PALMA is a hands-on 3-day basket weaving course exploring the universe of the Chamaerops humilis (Palmeira-anã), also known as the dwarf palm or Palmeira-das-vassouras, and one of the few palm species native to the West Mediterranean region.
Led by Ysaline from Atelier Balancê, this series of workshops offers an opportunity to get to know the plant and discover its many creative possibilities. Participants will learn traditional basket weaving techniques including Empreita de Palma and Malha de Palma, while also transforming leftover palm fibers into recycled paper and hand brooms.
Beyond learning practical craft skills, working with the palm leaves will help to understand the lanscape in which they grow, and the cultural, social and economic value they carry.
The course takes place at Soul Farm in Aljezur. Set within the beautiful landscape of the Costa Vicentina, it provides a peaceful and inspiring space for workshops, accommodation and relaxation. Whether you’re new to basketry or a dedicated enthusiast, you’re very welcome to join us on this creative journey.
INTERWOVEN, a project rooted in the exchange of knowledge and stories that culminated in a collective work by 10 artists, curated by Omarcity and Felipa Almeida, and developed during their residency at Calipo.
On the 11th of April we presented the exhibition at Calipo in Vila Viçosa.
The exhibition will travel to Sintra and Belgium later this year. More info will follow.
Find more information here.
WORKSHOP : Empreita de Palma
Empreita de Palma is a traditional basketry technique from the Algarve, using dried leaves from the dwarf palm (Chamaerops humilis). In this workshop you'll get an introduction to the history of the technique, the plant and the process of harvesting and drying the palm leaves. You'll learn the different stages of the technique, from braiding the leaves to sewing them into a small basket.
Saturday 11/7
at Artlier
10h00 - 14h00
Rua Gervásio Lobato 47B, 1350-151 Lisbon
WORKSHOP : Esparto/Palm Hand brooms
A broom is a humble tool, one of humanity's oldest inventions, and simply a beautiful object. We'll create a small hand broom made from beaten esparto grass (Stipa tenacissima) and palm leaves (Chamaerops humilis).
Saturday 11/7
at Artlier
15h00 - 18h00
Rua Gervásio Lobato 47B, 1350-151 Lisbon
past events
Lisbon Design Week
Arquivo Aires Mateus
27 - 31/05
Uma exposição coletiva, no âmbito da Lisbon Design Week, que explora a intersecção entre o artesanato, a inovação e o design.
A group exhibition as part of Lisbon Design Week, exploring the intersection of craftsmanship, innovation, and design.
Curadoria de/ Curated by André Matos, Astrid Suzano e Vasco Águas
Autores/ Authors Atelier Gárgula Gótica, Ana Rita de Arruda, André Panóias, Baptiste da Silva, Daniel Alonso, João Francisco, Jürgen Cramer, Lia Raquel Marques, Mariana Filipe, Samuel Reis, Stéphanie Branco, Tânia Grazinas Mendes, Vasco Fragoso Mendes e Ysaline Ophoff.
Com o apoio de/ Supported by Lisbon Design Week, Arquivo Aires Mateus, Cosentino, Banema, Barreiros e Barreiros, Élitis, Gandia Blasco, Anita Blake e Quinta da Ferrosa.
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
EXHIBITION :
ENTWINING NATURE
ENTRELAÇAR A NATUREZA
ongoing
Rua 29 de Agosto, Aljezur
3-DAY BASKET WEAVING COURSE
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
9-12th of October 2025
Location : Soul Farm Algarve