EMBROIDERED HERBARIUM
Embroidery on natural plants with Sara Ratola
In this workshop, participants will explore the beauty of embroidery on leaves and other natural materials found in gardens near XTANT´s gallery/market. The goal is to create a one-of-a-kind embroidered herbarium, capturing the essence of the local flora in a stunning visual display.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn various embroidery techniques and stitches to create beautiful designs. Leaves, flowers, branches, and small plants that are carefully collected, respecting the environment and local regulations.
No previous knowledge needed.
Materials: Embroidery threads - Needles - Leaves, branches, other plant materials - Diferents kinds of paper - Scissors
Participants are also encouraged to bring their own finds from the surrounding area to contribute to the diversity of the herbarium.
Final project: your own herbarium
Duration: 4 hours
Cost per person: 150 €
Maximun 12
Embroidery on natural plants with Sara Ratola
In this workshop, participants will explore the beauty of embroidery on leaves and other natural materials found in gardens near XTANT´s gallery/market. The goal is to create a one-of-a-kind embroidered herbarium, capturing the essence of the local flora in a stunning visual display.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn various embroidery techniques and stitches to create beautiful designs. Leaves, flowers, branches, and small plants that are carefully collected, respecting the environment and local regulations.
No previous knowledge needed.
Materials: Embroidery threads - Needles - Leaves, branches, other plant materials - Diferents kinds of paper - Scissors
Participants are also encouraged to bring their own finds from the surrounding area to contribute to the diversity of the herbarium.
Final project: your own herbarium
Duration: 4 hours
Cost per person: 150 €
Maximun 12
Embroidery on natural plants with Sara Ratola
In this workshop, participants will explore the beauty of embroidery on leaves and other natural materials found in gardens near XTANT´s gallery/market. The goal is to create a one-of-a-kind embroidered herbarium, capturing the essence of the local flora in a stunning visual display.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn various embroidery techniques and stitches to create beautiful designs. Leaves, flowers, branches, and small plants that are carefully collected, respecting the environment and local regulations.
No previous knowledge needed.
Materials: Embroidery threads - Needles - Leaves, branches, other plant materials - Diferents kinds of paper - Scissors
Participants are also encouraged to bring their own finds from the surrounding area to contribute to the diversity of the herbarium.
Final project: your own herbarium
Duration: 4 hours
Cost per person: 150 €
Maximun 12
About the tutor
Sara Ratola is a Portuguese textile artist, also proudly known as “A Rendeira”.
She is passionate about art and the earth, two passions that led her to choose landscape architecture for training. Her main inspirations are nature and portuguese culture and traditions. The techniques that she explores are Arraiolos, Esmirna, Crochet and Free Embroidery.
