ABOUT THE ARTISAN

Textile artist, born in 1983 and a native of Aveiro.

 

“I am passionate about Art and I was fortunate enough to have walked barefoot on the Earth with my grandparents since I was little. These two aspects, so important to me, Art and Earth, led me to choose Landscape Architecture for my training. With the twists and turns that life takes, and how good those twists are, I decided to create A Rendeira. I haven't separated myself from either Art or Earth, I just combine them in a different way.”

 

 

SUMMARY

Are you familiar with Arraiolos carpets? Beyond their characteristic imagery, Arraiolos embroidery stands out for its unique technique, the materials it uses, and how it reflects the Alentejo way of life.

In this 3-day immersion with artist Sara Ratola, participants will be guided through all dimensions of this traditional know-how. They will have the opportunity to create embroidery inspired by the Alentejo landscape or the frescoes found in various chapels and churches in the region. No step will be missed, providing a complete experience and a deep connection to this living heritage.

 

 

PROGRAM

Day 1 — Introduction and Contact with Materials
Morning – Beginning of the immersion in the world of Arraiolos embroidery:
- Presentations
- Presentation of the immersion
- First contact with the materials: learning and executing the Arraiolos stitch and its variations.

Afternoon – Sightseeing and cultural tour of the cultural heritage of Vila Nova da Baronia, serving as inspiration for the participants' individual projects.

 

 

Day 2 — Individual Projects

Morning – Start of the individual project:
- Design the project
Prepare the screen and transfer the design.
- Embroidery

Afternoon – Continuation of the Arraiolos embroidery.

 

Day 3 — Continuation of the work

Morning – Continuation of the embroidery and demonstration of the finishing techniques.

 

Afternoon – Free time; those who wish can continue the embroidery and gather all the necessary materials to continue the work after the immersion.

 

5:00 PM – Conclusion of the program

 

MATERIALS INCLUDED

Canvas, tapestry needle, wool, jute twine, tote bag, graph paper and colored pencils, plain A6 notebook for notes.