What's On

When
● 30 May

Handweaving Workshop

Creative Experiencehandweaving
The weaver Susana Mendez, resident at the Textile Workshop, proposes to teach her art of working wool threads on the handloom by adding natural materials. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create a small weaving project using natural fibers and dried flowers.
● 6 june

Cane Workshop

Creative ExperienceBasketry
Discover the traditional art of working with sugarcane alongside artisan Domingos Vaz, a true master of this ancient technique.
● 11-12 june

Natural Dyeing Course in Wool Yarn (14h)

CourseDry cleaning
● 12 june

Tile Painting

Creative Experiencepintura
This workshop aims to develop the learning of the traditional technique of painting in seventeenth-century tiles, with cobalt blue pigment.
● June 13

Sewing: Shorts or Kimono

CourseSewing
In this sewing workshop, led by Teresa Samissone, participants will learn basic and intermediate garment-making techniques while creating a garment of their choice: shorts or a kimono.
● June 20

Sugarcane Mat

CourseCane
In this workshop, led by José and Ana Martins, participants will learn the traditional techniques for working with sugarcane used in the creation of handmade mats.
● June 20

Botanical Silk Printing with Leaves

Creative Experience
Come discover the colors and shapes of the Caldeirão Mountains captured on silk through botanical printing, a unique and modern artisanal technique that combines the ancient art of natural dyeing with the latest sustainable practices.
● 27 June

Circular Tapestry

Creative Experience
In this workshop, led by Susana Mendez, participants will be invited to explore manual weaving techniques in the creation of a circular tapestry.
● 27 June

Introduction to Papermaking

Creative Experience
In the workshop "Paper Making", it will be demonstrated how paper recycling will make it possible to take advantage of resources that would normally be discarded, such as old newspaper sheets, note sheets, unused prints and old clothing fabrics.
● 27 June

Workshop Introduction to the Potter´s Wheel

Creative ExperiencePottery
For 3 hours you will learn the basic techniques for moulding clay on the potter's wheel.
● Wednesdays (weekly)

Sewing Club – Tia Anica

ClubSewing
The Tia Anica Sewing Club combines innovation, tradition and solidarity spirit, creating a space for learning, conviviality and creativity.
● Tuesdays (fortnightly)

Textile Club “Trama Aberta”

ClubTextiles
Informal group that meets every two weeks to share and learn textile arts, promoting conviviality, creativity and exchange of experiences.