Textile Studio
Description
The textile arts (weaving, tapestry, spinning, felting, macramé, knitting and crochet) come to life in this workshop that values tradition and makes room for contemporary creativity. Artisans and artists share knowledge, allowing the public to rediscover endangered arts.
GPS Location
Latitude: 37.139943
Longitude: -8.021735
Longitude: -8.021735
Schedule
monday to friday – 10:00am – 1:00pm
Artisans
Scottish by origin and Portuguese at heart, Susan Sutherland grew up surrounded by yarn and from an early age developed a passion for wool. She is dedicated to the creation of handmade knitting pieces and card, and spins much of the raw material she works with. He gives workshops where he teaches the art of spinning with handmade spinning wheels or spindles.
Susana Méndez, founder of Susana Méndez – Textile Studio in Loulé, is a textile artist passionate about handweaving, tapestry and embroidery. With a degree in Arts and Graphic Design, she combines illustration with the creation of decorative pieces in threads, colors and textures, developing original projects and sharing her experience through training.
Luísa Leão is a textile artist and is part of the Loulé Criativo Textile Workshop. Born in Brasília and residing in the Algarve, she develops material work with a focus on wool fiber and the use of reused materials. PhD student in Arts at UBI, she promotes workshops and coordinates the textile club Trama Aberta.