August 2025 Β· Casa Museu Jaime Umbelino

This summer, discover the art of weaving with your own hands.
Tailor-made workshops for individuals, families, or groups β€” designed to awaken creativity, slow down, and connect through colour, texture, and tradition.

🧑 For Families & Friends

Weave a Lampshade

Turn a simple lampshade into a unique and expressive piece. Get inspired

  • Duration: 4 hours

  • Audience: Ages 12+

  • Participants: Up to 10

  • Location: At Casa Museu or on request

  • Price: €40 per person

  • Includes: All materials + vintage lampshade structures

Creative Weaving

A hands-on introduction to weaving for all ages.

  • Duration: 2h30

  • Audience: Ages 9+ (children 7–9 with adult companion)

  • Participants: Up to 10

  • Price: €25 per person

  • Includes:

    • Basic weaving techniques

    • Natural yarns (plant and animal-based)

    • Creative piece to take home

This workshop promotes sustainability, creativity and a deeper connection to the textile world.

πŸ’« Private Sessions (1–2 participants)

Discount for the second participant.

Introduction to Weaving on a Table Loom

A gentle start to the world of handweaving. Check Reviews
Learn to set up the loom, understand the rhythm of weaving, and create a personal piece.

  • Duration: 2 hours to multiple days (flexible format)

  • Audience: Ages 12+

  • Participants: Max. 2

  • Price: 20€

  • Includes: All materials

Weave for Your Home

Create a handwoven piece to decorate your space β€” from table mats and small rugs to wall hangings or upholstery fabric for a stool or chair. Get inspired

  • Duration: 6 hours to multiple days (3h sessions)

  • Audience: Ages 12+

  • Participants: Max. 2

  • Price: From €20/hour

  • Includes: Recycled wool and other natural fibres

Weave a Scarf

Choose your palette, your rhythm, your materials β€” and weave a scarf that is entirely your own.
A mindful and creative experience to gift or keep.

  • Duration: 3 hours to several days (3h sessions)

  • Audience: Ages 12+

  • Participants: Max. 2

  • Price: From €25

  • Includes: Alpaca, wool, and cotton yarns

πŸ“ Location: Casa Museu Jaime Umbelino, Foz do Arelho
πŸ“… Available: Wednesdays to Fridays, throughout August
πŸ“© Bookings & info: lisboncrosslights@gmail.com

Located in the heart of the village, just next to the Church of Foz, stands the old Casa do Arco.

It was here that Jaime Jorge Umbelino (1916–2007) was born β€” a writer, linguist, teacher, and chronicler.

Today, the Dr. Jaime Umbelino House-Museum, composed of several rooms and an inner garden, offers visitors a historical insight into the ways of life and traditions of the people of Foz do Arelho. The space hosts artist residencies and promotes thematic exhibitions, cultural gatherings, and initiatives aimed at both the local community and visitors.