Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese, English
- Duration3
- DifficultyAll Levels
- Private Groups & Team Building
- 6 Min Group Size
- 20 Max Group Size
- 48 hours Advance Booking Time
- €40 Price Per Person (Groups)
- €300 Minimum Booking Value
- On-Site Location Options
- Next Date14/11/2026
What's Included
Included
- A tote bag to customise with your own design
- Punch needle materials and tools needed for the workshop
- An introduction to punch needle embroidery techniques
- Guidance throughout the creative process
- The opportunity to experiment with colours, yarn and textures
- A personalised, handmade tote bag to take home
- A 3-hour creative experience
Not Included
- Transport to and from DoBarro’s studio at Rua da Alegria, 246, Porto.
- Anything not mentioned above
- Food and drinks.
- Additional materials or supplies beyond those provided during the workshop.
Location Details
Dobarro, Rua da Alegria, Porto, Portugal
DoBarro atelier.
Bookings close 48 hours before the workshop starts.
Your Teacher
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Marisa Grilo is a multidisciplinary artist based in Portugal whose practice moves between ceramics, printmaking, and expressive illustration. Her work is deeply influenced by nature, tactile processes, and experimentation with materials. She is co-founder of doBARRO, a ceramics studio and shop in Porto dedicated to creative exploration and hands-on making. Marisa is also a member of the collective Squid Ink Works and has over five years of experience working directly with children and diverse audiences through artistic activities and workshops. Through her practice and teaching, she seeks to create accessible and playful spaces where people can connect with materials, creativity, and slow craft.
FAQ's
Not at all! This workshop is suitable for beginners. You’ll be introduced to the basics of punch needle and guided through the process step by step, so you can enjoy creating at your own pace.
Punch needle is a textile technique that uses a special needle to push yarn through fabric, creating loops and textured designs. It’s a fun and accessible way to explore colours, patterns and textile art.
You’ll customise a tote bag using punch needle embroidery, experimenting with yarn, colours and textures to create a design that reflects your personal style.
The workshop focuses on decorating a tote bag with punch needle. All materials are provided.
Absolutely! You’ll take home your personalised tote bag, featuring your own handmade design — a unique accessory you can use every day!
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