ThreadWritten 2024 Portugal Tours
Our group in Arraiolos with our teachers, 2024.
Here are a few photos from two weeks of delicious fiber, textiles, stitching, landscapes, art, architecture, and food in two beautiful regions of Portugal– with great company! I’ll be opening 2025 registration in a few weeks. For now, take a look HERE. Email me to let me know you’re interested!
VIANA DO CASTELO + PORTO
Inspecting the flax grown from seed on Maria’s property. She makes linen from seed to woven fabric, often embroidered or made into a garment.
Linen weavings and embroidered blouse by Maria.
Studying the stitches on a tablecloth by Fatima, our instructor.
Walking through Porto.
Women getting ready for the parade, Viana do Castelo.
ÉVORA, ARRAIOLOS + LISBON
On our way to dinner in Évora.
Arraiolos work in progress by participant Jamie L.
Weaver at work on an Alentejo mantas now destined to become a rug.
Antique talhas, clay pots for making wine, for sale at the market.