Rua Professor Santos Lucas, Lisbon, Portekiz
Bookings close 24 hours before the workshop starts.
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Hi, I'm Ebru — architect, maker, and the person behind Moonmade (@moonmade.paperworks).
I've always been drawn to art and design, so studying architecture & urban design felt like a natural fit. I spent many years living and working as an architect in Belgium and Turkey before moving to Portugal at the end of 2021. These days I keep building both worlds in parallel — designing for Moonmade while continuing my architectural journey, and facilitating artistic workshops at places like Museu do Oriente and Espaço Japão in Lisbon, and various art centers back in Istanbul.
My interest in paper and origami got serious around 2010. What drew me in was the dialogue between material and design — the idea that a flat, simple, recyclable sheet can become something three-dimensional and alive. Nature is my biggest source of inspiration, and paper feels like the right material to translate it: abstract it, play with color and texture, push it into new forms. My favorite part is making objects that bring people joy. That never gets old.
Not at all! 🧵 The workshop is completely beginner-friendly. You don’t need any sewing, crafting or drawing experience — Ebru will guide you step by step throughout the process.
You’ll create your own kinusaiga fabric mosaic, using your choice of template or a freestyle design. You’ll work with different fabrics to build colour, texture and depth, creating a piece that is uniquely yours.
You’ll leave with your finished handmade kinusaiga artwork, ready to frame or display at home. ✨ It will be completed entirely by you during the 2–2.5 hour session.
No! All the fabric, tools, templates and supplies you need are provided. Just bring yourself and your creativity. Snacks, coffee, tea and/or iced tea are also included. ☕🤍
Absolutely! 🎨 You can choose from a selection of templates, including Lisbon and azulejo-inspired designs, or create your own freestyle motif from scratch. Ebru will help you bring your idea to life using the kinusaiga technique.