ABOUT THE ARTISAN

Born in Moinhos de Vento, in the municipality of Mértola, Bruno Mareco learned the art of buinho from his grandfather. Having always shown a special taste for handicrafts and the know-how of his region, at just 22 years old, Bruno spends his days working in the weaving workshop in Mértola and the rest of his time saving the buinho tradition through demonstrations and training.

 

 

SUMMARY

The buinho is the material most commonly used for stuffing the distinctive Alentejo chairs. From the banks of calm streams to our homes, there are many processes to take into account when treating this plant and the wood it is used in. In this 3-day immersion, you will follow and discover the best-kept secrets of this know-how followed by the young Bruno Mareco, who is now giving new life to the buinho tradition.

 

 

PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY May 29th

Reception from 18:00

Casa Spira, Vila Nova da Baronia

(Optional)

 

THURSDAY May 30th (Corpus Christi holiday)

10H00-12H WORKSHOP PART 1

Walking tour of the countryside accompanied by a craftsman and a guide for selecting and harvesting the buinho plant

14H30-16H30 WORKSHOP PART 2

Drying and processing the buinho

 

FRIDAY May 31st

9H00-13H00 WORKSHOP PART 3

Selecting the wood and assembling the chair frame

 

SATURDAY June 1st

9H00-13H00 WORKSHOP PART 4

Stuffing the chair's seat with wood

 

15H00 PNC PROGRAM

natural and cultural heritage program optional

 

17:30 Conclusion of the program

 

SUNDAY June 2nd

Participants who wish may stay in the house until the end of day 2.

 

 

MATERIALS INCLUDED

Burlap and wood.