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  • Language
    Portuguese, English, Spanish
  • Duration
    2h / 1 day
  • Difficulty
    Beginner
  • Next Date
    Upon Request

Discover the timeless art of weaving in this hands-on cardboard loom workshop, where creativity, sustainability, and traditional textile craft come together. Participants learn to construct their own cardboard looms from scratch and explore three basic weaving techniques, working with upcycled materials to transform fabric scraps and yarn remnants into beautiful, functional pieces. This sustainable craft workshop combines ancient weaving principles with contemporary eco-conscious practice, making it ideal for craft enthusiasts, families, and beginners seeking a creative, environmentally friendly experience.

Throughout the session, participants explore color, pattern, and composition, gaining confidence in creating unique woven pieces while understanding the value of upcycling and mindful material use. The workshop emphasizes practical techniques, personal creative expression, and the environmental benefits of repurposing materials. By the end of the experience, each participant takes home a completed mini woven piece, providing a tangible reminder of their artistic achievement and sustainable making principles.


What Participants Will Learn

🧵 How to construct a cardboard loom from scratch

🧵 Three basic weaving techniques and pattern creation

🧵 Using upcycled materials for textile crafts

🧵 Principles of composition and color in weaving

🧵 Finishing techniques for functional, decorative pieces


What’s Included

🧵 All materials including cardboard, needles, thread, fabric scraps, support, and scissors

🧵 Step-by-step instruction for loom construction and weaving techniques

🧵 Guidance on upcycled textile use and sustainable creative practices

🧵 Completed mini woven piece to take home


Why Join This Workshop

This cardboard loom weaving workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore traditional textile skills through sustainable and accessible methods. Participants gain hands-on experience, learn beginner-friendly weaving techniques, and create eco-conscious pieces while understanding the connection between creative practice and environmental impact. Ideal for craft lovers, eco-conscious makers, and beginners seeking a meaningful, enjoyable textile project.

Related Tags: Arts & Crafts, Artisanal, Weaving

Location

Fábrica Moderna, Rua Pereira Henriques, Lisbon, Portugal

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    More about your Teacher Melanie Alves

    Melanie Alves

    Mel Alves é uma artista multidisciplinar luso-americana com estúdio em Lisboa. Reconhecida como eco-artista e artivista, dedica-se a uma prática sustentável que aborda questões ambientais e sociais.
    Formada em Belas Artes pela Universidade do Porto, estudou também na ENSBA de Paris e de Bordéus, onde recebeu uma bolsa de mérito.
    Após viver e trabalhar em Londres (UK) e São Francisco (USA), regressou a Portugal em 2019.
    O seu trabalho já foi exibido em vários espaços internacionais, como a Maison du Portugal (Paris), The Midway Gallery, Whitewalls/Shooting Gallery, 111 Minna Gallery e Mirus Gallery.