22nd March 2025 - Tapestry weaving introduction workshop - IN PERSON

On 22nd March, we will receive Guida Fonseca to guide another exceptional workshop at Saber Fazer: Introduction to Tapestry Weaving.

From traditional to contemporary Tapestry, several transformations took place that gave it a new status and function, assuming itself as a territory and tool of plastic expression. The tapestry maker is not only a skilled performer, but also a creator and performer.

With decades of experience in professional training in the area of Tapestry and Weaving, Guida Fonseca stands out not only for her vast knowledge within the subject of textile fibers, but for being an advocate of well-structured and quality technical knowledge. laying a solid foundation for continuous learning.
This workshop will last 7 hours, and the goal is to transmit the basics of the complex art that is Tapestry.
The cost of the workshop includes all the raw materials to be used and the loan of an individual loom.

REGISTRATION
To register for the workshop, please add the workshop to the shopping cart, completing the purchase as normal. Once the payment has been made, your registration will be automatically completed.

Teacher: Guida Fonseca;
Day: March 22nd, 2025;
Schedule: 9:30am - 18:30pm with lunch break (7 hours);

Place:
Saber Fazer Workshop
Rua da Aliança 112-114, Porto
T: 968851237

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CONTENTS OF THIS WORKSHOP:

- Brief historical and theoretical introduction
- The looms
- The raw materials
- Elaboration of projects for the execution of small tapestries
- Interpretation of a project
- Installation of webs on the looms
- The main tapestry techniques
- Structures, ligaments, various points
- Some three-dimensional techniques
- Execution of tapestries
- Finishing techniques

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Cancellation policy: Participation in a paid workshop can be canceled with a full refund up to 10 days before the workshop date. Less than a week before the workshop is held, we are unable to make a refund.