

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  Description

  We're a couple of artists and craft-lovers living in a farmhouse just outside Valencia, working on a long-term project to restore and transform the house using traditional mosaic and tile techniques. Our days involve making mosaics, restoring antique tiles, and designing facades. We’re not running a business; this is a personal creative project.
  
  Our house is in the middle of the Horta Nord, a historic agricultural region just north of the city of Valencia. This area is known for its farmland, centuries-old irrigation canals, and a peaceful, rural vibe that’s still very much alive. Orange groves, vegetable fields, and quiet lanes winding through small villages where time seems to slow down.
  
  If you have a background or strong interest in design, architecture, ceramics, or fine manual work, you’ll find this experience both enriching and satisfying. This isn’t a “chill art hangout”, it’s hands-on work that requires focus, creativity, and initiative.
  
  Life here has a beautiful rhythm: quiet mornings, physical work with your hands, great food, and bike rides through the orange groves at sunset. We’re surrounded by nature but just 20 minutes from Valencia city centre — the perfect mix of countryside calm and urban culture.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Fashion or beauty

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  Photography

  

  Astronomy

  

  Animals

  

  Culture

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Writing

  

  Performing arts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Languages

  

  Plant care

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We love creating a space where people can connect, share, and have fun together. When we’re not in the workshop, we enjoy going on bike rides through the orange groves, playing board games, cooking meals together, and sometimes even having a little poetry recital night in the garden or on the roof.
  
  We’re also happy to share what we know, whether it’s computer programming, poetry, or home-cooked food. And we’re equally excited to learn from you, whether it's a recipe from your home country, a new way of thinking, or a different perspective on life.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  1. Mosaic Design & Creation
  You’ll help develop and execute trencadís mosaics for our interior and exterior spaces. Depending on your experience, you may:
  * Help brainstorm and sketch visual concepts for facades and garden walls
  * Cut and shape ceramic pieces with precision tools
  * Compose, glue, and grout mosaic surfaces
  
  Ideally we're looking for people comfortable working with color, pattern, or composition.
  
  2. Antique Tile Restoration
  We’re cleaning and restoring old tiles for reuse. This includes:
  * Pressure-washing tiles
  * Removing mortar by hand (picks, brushes)
  * Applying cleaning/conditioning products
  * Drying and sorting tiles with care
  
  This is physical, detailed work that suits people who enjoy restoring order and working with their hands.
  
  3. General House Tasks
  A few hours each week may go toward helping us keep the space running smoothly (e.g., basic cleaning, helping in the garden, organizing tools, or cooking)
  
  
  We’re looking for guests who:
  * Have creative/design background or strong curiosity
  * Are detail-oriented, patient, and take pride in physical work
  * Can follow instructions but also take initiative and ask questions
  * Are comfortable working independently once shown what to do
  * Enjoy learning new skills and solving small problems
  
  This is not a good fit if you're mainly looking to relax, need constant direction, or dislike repetitive manual work.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Catalan: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  We like to practice our languages.
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  Accommodation

  You'll have your own private double room in our home, perfect for solo travelers or couples. The room has a south-facing window that looks out over the surrounding fields and farmland, a peaceful, green view to wake up to each morning. It’s a cozy, simple space where you can relax and have some quiet time when you need it.
  
  We eat at irregular hours but we like to share meals, and we cook extra so there’s always something good to eat. Not every meal is communal, so there’s a nice balance of togetherness and independence.
  
  The kitchen is shared and open to use, and we’re always happy to swap recipes or cook something up as a team. Our kitchen is VEGAN, all meals are plant-based. We keep the kitchen free of animal products.
  
  We prefer travellers who are early risers and enjoy a calm evening atmosphere.
  
  Valencia’s vibrant city centre is just a 20-minute bike ride away! So you’ll get the best of both worlds: countryside living with easy access to the beach, cafes, markets, and all the culture the city has to offer.
  
  You can borrow our bikes.

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  What else ...

  🏡 House Guidelines for a Great Stay
  We’re happy to have you here! This is a shared, creative home, and our goal is to make it feel welcoming, inspiring, and comfortable for everyone. These guidelines will help keep things running smoothly.
  
  
  📆 Daily Rhythm
  * Your help is deeply appreciated for 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
  * We like to briefly meet each morning at 9:30 to plan the day. You're welcome to join us for coffee, or simply send a message on WhatsApp — whatever suits your morning best.
  * We’re flexible with schedules, and it’s important we talk them through together in advance.
  
  
  🍽️ Kitchen & Meals
  * You’re welcome to help yourself to any food or drinks in the kitchen. If you finish something, just let us know so we can update the grocery list.
  * We tend to eat meals at irregular times, and we usually cook once a day in batches. You're always welcome to join us for a meal or to eat on your own schedule if that suits you better. Just let us know your eating preferences upfront (whether you'd like to eat with us or do your own thing). This helps us plan and avoid cooking twice.
  * We enjoy cooking, and you’re more than welcome to cook too — just let us know in advance when you’d like to cook so we can coordinate kitchen time and meal prep.
  * After eating, please:
  * Fill the dishwasher (prioritising smaller items).
  * Wash by hand wooden items and big knives.
  * Wipe surfaces with vinegar.
  * If you’re not eating at home on a given day, please tell us so we don’t cook more than needed.
  * Ask us for the link
  
  🌿 General House Etiquette
  * No smoking indoors, please.
  * No shoes inside the house.
  * Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 08:00 — please keep voices low and close doors gently.
  * If you go out, please try to return home before 22:00 to respect quiet hours and the household rhythm. Let us know if you anticipate arriving later.
  * If you’d like to have a guest over, please ask us beforehand.
  
  
  🧹 Workshop & Creative Space
  * If you're working on mosaics or restoration, please mop the workshop’s floor and surfaces every two days to keep dust from collecting.
  * Return all tools to their place after use.
  
  
  🧺 Laundry
  We’re happy to help with laundry — just let us know two days in advance so we can plan around it.
  
  
  🚲 Bicycles
  You’re welcome to borrow our bikes, just keep in mind that you’re responsible for any damage (including flat tires) that may happen while you’re using it. If something goes wrong, you'll need to get it fixed within 24 hours and cover the cost yourself. Time spent getting the bike fixed doesn’t count as work hours.
  
  
  💻 Wifi password
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  🚿 Plumbing
  Please don’t throw anything non-biodegradable — such as wipes, oils, or sanitary products — into the sink or toilet.
  
  
  🤝 Communication
  * Share feedback, ask questions, help us improve. We really value transparency. If something isn’t working for you, please speak up.
  * We want this to be a mutually beneficial experience that supports all of us as artists and collaborators. Let’s help each other grow and create better art.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  free on-street parking always available right outside the house.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Trece

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