Language
Portuguese, English
Duration
2h
Difficulty
Beginner
Next Date
19/05/2026

Have you ever imagined giving your photographs a new life through embroidery? In this workshop, led by Telma Pais de Faria of Herbário do Colibri, you will explore the fusion between image and thread, transforming photographs into unique and expressive pieces.

Throughout the session, you will learn simple embroidery techniques applied to photographic paper, discovering how to enhance details, create textures, and add a handmade dimension to your images. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to experiment and create.

Telma guides you through every step in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at Lisboa Paper Company, a creative space in the heart of Lisbon dedicated to local artists and independent Portuguese brands. By the end of the two hours you will have completed your embroidered photographs and understood a colection of embroidery stitches you can take into any future project.

What you’ll learn

🌹 The foundations of embroidery applicable to future projects of your own

What’s included

🪡 All embroidery materials and tools

🪡 Full guidance from Telma Pais de Faria throughout the session

🪡 Your finished hand-embroidered photographs to take home

What you leave with

A hand-embroidered photograph made by your own hands and the foundations of embroidery applicable to future projects of your own.

We are Rosa and Leonor, founders of Lisboa Paper Company, a shop and creative space in the heart of Lisbon dedicated to showcasing and supporting local artists and small Portuguese brands. We created a space for experiences alongside the store, from creative workshops to tastings and cultural events, where people can connect, learn and enjoy local craftsmanship in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This workshop is a perfect expression of that mission.

No prior embroidery experience needed. All levels welcome. All materials included. Open to participants ages 14+

Related Tags: Arts & Crafts, Art, DIY, Sewing

Location

Lisboa Paper Company, Rua da Boavista, Lisboa, Portugal

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FAQ

Who is Telma Pais de Faria?

Telma Pais de Faria is the creator of the Herbário do Colibri project, where she develops work centered on embroidery and observation of the natural world. Her practice combines manual techniques with a close attention to detail, giving shape to delicate and deeply personal pieces.