Artisan certificate
In carrying out its responsibilities, the Fuerteventura Island Council aims to develop and promote artisan activity on the Island.
Official Announcement of the Application Deadlines for the Artisan Card
For the purpose of verifying compliance with the requirements for the recognition of the status of artisan in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands, the application must be accompanied by the following documentation:
- Application form – View/Download PDF
- Proof of having practiced the craft for at least one year, availability of a workshop, and production intended for sale, or, where applicable, a sworn declaration (Sworn Declaration Form for Obtaining the Artisan Card) – View/Download PDF
- Proof of identity (ID card/NIE and passport)
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant
- Certificate of residence or registration issued by the corresponding Town Hall
- Supporting documentation for all activities and academic or professional qualifications listed in the application
- Information and consent form for the protection of personal data
- Other documents considered relevant (please specify)
The craft for which recognition as an artisan is requested must be included in the current Repertory of Artisan Crafts of the Canary Islands (Order of July 25, 2011, which establishes the Repertory of Artisan Crafts of the Canary Islands).
Formalities and documentation
By clicking on the links on the right and following the instructions provided in each case, you will be able to access the applications, declarations and information and consent documents required for the processing of the artisan card.
The craft for which the artisan status is requested must be included in the current Register of Artisan Trades of the Canary Islands (Order of July 25, 2011, which establishes the Register of Artisan Trades of the Canary Islands).
Application for the Artisan Card
Application for the Artisan Company Qualification Document
Responsible Declaration for Obtaining the Artisan Card
Responsible Declaration for Renewal of the Artisan Card
Information and Consent Document on the Protection of Personal Data
Official Announcement of the Application Deadlines for the Artisan Instructor and Artisan Teacher Cards
In order to promote the dissemination of traditional crafts among the public, the transfer of knowledge within the sector, the preservation of crafts that are at risk of disappearing, the improvement of artisan product quality, and the achievement of greater recognition and prestige for the sector, the roles of Artisan Instructor and Artisan Teacher have been established.
Artisan Instructor
The Artisan Instructor designation may be granted to those artisans whose technical and teaching knowledge qualifies them to pass on the skills and techniques of their craft. The procedure and requirements for obtaining this status will be defined by regulation.
Artisan Teacher
The Artisan Teacher title will be awarded by the competent authority to artisans with proven teaching ability and extensive experience, who serve as mentors and role models for training new generations. The granting of this title will require a prior report from the Canary Islands Artisan Commission, and the specific requirements and procedures will be determined by regulation.
Means of Submission
In person:
Applications can be submitted at any Government of the Canary Islands registration office, as well as at other offices regulated under Article 16.4 of Law 39/2015, of October 1, on the Common Administrative Procedure of Public Administrations.
Application Period:
According to current legislation, the application period for the artisan card will be opened at least twice a year. Applications will be reviewed and resolved following an official call approved by the competent authority of the Island Council of Fuerteventura. This call will be published in the Official Gazette of the Province, on the notice board of the Citizen Information and Assistance Office, and in one of the island’s most widely circulated newspapers.
Formalities and documentation
By clicking on the links on the right and following the instructions provided in each case, you will be able to access the applications, declarations and information and consent documents necessary for processing the artisan card.
Documentation and information can be obtained from the Crafts Service of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, Calle Juan Domínguez Peña, s/n, in Puerto del Rosario, telephone 928533143, at the Citizen’s Advice Bureau (OAC) of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura.
- Puerto del Rosario Citizen’s Advice Office and General Register Casa Palacio Address: Avda. Primero de Mayo, nº 39
- Citizen’s Advice and Auxiliary Registry Office of Morro Jable, Address: C/ Cervantes, S/N (Estación de guaguas de Morro Jable).
- The Citizen’s Advice and Auxiliary Registry Office Corralejo, Address: C/ María Santana Figueroa, nº 1-1º D
- Citizen Service and Auxiliary Registry Office Gran Tarajal Address: c/ Tindaya, esquina Vigán (Manuel Velázquez Cabrera Multi-purpose Centre)
- Official crafts website of the cabildo of Fuerteventura artesaniafuerteventura.com as well as on the website of the Cabildo Insular de Fuerteventura www.cabildofuer.es.
Legislation
- LAW 10/2009, of September 30, amending Law 3/2001, of June 26, on Handicrafts in the Canary Islands
- LAW 3/2001, of June 26, on Handicrafts in the Canary Islands (BOC No. 83 of July 6, 2001)
- Order of November 7, 2006, establishing the procedures for obtaining the artisan card, the artisan company qualification document, and the artisan instructor or master artisan card (BOC No. 223 of November 16, 2006)
- Decree 176/2005, of July 20, establishing the requirements for the recognition of artisan company, artisan, and master artisan status in the Canary Islands (BOC No. 149 of August 1, 2005)