Loulé Criativo’s Open Days invite you to discover and experience the local traditions

From September 26 to October 6, Loulé Criativo opens its doors to the community, inviting residents and visitors to get an up-close look at its spaces, creators, partners, artisans, and the knowledge and crafts that are part of the region’s identity.

Over the course of these days, the public will be able to participate in a diverse program featuring open hands-on workshops, demonstrations, talks, guided tours, and opportunities for sharing—an opportunity to engage directly with different techniques, materials, and creative processes.

PROGRAM
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SEPTEMBER 26
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Textile activity with the “Trama Aberta” Club
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Sewing activity with the “Tia Anica” Club
2:30 PM– 5:00 PM | Guided tour of the Gama Lobo Palace and the Network of Workshops (by prior registration)
VENUE: Gama Lobo Palace

10:00 AM–2:00 PM | Roda de Empreita (Empreita Circle)
VENUE: Cerca do Convento

SEPTEMBER 28
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Open experimental workshop | From Wood to Form – With Wesley Sacardi
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Open experimental workshop | Working with Palm Leaves: Making Empreita – With the Artisans of Casa da Empreita
6:30 PM – Discussion | “I Can Do It” – The Role of Crafts in Children’s Self-Esteem – A conversation between Rita Guapo, psychologist, and Wesley Sacardi, maker, about the role of hands-on skills in developing children’s independence, creativity, and self-esteem.
VENUE: Gama Lobo Palace

SEPTEMBER 29
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Open experimental workshop | Pottery – With Sandra Dionísio
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Open experimental workshop | Botanical Printing – With Gadjodilo
VENUE: Gama Lobo Palace

SEPTEMBER 30
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Open Experimental Workshop | Hand-Woven Tapestry – With Susana Mendez
14:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Open Experimental Workshop | Pottery for Children – With António Medeiro
VENUE: Gama Lobo Palace

OCTOBER 1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Open experimental workshop | Dyeing with onion skins – With Cláudia Moreira
14:30 AM – 5:00 PM – Open experimental workshop | Cyanotype – With Sandra Nascimento
VENUE: Gama Lobo Palace

OCTOBER 2
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Open experimental workshop | Jewelery Making – With Paula Ramos
VENUE: Gama Lobo Palace
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Open Experimental Workshop | Esparto – With the artisans from Casa do Esparto
VENUE: Casa do Esparto – Sarnadas

Round Table
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Creative Crafting – Value, Identity and the Future
– Carlos Coelho
– Filipa Belo
– Célia Macedo
– Dália Paulo
Moderation Henrique Ralheta
VENUE: Gama Lobo Palace


OCTOBER 3
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Loulé Criativo Hands-On Activities:
– Fig Trilogy with Ana Figueiras
– Corda Seca with San Pi
– Watercolors of the Land with Tons Terra
– Collective Embroidery with Flávia Ferreira
– Filigree with Ângela Gonçalves
– Linocut with Marisa Murtinha
VENUE: Gama Lobo Palace

OCTOBER 6
18:00 PM – Guided tour of the “Palm, Esparto, and Cane” exhibition, featuring the artists behind the works and master artisans
VENUE: Gama Lobo Palace