In the village of Odemira you will have the opportunity to know the work done in this region by more than 30 members of CACO – Local Artisans Association through the visit to the store, integrated in the Arts and Crafts Center. Helena, a local artisan, will present her weaving atelier and the “path” to the 16th Century through the canvas/fabric used by painters such as El Greco and Tiziano, in the performance of their works. It will be an integral part of a “Human Loom” where the secrets and curiosities of the fabrics will be revealed to you. A visit to a small and unique artisan chocolate factory will take you to the places where cocoa originates. You’ll be able to skirt the Mira River through its wooden walkway, collect your basket of local food products and taste them in the garden of Fonte-Férria.
PROGRAM INCLUDED:
. Experience of 4 hours;
. Craft shop – visit;
. Presentation of the project Lab. O – experience;
. Weaving atelier “Human Tear” – workshops 2 groups every 30 min. – experience;
. Tasting of tea or coffee and handmade chocolate – experience;
. Pedestrian route “Beira Rio” – experience;
. Picnic lunch in “Fonte Ferreia” garden – experience;
. Personal insurance for the activity
»» Available every day (10:00 a.m. – 02:00 p.m.) – By appointment
Languages: PT, EN, DE
Minimum age: 6 years
Information and reservations:
Av. Teófilo da Trindade Nº 8, 7630-124 Odemira
email: maosdeca@cacoartesanato.pt
Phone: +351 925835915
CACO – Association of Craftsmen of the Municipality of Odemira – promotes the arts and crafts, contributing to the dignification of artisans and craft activities.
The main objective of the project is to attract new visitors to the municipality of Odemira and introduce sustainability and innovation in traditional arts and crafts. The project develops creative activities for the production and/or creation of products in the Weaving, Sewing, Jewelery, Pottery and Carpentry workshops of the Arts and Crafts Center.
