Creative Weaving Classes and Workshops in Lisbon

Tailored Textile Experiences in Portugal

Step into a world of colour, texture, and slow craftsmanship.

Each workshop is an invitation to reconnect with your hands, your creativity, and the quiet rhythm of weaving. Whether you are a complete beginner or already exploring textile arts, every session is thoughtfully tailored to your pace, your interests, and your personal story.

At Cross Lights, no two workshops are the same. From small loom introductions to more immersive textile experiences, you can explore techniques such as handweaving, fabric reuse, colour composition, and intuitive design — always guided with care and attention.

You might choose to transform meaningful garments into woven pieces, experiment with natural fibres, or simply enjoy a mindful creative moment during your stay in Portugal. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and designed to make you feel at ease from the very first thread.

What to expect:

  • Private or small-group weaving workshops

  • Beginner-friendly and advanced sessions

  • Customised projects (from small pieces to wearable textiles)

  • Sustainable and mindful textile practices

  • A warm, inspiring studio environment

Because each experience is personalised, availability, duration, and pricing are shared upon request.

Reviews

Your weaving journey can begin with a simple conversation.

Let’s create something meaningful together.

Reach out in the way that feels most natural to you — whether by WhatsApp, email, or message — and you will receive a thoughtful response to guide you.request.

You are warmly invited to get in touch to shape your ideal workshop.

Wooden weaving shuttles and colorful yarns arranged on a white surface.
Color swatches, embroidery threads, fabric swatches, markers, graph paper, and a textured fabric sample on a green cutting mat, indicating a crafting or design workspace.
A person using a red tool to clean or remove dust from a metal or plastic surface with vertical grooves.
Close-up of a person with red and white knitted or woven material draped over their arm and wrist, with some skin visible.
Display of knitting and craft supplies including yarn, sticks, a hoop with woven color pattern, and colored pencils in a glass container.
“Her space is inspiring and cozy and she has so many materials and ideas for you to work with.”

Private Classes

  • Student weaving on a table loom

    Best Seller

    Introduction to weaving

    Duration: 4h
    Target Audience: 12+ years
    Number of Participants: Max.3
    Location:  Studio Cross Lights

    Take home a small wall decor

    Set up a loom and learn to weave with guidance, time, and attention to detail.

    With the purchase of a table loom Lojan + introduction workshop (4h), I offer 1 dedicated hour to help you set up your loom.

    A Lojan 4-shaft table loom will be available in the studio for you to try before purchasing.

    You may take your loom assembled or unassembled.

    General contents

    Fundamentals of weaving and working with a table loom

    Essential preparation

    Weaving design, textures, materials

    Calculations for warp and weft

    Loom setup

    Finishing techniques

    Price: €122

  • Scarf made by a student

    Weave your Scarf

    Duration: 6h to 9h
    Target Audience: 12+ years
    Number of Participants: Max.2
    Location: Studio Cross Lights

    Take home a scarf

  • banqueta com tecido fabricado manualmente

    Weaving for upholstery

    Duration: 6h to 9h
    Target Audience: 12+ years
    Number of Participants: Max.2
    Location: Studio Cross Lights

    Take home a fabric

  • ténis tecido á mão Cross Lights x Just Burel

    Weave for a sneaker

    Duration: 6h to 9h
    Target Audience: 12+ years
    Number of Participants: Max.2
    Location: Studio Cross Lights

    Receive at home the sneakers with the fabric that you weave. (Only able to ship within Europe)

  • Gift Voucher

    Gift Voucher

  • Close-up of hands weaving colorful threads on a loom.

    Workshop for Hotels

  • A bedroom with a bed covered in a white crochet blanket, a colorful striped rug, a small wooden table with a green woven top, and two chairs. The room has white walls, a window with sheer curtains, and wall art including a dark textile hanging and framed pictures.

    1 week Residency

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Group Activities

  • Participants weaving a big tapestry with recycle plastic

    Community Tapestry

    Duration: 4h to 3 days
    Target Audience: 6+ years
    Number of Participants: up to 100 participants
    Location: upon agreement

  • Participants weaving on a cardboard loom, with plants

    Creative Weaving

    Duration: 2h30mt
    Target Audience: 12+ years
    Number of Participants: Max.10
    Location: upon agreement

  • Weaved vintage lampshade

    Weave a Lampshade

    Duration: 4h
    Target Audience: 12+ years
    Number of Participants: Max.10
    Location: upon agreement

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