TABLE TANGLES :
3-DAY BASKET WEAVING RETREAT
Table Tangles is a 3-day basket weaving retreat at Soul Farm in Aljezur. Led by Ysaline from Atelier Balancê, this series of workshops offers a hands-on experience in traditional and contemporary basket weaving techniques. Throughout the workshops we’ll create various pieces - from table runners, to little baskets, bottle covers and handbrooms - and shape a shared table setting for our last lunch.
During the retreat Danila will spoil us with her delightfully seasonal cooking magic.
Whether you’re new to weaving or a seasoned enthusiast, you’re very welcome to join us on this creative journey. Set in the beautiful landscape of the Costa Vicentina we’ll embrace slowness, enjoy the process of creating together and develop a better understanding of the materials and the land.
When : 9-12th of October 2025
Location : Soul Farm Algarve
Price : €480
Included :
4x workshops
3x nights of accommodation
1x welcome dinner
3x breakfast
3x lunch
1x tapas evening
Find all the details here.
Booking : hello@atelierbalance.net
About the previous basket weaving retreats:
'I thoroughly enjoyed the basket weaving weekend retreat created by Ysaline. It was the perfect blend of weaving, belly laughs, fabulous food all in a tranquil setting. Highly recommend - B.'
'Participei recentemente num retiro de trabalhos manuais de cestos em Aljezur e foi uma experiência verdadeiramente maravilhosa. Durante os três dias, fui surpreendida pela comida deliciosa preparada pela Danila, que colocava tanto amor em cada prato que nos servia, verdadeiras iguarias. O grupo era fantástico, composto por seis pessoas com experiências de vida tão interessantes, de várias nacionalidades e com uma combinação de idades que tornou a convivência ainda mais enriquecedora. O espaço era incrível, nada pretensioso, e o host foi super simpático e atencioso, fazendo-nos sentir em casa. A Ysaline, nossa professora, foi simplesmente incrível. Com muita paciência, ensinou-nos diversas técnicas e trouxe muitos materiais para trabalharmos. Recomendo vivamente este retiro a todos que procuram uma experiência única e enriquecedora. - S.'
EXHIBITION :
ENTWINING NATURE
ENTRELAÇAR A NATUREZA
ongoing
Rua 29 de Agosto, Aljezur
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LISBON DESIGN WEEK :
'VIAGENS' | Santo Infante
Santo Infante is a decoration and furniture store dedicated only to Portuguese brands. It works with more than 100 national brands that allow projects and houses to be decorated 100% in Portuguese.
For this edition, Santo Infante brings together Portuguese weavers and persons with inspiring journeys in a unique exhibition. There are trips that mark and inspire our lives and that can even result in total changes in our path. In this exhibition, Santo Infante challenges artists to create unique pieces that can convey these emotions and unique journeys.
When : 28th of May - 1st of June 2025
Where : Santo Infante
Avenida Infante Santo 23B
1350-177 Lisboa
EXHIBITION : Contra/Tempo
Contra/Tempo, a collective exhibition with 47 pieces from 45 artists, is a space for contemplation and reflection about the importance of time in contemporary manual production. It celebrates the dedication that new artisans and artists put in every step of the creative and production process.
The exhibition can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 14h to 19h, in Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet (in front of the Guess shop) until the 31st of March 2025.
The entry is free !
Organisation: Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet
Coordination: Sota Art
Curation: Filipa Belo, Portugal Manual
Exhibition design: Eliana Tomaz
Production: Bruno Jose Silva and Mariana Sá Marques
Graphic design: Silvia Santos Silva
HENRY VAN DE VELDE DESIGN AWARDS 24
I'm very happy to announce I won the Silver Award for the Crafts category of the Henry van de Velde Awards 24 !
If you're curious to know more about this project or discover the other winners, have a look here.
#HVDV24 MINI-EXPO : TUCUMÃ
27th of April until 26th of May 2024
MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp
Nationalestraat 28
2000 Antwerp
Belgium
3-DAY BASKET WEAVING IMMERSION
During three days we'll dive into ancient crafts, embrace slowness and create a variety of tiny baskets and samples, all this using our hands as main tools. We'll be using found materials - local plants and discarded ropes. You'll learn the basics of 'empreita de palma', coiling and twining techniques, and cordage making. In between the workshops you'll have time to discover the spectacular landscapes of the Costa Vicentina, join yoga or surf classes, or simply take it easy in the peaceful scenery of Soul Farm.
When :
23-26th of May 2024
19-22nd of September 2024
8-11th of May 2025
Location : Soul Farm Algarve
2-DAY WORKSHOP EMPREITA DE PALMA
TERTÚLIA - Associação Sócio-Cultural de Aljezur
For 2 days, Tertúlia offers a chance to connect with nature, discovering local flora and enjoying the time to feel this raw material so characteristic of the regional culture.
A traditional craft of the Algarve, palm plaiting is made from the only native palm tree in Europe - Chamaerops humilis - from which hats, rugs, baskets, brooms, and many other things are made. Ysaline, from Atelier Balancê, is part of a new generation of artisans bringing their creativity to this ancient art. For 2 days, she will share some of her knowledge with participants.
When : Sat. 18 and Sun. 19th of May 2024
10h30 - 12h30 | 13h30 - 17h00
Location : Escola Barranco da Vaca - EN120, Aljezur
Registration mandatory. Places are limited.
For more details and booking :
Tertúlia - Associação Sócio-Cultural de Aljezur
or (+351) 913857406
