Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese, English
- Duration6
- DifficultyAll Levels
- Next Date19/11/2026
Schedule Program
What's Included
Included
- 🌿 Participation in a small working group
- 👩🏫 Guidance from Andor Studio and Daniela
- ⏰ 6 hours of instruction per day, from 6 to 9 May
- 🥗 Lunch during the course, from 6 to 9 May
- 🧶 All materials required for the workshop, including esparto and organic cotton and hemp cords in different colours
- 🎨 The opportunity to create and take home all your handmade pieces
Not Included
- 🏡 Accommodation (available separately at Cerdeira, with a 50% discount during the workshop dates, subject to availability)
- 🚗 Transport to and from Cerdeira
- 💳 Any services not mentioned above
Location Details
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity, Lousã, Portugal
Follow the instructions on the GPS. Watch out as it is a very steep road all the way up the mountain.
Bookings close 1464 hours before the workshop starts.
Your Teacher
Daniela – ANDOR STUDIO
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Daniela works with traditional crafts and natural materials, exploring their creative possibilities through hands-on processes. In this workshop, she will introduce participants to the art of esparto weaving, sharing traditional braided basketry techniques and encouraging experimentation with colour, composition and form. Her approach invites participants to discover the versatility of esparto and develop their own creative expression.
FAQ's
No previous experience is required. The workshop is open to all levels, and all techniques will be introduced and guided by the instructors.
The workshop will be taught in both Portuguese and English.
All materials required for the workshop will be provided, including esparto and organic cotton and hemp cords in different colours.
You will learn traditional esparto weaving and braided basketry techniques, creating functional and decorative objects such as brooms, brushes and other handmade pieces.
Yes. You will take home all the pieces you make during the workshop.
Yes. Lunch is included from 6 to 9 May.
No. Accommodation is booked separately. Participants can benefit from a 50% discount on Cerdeira Schist House rentals during the workshop dates, subject to availability. For accommodation enquiries, please contact the Hands On team.
All workshop materials are provided. You may bring a notebook or camera if you wish to record techniques, ideas and inspiration.
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