Madeira Embroidery Workshop – Embroidering the Carnations of April 25th

CONCEPT

Come celebrate the Carnation Revolution with needles in hand. In this workshop we will have a very special guest, Guida Vieira! She was an unavoidable figure in the fight for the labor rights of Madeira’s embroiderers.
Come meet her!

Historically, embroidery has been at the center of profound debates about labor, exploitation, and global inequality. What is often seen as a domestic and silent act is, in fact, one of the oldest forms of political, social, and cultural expression.

Recently, we have seen embroidery transform into a language of mourning and denunciation (as in the case of the genocide in Palestine), proving that each stitch can be a cry of solidarity. In this workshop, embroidery emerges as an expression of resistance.

PROGRAM

10H – 13H

Historical and cultural context: Embroidery as a tool of resistance and the invisible role of embroiderers in the construction of the embroidery industry.

Technical learning: Introduction to traditional stitches (Corda Stitch, Matiz Stitch and Garanito) guided by the embroiderer so you can embroider your own Carnation on an ecobag.

• Materials: All materials are included (eco-bag, fabric, thread, needle, thimble, and finger cot).

• Venue: Civic Center of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos (Rua Cónego Agostinho Figueira de Faria, n.º 6).

• Target audience: Anyone wishing to learn traditional techniques; no previous experience necessary.

• Languages: Portuguese and English.

• Capacity: Minimum of 5 and maximum of 18 participants.

• Cancellations and Refunds: The registration fee will be refunded if the cancellation is communicated up to 2 days before the scheduled date.