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The Manual Break: weekend pilot edition
March 20-22 2026
Retiro do Bosque, Minde | Portugal
A full weekend centred on tangible arts, nature and connection with a like-minded small community who believed in this idea from the very beginning .
A pause from always-on into hands-on mode, guided by Portuguese artists who invited us into their rhythm.
The weekend included two hands-on workshops, curated by our friends at Portugal Manual and led by Portuguese artists who carry tradition into the present:
Portuguese traditional tapestry (arraiolos) with Susana Cereja
Monotype Screen Printing with Rita Daniel, from FICA Oficina Criativa
Outside the workshops, time was intentionally open to explore other creative corners (sponsored by Viarco), go for a walk or simply rest and enjoy the surroundings.
Every object and every message was placed with intention to shape the experience as a whole.
Future event being planned for different locations.
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