>- Language🇵🇹, 🇬🇧, 🇫🇷
- Duration1h
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next DateUpon Request
Turn your old clothes into something new and meaningful by weaving your own table mat at this hands-on upcycling workshop!🧵
As part of Mend In Public Day (April 26, 2025)—a global movement to resist disposable fashion through repair and reuse, we will be at Moinhos de São Filipe, em Setúbal, with the loom ready so you can weave a table mat.
What we’ll do: Bring your old clothes and transform them into a woven table mat using traditional weaving techniques. Together, we’ll turn textile waste into something beautiful and meaningful.
🔹 Who can join? No experience needed—just bring your worn-out fabrics and an open mind!
Clothing you can bring: sheets, t-shirts, jeans, and lightweight knits.
Once cut into strips, the fabrics will be woven on the loom.
Duration: 1h each participant (14h to 18h)
Target Audience: 12+ years
Number of Participants: Minimum 2 persons per hour – 8 spots
Let’s weave change, one thread at a time! Spaces are limited, so book your spot now.
Each participant must schedule a time slot, as only two people can weave at the same time.
Why join?
This hands-on session is a creative way to rethink waste, reconnect with craft, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
What’s included:
🧶 All weaving tools and materials (loom, scissors, etc.)
👚 Guidance on preparing your own fabrics for weaving
🌿 A handcrafted woven table mat to take home
♻️ Tips on upcycling and sustainable textile practices
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More about your Teacher Rita Martins Pereira
Rita Martins Pereira is a passionate textile designer and artisan with a career defined by creativity and dedication to craftsmanship. Trained in the Professional Technical Course in Textile Design at António Arroio Secondary School, Rita has always had a deep connection to design and art. Over the years, she has enhanced her education with specializations in brand trends, professional photography, and digital content creation, constantly seeking new ways to express her creative vision.
Currently, she is the creative force behind Cross Lights, a brand where she crafts luxury handwoven pieces, blending tradition and modernity into every creation. Additionally, she has experience in areas such as web content management, photography, and developing visual strategies for brands.
With a journey that includes time spent in London, Barcelona, and France, Rita has developed a multicultural outlook and the ability to incorporate diverse cultural inspirations into her work. She is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and french
When she’s not creating, Rita loves exploring new cultures, learning continuously, and sharing moments with family and friends.
