Mindful Sustainable Craft Workshop in Funchal

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 waste. In this workshop, you’ll learn to pattern cut and saddle stitch your own eco-friendly item, 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 hole punching for stitching • Learn to hand sew using the saddle stitch technique • Finish your piece with edge painting What's included: • Malai material (various colours) • Threads (various colours) • All necessary tools provided for in-class use Workshop information: • Duration: Approximately 2 hours depending on group size • Dates: Everyday except Saturday • Time: Mon to Fri 10:30am-7pm / Sunday 2-7pm

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 describe 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.

• 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

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