Clubs
Loulé Criativo Clubs are relaxed gathering places where enthusiasts, beginners, and experts come together to share their passions, skills, and inspiration. From sewing to pottery, textiles, and plant fibers, each club offers a chance to get your hands dirty and give your mind a break. Here, we celebrate the act of making, the exchange of ideas, and the joy of creating in good company. And we’re always open to welcoming new clubs and taking on new challenges.
Come discover how creativity can transform your day.
Sewing Club: Tia Anica
Founded in 2019 by a group united by a passion for sewing, the Tia Anica Sewing Club is dedicated to sharing knowledge and sustainable creation, promoting the reuse and recycling of clothing. Inspired by an iconic figure from the region, the club combines innovation, tradition, and a spirit of solidarity.
Palácio Gama Lobo, Loulé
Wednesdays | 7pm to 9pm
Registration and information: v.tome@sapo.pt
Pottery Club
The Pottery Club is a space for practice, sharing, and growth for those who have already discovered the joy of working with clay on the potter’s wheel. Led by ceramicist Sandra Dionísio, here you can refine your techniques and experiment with new forms in a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere.
Palácio Gama Lobo, Loulé
Mondays | 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm
Monthly fee: €50 (includes materials and first firing).
Registration and information: sandra.ie.dionisio@gmail.com
“Trama Aberta” Textile Club
This is an informal group of people united by a passion for textile arts. They meet every two weeks to share techniques, ideas, and inspiration in areas such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, weaving, macramé, and much more. The goal is for everyone to bring their own project, learn new techniques, or simply enjoy the company and conversation.
Palácio Gama Lobo, Loulé
Tuesdays (every 2 weeks) | 6pm – 9pm
Registration: leaoluisaa@gmail.com
Palm Weaving Club
The Palm Weaving Club promotes the traditional art of empreita through the practice and improvement of this ancient technique. In these meetings, in a group and convivial environment, it is possible to share knowledge and experiences while intertwining the palm, shaping the empreita or mesh.
Palácio Gama Lobo, Loulé
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Children’s Pottery Club
The Children’s Pottery Club is a fun and creative space where little ones can discover the magic of working with clay with their own hands. Through shapes, textures, and many hands-on experiences, each session is an invitation to explore their imagination, develop fine motor skills, and learn new techniques in a relaxed and safe environment, guided by potter António Xavier.
Palácio Gama Lobo, Loulé
Wednesdays (every other week) | 3pm-5pm
Monthly fee: €10 (materials included)
Ages: minimum 8 years old and maximum 16 years old
Registration: antoniomedeiro@gmail.com