A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with a textured white coverlet, a colorful striped rug, a small wooden table with a woven green cushion, and a wall decorated with framed art and a star-shaped ornament. Natural light filters through a window with sheer curtains.

One Week Weaving Experience in Lisbon

A creative residency for textile students and enthusiasts

Spend seven inspiring days at Cross Lights Studio, a light-filled weaving space in Lisbon, and experience the art of handweaving guided by designer and artisan Rita Martins Pereira.
This one-week program invites you to slow down, reconnect with your hands, and explore the creative process behind Cross Lights’ unique, sustainable textiles.

What You’ll Experience

Each day, you’ll spend 3–4 hours in the studio learning techniques, exploring materials, and developing your own project — or joining in the creation of new Cross Lights pieces made from recycled yarns and fabrics.
The rest of the day is free, take the opportunity to know Lisbon, be inspired by the tiles, check the museum, or simply relax near the river.

Home craft room with shelves filled with yarn spools, hanging fabrics, and various craft supplies, natural light from a window, with a wooden floor and a beige rug.

Program Options

Personal Project

  • 7 nights accommodation at the studio

  • 3–4 hours/day of guided weaving time

  • Use of loom, tools, and yarns

  • Personal guidance for your creative project

  • Time for reflection and local discovery

Collaborative Creation

  • 7 nights accommodation (single bedroom with private wc)

  • Daily participation in Cross Lights’ studio work

  • Learn about weaving with recycled yarns and sustainable design

  • Help create new products and color compositions

  • Ideal for students seeking practical textile experience

Booking & Availability

Programs are available throughout the year, depending on studio schedule.
Please send a message to book a video-call so we can discuss and tailor your stay.

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Good to Know

  • All levels welcome — no previous experience needed

  • 1 participant per week

  • 3º floor, no lift

  • Accommodation (single bedroom with private wc)

  • Meals not included (kitchen access available)

  • Insurance not included

  • Studio located near the metro and 20 minutes from central Lisbon

A small kitchen with white cabinets, a mini microwave, dish soap, and a dish rack on the counter. A washing machine and laundry drying rack are visible through an open door leading to a brightly lit laundry area.
A bedroom with white walls and minimal decor. There is a bed with a white textured cover, a blue cushion, and a beige cushion. A small lamp with a green and blue striped shade sits on a small table with a matching striped cover. On the wall, there is a black and white photograph, a colorful woven wall hanging, and two small circular pictures. A framed picture hangs on the upper right corner of the wall, and a folding chair with a TARDIS design pillow leans against the wall.