August 2025 · Casa Museu Jaime Umbelino

This summer, discover the art of weaving with your own hands.
Tailor-made workshops for individuals, families, or groups — 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.

💫 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 — 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 — 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

📍 Location: Casa Museu Jaime Umbelino, Foz do Arelho
📅 Available: Wednesdays to Fridays, throughout August
📩 Bookings & info: lisboncrosslights@gmail.com