Mindful Sustainable Craft Workshop in Funchal

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step away from the rush of sightseeing and slow down with a hands-on creative experience using Malai, an innovative sustainable material made from coconut water.

In this workshop, you’ll learn to create your own eco-friendly item from scratch, guided step-by-step. No previous experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to make something by hand.

Slow down, reconnect, and create with intention.

What you'll experience:
• Discover Malai, an innovative, sustainable biocomposite textile
• Cut your own cardholder/small wallet from a pattern
• Learn how to punch holes for stitching
• Learn to hand sew using the traditional saddle stitch technique
• Exploring finishing techniques to complete your piece

What's included:
• Malai material (various colours)
• Threads (various colours)
• All necessary tools provided for in-class use

Workshop information:
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
• Dates: Everyday except Saturday

What's Included

Materials included
Tools for in-class use

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Once you arrive at the location, enter the building. Take the lift on the right or the stairs on the left to the third floor. On the third floor, follow the hallway to the end and look for the door labelled 3F. Ring the doorbell, or enter directly if the door is already open.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join this hands-on Sustainable Craft Workshop where you’ll create your own unique eco-friendly card holder from scratch using an innovative biocomposite material. As you stitch, you’ll discover a slower, more mindful rhythm. Many participants have described the experience as meditative and deeply relaxing. Leave with a new skill, a unique handmade creation, and a meaningful experience of sustainable design and mindful making.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sustainable Craft Workshops

Tags

Sustainable Tours
Craft Classes
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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