Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese, English
- Duration3
- DifficultyBeginner
- Private Groups & Team Building
- 4 Min Group Size
- 10 Max Group Size
- 48 hours Advance Booking Time
- €60 Price Per Person (Groups)
- €600 Minimum Booking Value
- On-Site Location Options
- Next Date19/12/2026
What's Included
Included
- 🧶 All consumable materials, including wool and yarns
- 🧵 Use of a loom during the workshop
- 🤍 Introduction to the fundamentals of manual weaving
- 👩🏫 Guidance throughout the creative process
- ✂️ Hands-on practice creating your own woven sample
- 🎁 Your handmade woven sample to take home
Not Included
- 🚗 Transportation to and from Alma Mater Studio
- 🍽️ Food and drinks
- 📌 Anything not mentioned above
Location Details
R. Teófilo Braga 75, Cercal, Portugal
Bookings close 24 hours before the workshop starts.
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Alma Mater is a textile studio founded by Samara Henriques, built on the belief that textiles can be beautiful, honest and responsible. Bringing together traditional sewing techniques, handweaving and creative upcycling, the studio transforms carefully selected natural materials and discarded textiles into thoughtful, long-lasting creations.
Working with noble raw materials and giving new life to fabrics that would otherwise go to waste, Alma Mater explores the possibilities of conscious textile production, from handwoven pieces and home décor to upcycled creations and products for feminine care. Each piece is made with intention, combining craftsmanship, creativity and a commitment to more responsible ways of making.
Through its work, Alma Mater celebrates the value of handmade processes, the beauty of materials and the importance of creating things that are made to last.
FAQ's
No previous experience is needed. This workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone curious about discovering the art of manual weaving.
You'll discover the fundamentals of manual weaving and learn how to work with a loom to create your own textile pieces. The session will introduce you to this traditional craft and give you the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice.
Yes! All consumable materials needed for the session are included, namely wool and yarns. You don't need to bring your own materials to take part in the workshop.
Yes, participants must be at least 12 years old. The workshop is a creative opportunity for teenagers and adults interested in discovering textile crafts and trying something new.
You'll take home a unique woven sample created by you during the workshop. More than just a handmade piece, it will be a first step into the world of manual weaving, giving you inspiration to continue exploring this traditional craft and its creative possibilities.
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