In this blog post we made a lil' recap for you of the 6 Basketry Workshops we currently have in our offer with beautiful and talented artisans in Portugal.
Have a read! :)
2 Days Empreita de Palma Immersion with Ysaline in Aljezur, Portugal
The 2 Days Empreita de Palma Immersion with Ysaline in Aljezur, Portugal, offers a hands-on experience in traditional Algarve basket weaving. Over two full days, you will learn about the history and technique of "empreita de palma" while creating your own baskets under Ysaline's guidance. The workshop, hosted on Ysaline's terrace, accommodates up to six people, includes all materials and meals, and is available in multiple languages, with pricing based on group size.
4 Hour Traditional Algarvian Basketry Art Workshop "Empreita de Palma" with Ysaline in Aljezur, Portugal
The 4-hour Traditional Algarvian Basketry Art Workshop with Ysaline in Aljezur, Portugal, teaches you the traditional "empreita de palma" basket weaving technique, allowing you to create your own customized piece. Ysaline, who picks and dries palm leaves locally, shares this centuries-old craft with small groups of 1-6 people on her terrace, located in a quiet valley near Aljezur. The workshop includes regional delicacies and drinks, with prices starting at € 64 per person for groups of two or more.
3 Hour Empreita Braiding Beginner Workshop with Maria in São Brás de Alportel, Portugal
The 3-hour Empreita Braiding Beginner Workshop with Maria in São Brás de Alportel, Portugal, teaches you to prepare and braid palm leaves into small objects like belts or keychains. Held at Maria's atelier in the "Museu do Traje," the workshop includes a museum visit and can accommodate 1-6 people, with all materials provided. Maria, who learned this traditional Portuguese craft from her grandmother, aims to revive and modernize the lost art of "empreita" basketry through her workshops and collaborations.
6 Hour Basketry Art Workshop "Build Your Empreita Basket" with Maria in São Brás de Alportel, Portugal
In Maria João Gomes' 6-hour Basketry Art Workshop "Build Your Empreita Basket" in São Brás de Alportel, you will learn the traditional Portuguese technique of "empreita," creating an entire basket from handpicked and prepared palm leaves. The workshop is held at Maria's atelier inside the "Museu do Traje," with access to the museum's facilities and gardens. Maria, who learned this art from her grandmother, aims to revive the lost tradition of "empreita" and has turned her craft into a global artistic venture.
4 Hour Textile Basketry Workshop with Maria in Algarve, Portimão, Portugal
In the 4-hour Textile Basketry Workshop with Maria in Portimão, Portugal, you will learn a coil basket weaving technique using natural textile fibers and wool to create their own unique textile basket. The workshop includes welcome drinks and typical Portuguese snacks, and is held at Maria's atelier in Vale da Rainha, accommodating 1-12 people. Maria, a textile artist born in Coimbra, developed her passion for basketry and textiles as a way to explore three-dimensional art, and offers her workshops daily, with flexible scheduling.
3 Hour Madeira Island Wicker Workshop with Catarina on Madeira, Portugal
In Catarina's 3-hour Madeira Island Wicker Workshop in Madeira, Portugal, you learn to create wicker objects like earrings or baskets while enjoying "Ginja da Madeira" and traditional honey cookies. The workshop also includes a visit to the local wicker plantations where the materials are sourced. Held at Catarina's studio in Funchal, the workshop accommodates up to 8 people, including transportation, refreshments, and a self-made wicker item.
We hope you could get a good first overview of our 6 Basketry Workshops in Southern Portugal. If you have more questions or special requests, reach out to us anytime!
We're excited to hear from you :)
Kat