Projects
Over the years, we have supported many clients and managed education, research, strategy and design projects in varied creative fields.
A common denominator across all of our projects, is our passion to create value through deep dedication to art, creativity, sustainability and responsible production.
Edições Saber Fazer
Our in-house book publisher, focusing on technical books on the topics of craft and small-scale manufacturing. Our Saber Fazer unit is the editor and publisher and our graphic design studio Ofício is in charge of the visuals and all the editorial design. You can find our collection at Saber Fazer website.
Shearing Demonstration
Over the past few years, we have been organising, for different entities, shearing demonstrations aimed at the end public. With wool's economic devaluation as a raw material, shearing practices have also been degraded. Therefore, it is urgent to raise awareness for shearing that guarantees animal welfare and safeguards the quality of the wool removed.
Porto Fashion and Fabric Museum
Research, creation of exhibition content, production of texts and technical and scientific advice for the installation of the Porto Fashion and Fabric Museum located at WOW - World of Wine, in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Wool Production and Processing
Research into small-scale wool processing methods. The work developed allowed us to acquire fundamental knowledge and apply it in different educational and technical consulting projects. As a direct result of this project, we also highlight the publication of different technical books and manuals.
Silk Production
In 2015 and 2016, we developed a research project dedicated to small-scale silk production, from silkworm breeding to thread extraction. The work developed allowed us to acquire fundamental knowledge and apply it in different educational projects, such as Saber Fazer em Serralves and Saber Fazer em Famalicão. As a direct result of this project, we also highlight the publication of the manual “A Seda - Da Lagarta ao Fio” published by Saber Fazer in 2023.
Natural Dyeing
Since 2015, we have been developing research activities related to natural dyeing, including producing dye plants in organic mode, extracting pigment and subsequent dyeing. Among the species produced are Isatis tinctoria, Persiscaria tinctoria and Indigofera suffruticosa, all related to Indigo and Rubia tinctorium, Coriopsis tinctoria, Isatis tinctoria and Persicaria tinctoria. The research has allowed us to create the knowledge base for many activities, including our own training programs, online courses, projects such as Saber Fazer em Serralves and Saber Fazer em Famalicão, and consultancy services for private clients.
Flax and Linen Production
Since 2015, we have been developing research activities related to flax and linen production, specifically Linho Galego, an indigenous variety from Portugal. The research has allowed us to create the knowledge base for many activities, including our training programs, online courses such as the one developed in the GatewayCrafts project, projects such as Saber Fazer em Serralves and Saber Fazer em Famalicão, and production consultancy services for private clients.
Saber Fazer in Famalicão
This was a research and education project for the Municipality of Famalicão, where activities were carried out in two basic schools, the Museu da Indústria Têxtil da Bacia do Ave and Parque da Devesa. The activities were dedicated to flax, linen, silk, and natural dyeing plants, including demonstration and long-term courses with all the productive cycles.
Portuguese Wool
This was pioneering work, as all the wool from native Portuguese breeds was gathered and processed for the first time. The knowledge gained gave us valuable insights into the type of wool that each native breed produces and its potential for textile use.
Saber Fazer in Serralves
Research project and annual educational program for the Serralves Foundation. The project included activities dedicated to natural textile fibres and their processing techniques. The entire program was supported by the production of raw materials in situ, namely wool from the Serralves Park herd, linen, silk, and dye plants.
Mulheres de Bucos
In 2011, we recorded wool processing in Bucos, Northern Portugal. This involved excellent community involvement, which resulted in our contribution to the book Mulheres de Bucos—Trabalho da Lã and in the curatorial process for the installation of a museum at Casa da Lã, which can still be visited today.
Flax and Linen Production
Since 2015, we have been developing research activities related to flax and linen production, specifically Linho Galego, an indigenous variety from Portugal. The research has allowed us to create the knowledge base for many activities, including our training programs, online courses such as the one developed in the GatewayCrafts project, projects such as Saber Fazer em Serralves and Saber Fazer em Famalicão, and production consultancy services for private clients.