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2012
Feltrando is presented as an Occupational Workshop within the “Trilho” branch of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira, as part of the “Trapézio com Rede I” program.
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March 8th
Exhibition at the Hat Museum showcasing the work developed in the occupational workshop within the “Trilho” branch of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira.
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November 28th
Creation of the Feltrando brand and logo.
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December 6th–9th
Participation in the Casa Project, an Architecture and Design event held at EXPONOR, Porto International Fair. 
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December 19th
31ª Feiras Francas, Palácio dos Talentos, Porto
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2013
May 2th
The project Miss Olive, created by Filomena Almeida, received the Fashion Design Award for the Miss Olive Bag as part of the Oliva Rewind Award creative competition, promoted by Oliva Creative Factory and the Municipality of S. João da Madeira.
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June 12th
Window display at Bule Bule, São João da Madeira
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June 17th
Received the certificate for the Oliva Rewind Award, for the Miss Olive Bag in the Fashion Design category. The ceremony was promoted by the Municipality of S. João da Madeira to mark the official launch of the business wing of Oliva Creative Factory, held in Zone 2 of Oliva, with the presence of His Excellency the Minister for Regional Development, Miguel Poiares Maduro.
The event included a tour of the facilities, the presentation of the Oliva Rewind Award winners, and the signing of contracts for the first creative companies to be installed in the Oliva Creative Factory incubator.
The event included a tour of the facilities, the presentation of the Oliva Rewind Award winners, and the signing of contracts for the first creative companies to be installed in the Oliva Creative Factory incubator.
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July 11, 12 and 13
PopUp, São João da Madeira
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November 18th
Festival in LX Design, FIL Lisbon.
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2014
As part of the Oliva Rewind Award, Feltrando established itself at Oliva Creative Factory with a workshop and showroom, with Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira acting as the promoter.
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May 30th
Feltrando, Created and Handmade in Portugal, inaugurates its showroom at Oliva Creative Factory.
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June 3th
News from Agência Lusa about the upcoming inauguration of Feltrando at Oliva Creative Factory on June 6.
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June 5th
Bárbara Guimarães wears a Miss Olive (Facebook post).
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June 6th
Inauguration of the Feltrando workshop and showroom at OLIVA CREATIVE FACTORY, S. João da Madeira.
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June 30th
Feltrando featured on SIC Mulher in the program Mais Mulher with Ana Rita Clara.
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July 7th
Recognized as one of the 10 best Social Innovation ideas in the CIS-M Ideas Competition. Participated in the “Social Innovation Campus,” including 2 days of mentoring for the development/optimization of the business plan and presenting the idea in an “elevator pitch” format.
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July 28th
“The felts used for hats in S. João da Madeira also serve as a means of social integration. Feltrando is a project that repurposes industrial waste and provides employment to people at risk of social exclusion. The idea is one of the ten finalists of the Social Innovation Competition of the Porto Metropolitan Area ...”
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August 4th
During 2014, Mr. António and Mr. Amadeu worked in production at the Feltrando Workshop. Social entrepreneurship being one of the foundations of Feltrando, the project was promoted by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira through its “Trilho” branch.
Feature report about Feltrando on SIC.
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August 18th
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September 23th
Participation in the Modtíssimo showroom and in the final Modtíssimo fashion show.
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October 24th
Feltrando featured as the highlight of the week on SIC Notícias program Economia Verde.
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November 14th
Feltrando featured on the television program Você na TV on TVI, with Cristina Ferreira.
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December 22th
Delivery of the Feltrando Nativity Scene to the Palácio de Belém for the nativity collection of Dr. Maria Cavaco Silva. Dr. Maria Cavaco Silva received, in audience, the Provider of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira, Dr. José António de Araújo Pais Vieira, accompanied by members of the Board and the sculptor Filomena Conceição Almeida, initiator of the Feltrando Project.
As a social entrepreneurship project promoted by Santa Casa da Misericórdia, Feltrando is aimed at people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
As a social entrepreneurship project promoted by Santa Casa da Misericórdia, Feltrando is aimed at people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
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Showroom and workshop at Store 1 in Oliva Creative Factory.
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2015
January 7th
Featured in issue No. 61 of Atittude magazine, Wishlist section, page 26.
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January 23th
Feltrando featured on the television program Há Tarde! with Herman José and Vanessa Oliveira.
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March
Feltrando comes under the promotion of Filomena Almeida.
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March 10th
Miss Olive by Feltrando, Spring/Summer 2015 collection, showcased at MODtíssimo 45.
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April 15th
The American specialist in cultural entrepreneurship, Alice Loy, with a multisectoral approach (entrepreneurship, culture, tourism, creativity, heritage, and new technologies), visited the Feltrando Workshop at Oliva Creative Factory in S. João da Madeira.
The visit was organized jointly by the United States Embassy and the Serralves Foundation.
The visit was organized jointly by the United States Embassy and the Serralves Foundation.
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November 27th
Visit by journalist Jorge Almeida from the País Positivo supplement of the weekly Sol, for a report to be published in the upcoming December, about Feltrando as a socially-driven company and felt as a textile material. 
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2016
January 4th
News in the Portugal Positivo supplement of Jornal de Notícias (JN) dated December 31, 2015, on page 24. 
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January 12th
Continued partnership with regional industries: Belcinto, Heliotextil, Fanepel, and Oliva Creative Factory.
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January 17th
Launch of the online store.
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March 9th
Participation in the filming of the video to be selected for the program The Next Big Idea on SIC Notícias.
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April 8th
Partnership between Feltrando Portugal and Tudo aos Molhos – Francesinhas & Companhia. Product design: bread baskets, menu holders, and bill holders.
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July 18th
Participation in the Oliva exhibition at 8ª Avenida Shopping Center, S. João da Madeira.
The exhibition showcased the history of the former Oliva factory and its transformation, presenting the projects that are giving new life to this landmark of Sanjoanense heritage: Industrial Tourism and Oliva Creative Factory.
The exhibition showcased the history of the former Oliva factory and its transformation, presenting the projects that are giving new life to this landmark of Sanjoanense heritage: Industrial Tourism and Oliva Creative Factory.
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September 28th
As a guest designer at The Lab – Eureka Shoes Store, Feltrando presented the new branch of its production: FeltrandoLab.
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November 7th
Visit by the Secretary of State for Development and Cohesion to Oliva Creative Factory in S. João da Madeira.
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November 11th
FeltReMade service (restoration and redesign with felt) by and I wonder wedding for the new space at OLIVA CREATIVE FACTORY.
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2017
February to April
Participation in the 1st edition of AMPlifica, the social accelerator promoted by AMP.
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March 19th
Feltrando at BTL, invited by S. João da Madeira Industrial Tourism.
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May
Participation in TECNET, as part of the 1st edition of Amplifica.
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June 2th
Participation in TECNET – Business Camp at Torre da Oliva, S. João da Madeira, through AMPlifica within the scope of Social Entrepreneurship.
Production of Feltrando cushions as part of the Occupational Workshop at Trilho during Trapézio com Rede II in S. João da Madeira and Cucujães, which decorated the lounge of TECNET – Business Camp at Torre da Oliva.
Production of Feltrando cushions as part of the Occupational Workshop at Trilho during Trapézio com Rede II in S. João da Madeira and Cucujães, which decorated the lounge of TECNET – Business Camp at Torre da Oliva.
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2018
June 18th
Collaboration with Serralves on the exhibition Contemporary Projects: Martine Syms – Lessons I- CLXX?
Contribution of expertise in weaving techniques, used in this case on the printed straps of the chairs in the installation by the American artist.
Contribution of expertise in weaving techniques, used in this case on the printed straps of the chairs in the installation by the American artist.
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December 13th
We became part of Sanjotec Design Lab within the TCBL program.
As part of the European TCBL project, in which Sanjotec and Feltrando are partners, the participants of the “Trilho” branch of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira, within the Trapézio com Rede II project, had the opportunity to take part in a hand felting workshop at Sanjotec – Science and Technology Park.
As part of the European TCBL project, in which Sanjotec and Feltrando are partners, the participants of the “Trilho” branch of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira, within the Trapézio com Rede II project, had the opportunity to take part in a hand felting workshop at Sanjotec – Science and Technology Park.
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2019
June 12th
Interior design for the Independent Living Apartment, a partnership between Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira and the Municipality of S. João da Madeira.
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July 23th
COLLECTIVE FELTING, an event promoted by Feltrando Portugal in partnership with Ana Rita de Albuquerque as part of Hat Weekend.
COLLECTIVE FELTING with the collaboration of the “Trilho” branch of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira.
COLLECTIVE FELTING with the collaboration of the “Trilho” branch of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de S. João da Madeira.
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October 23th
A rug/blanket for the Educational Service of the Hat Museum of S. João da Madeira.
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2020
Redesign of Feltrando's identity as an author-driven business project based on the concepts of craftsmanship, Ecodesign, Upcycling, Innovation, and Sustainability.
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March 2th
Feltrando Portugal, in its Occupational Workshop branch at “Trilho” of SCSJM, produced the large frame containing all the information available to the users of the Senta.com space.ㅤㅤ
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2021
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January
Redesign of the seats and chairs of the restaurant “Tudo aos Molhos” in S. João da Madeira.ㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ
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February
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TIMELESS COLLECTION by Feltrando Portugal.ㅤㅤ
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Invitation to be featured in the online store of the Portuguese furniture brand DAM.
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July
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Feltrando's presence, June 20th on RTP 1 at AQUI Portugal.
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Dezember
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Presentation of the 3 SET Feltrando collection at the CORNER of Turismo Industrial in S. J. M.
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2022
February
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Start of the Feltrando Workshops: CICLO - ENTRELAÇAR COM FELTRO, to be held at the Museu da Chapelaria. Da BOLSA PARA O BOLSO, the proposal was to create a keychain and a feltbox to store it whenever you get home.
Start of the Feltrando Workshops: CICLO - ENTRELAÇAR COM FELTRO, to be held at the Museu da Chapelaria. Da BOLSA PARA O BOLSO, the proposal was to create a keychain and a feltbox to store it whenever you get home.
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February 17th
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Feltrando is mentioned in the lifestyle section of Observador
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March
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April
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The second in a series of Feltrando workshops CICLO - ENTRELAÇAR COM FELTRO, held at the Museu da Chapelaria. This workshop involved creating a special frame where you can place your favorite photograph.
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1st felt weaving Feltrando workshop - VERTENTE GRUPOS ECOLARES,
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May
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Feltrando reference, online through TRENDS magazine in the @trendsknowthedifference section.ㅤㅤ
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June
Partnership with the Portuguese brand DAM, in the research and development of the prototype for the VARINA piece.ㅤㅤ
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July
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ㅤFeltrando is mentioned on the MOBILIÁRIO EM NOTÍCIA website
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Partnership between AZEDA and FELTRANDO for a photoshoot.
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Presence on the PORTUGAL FAZ BEM platformㅤㅤㅤ
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Setember
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At the invitation of the Fundação da Juventude participation in Design London. ㅤ
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November
ㅤFeltrando Portugal, is mentioned in the magazine TRENDS. SERIES IV . YEAR 17 . Nº 76th.
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Participation in the 2nd edition of CASA ABERTA, an exhibition promoted by SANTO INFANTE – in Príncipe Real in Lisbon.ㅤㅤ
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November 26th
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The last workshop in the “ENTRELAÇAR COM FELTRO” series by Feltrando is dedicated to the Christmas theme, setting the tone for creating a fantastic centerpiece for your Christmas table.ㅤㅤㅤ
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Dezember
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Feltrando Portugal, is mentioned in LUXDECO magazine No. 73th placemat and
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Participation in the Christmas Market in SJM.ㅤ
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FELTRANDO at the MERCADINHO DE NATAL DO MUNDO, Praça Luís Ribeiro, S. J. Madeira | 16 - 23 DEZ : with users of the SCMSJM - Núcleo de Cucujães, de SJM and Centro de Acolhimento da SCMSJM. ㅤ
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2023
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January
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Feltrando Portugal, is mentioned in LUXDECO magazine nº 78th.
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Feltrando Portugal, is mentioned, through the CASA ABERTA event promoted by SANTO INFANTE in LUXDECO magazine nº 79th.ㅤㅤ
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March
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2nd cycle of workshops “Economia Circular do Feltro” WORKSHOP | A MINHA PRIMEIRA BOLSA PARA IPAD Museu da Chapelaria.
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April
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Feltrando in Mercadinho Sustentável on Praça Luís Ribeiro, S. J. Madeira | April 6th
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May
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RAW NATURA COLLECTION by Feltrando ㅤㅤ
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June
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Invitation by SANJOTEC to participate in TEC NET- Circular Future.
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November
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2nd cycle of workshops“Economia Circular do Feltro” WORKSHOP " 2 Decorative Christmas Balls". Museu da Chapelaria. ㅤㅤ
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Dezember
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Participation in the 3rd edition of CASA ABERTA, an exhibition promoted by SANTO INFANTE – at Rua da Santa Justa, nº 61- 3rd floor, Lisbon.
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Workshop "GRRINALDAS DE NATAL" at the 3rd edition of CASA ABERTA, an exhibition promoted by SANTO INFANTE – at Rua da Santa Justa, nº 61 - 3rd floor, Lisbon.
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Partnership with DAM - CIRCULAR RUG.ㅤㅤ
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2024
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February
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Feltrando Portugal, is mentioned in LUXDECOR magazine by SANTO INFANTE.ㅤㅤ
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Presentation of the program for the 10th anniversary celebration of Feltrando and Miss Olive
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March
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At the invitation of the Industrial Tourism of SJM, Feltrando was present with the piece "O CICERONE" at BTL in Lisbon.ㅤ
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Exhibition / celebration "10 YEARS, FELTRANDO and Miss Olive" March 26th to June 2nd at Industrial Tourism SJM. ㅤㅤ
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April
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Alunos CFPIC
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In this workshop, led by @Feltrando Portugal, participants will create a TABLET PLAYSTATION using felt, a waste material from the hat-making industry in the São João da Madeira region. At the end, each participant will take their placemat home.
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May
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At the invitation of PortugalFazBem, the National Museum of Contemporary Art is participating in portugalfazbem.pt/mnac-lisbon-design-week.
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Workshops masterclass Lisboa Design WEEK Feltrando no@lisbondesignweekcom o@portugalfazbem.Talk no MNAC na@lisbondesignweek
com@darono@oficina166_dianamcunha@damfurniturept@feltrandoportugal@flowcostudio@goma.ecocom moderated by arquiteta@_arq.laramatos.pt
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Feltrando is mentioned in LUXDECOR No. 87th.ㅤ
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July
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Exhibition of the event "10 YEARS, FELTRANDO and Miss Olive" June 11th to July 15th at the Museu da Chapelaria ㅤㅤ
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August
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At the invitation of the Municipality of SJM, Miss Olive XXL was exhibited in the atrium of the City Hall.ㅤㅤ
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15 at 16 of August
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At the invitation of the Municipality of S. João da Madeira / SJM Museu da Chapelaria, Feltrando was present on August 15th and 16th at the Portugal WOWtêntico event promoted by WOW in Gaia.ㅤㅤ
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November
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Presentation of the AZULTEJO line: Our Felt homage to Portuguese tile art
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Dezember
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Workshop at Depozito / A Vida Portuguesa
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Presence at the MNAC store, curated by PortugalFazBEM.
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2025
February
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WORKSHOP Feltrando Portugal: "Miss Olive: your handbag at the forefront of the use of industrial waste"
In this workshop, participants will build one of Miss Olive's most iconic models, using waste from the hat-making industry in the S. João da Madeira region - Felt
In this workshop, participants will build one of Miss Olive's most iconic models, using waste from the hat-making industry in the S. João da Madeira region - Felt
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DAM
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Parceria DAM
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Março
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Miss Olive na BTL
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April
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Participa na 4ª edição dos Dias Abertos Artes & Ofícios | Novo Design.
Quer descobrir como se faz ENTRELAÇAR COM FELTRO na região NORTE. Participe na 4ª edição dos Dias Abertos Artes & Ofícios | Novo Design, inscreva-se na oficina / workshop / visita de ENTRELAÇAR COM FELTRO e fique a saber tudo sobre este ofício tradicional, as suas origens, a sua história, a sua técnica e materiais… Tudo isto, na companhia da Filomena Almeida!
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Alunos CFPIC
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May
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WORKSHOP Feltrando Portugal: "Miss Olive: your handbag at the forefront of the use of industrial waste"
In this workshop, participants will build one of Miss Olive's most iconic models, using waste from the hat-making industry in the S. João da Madeira region - Felt
In this workshop, participants will build one of Miss Olive's most iconic models, using waste from the hat-making industry in the S. João da Madeira region - Felt
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July
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10 years of Feltrando & Miss Olive!
Oliva Creative Factory opens its doors to celebrate a decade of creativity on July 3rd, at 6 pm, in the Lounge area — with an exclusive fashion show of the new Miss Olive models.
Feltrando, founded in 2015 and based at the Oliva Creative Factory, is a benchmark project in Creative Industries. It was here that Miss Olive was born, the handbag made of interwoven felt that won the Oliva Rewind Award in 2013 in the Fashion Design category—a symbol of innovation that continues to inspire new collections.
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September
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WORKSHOP Feltrando Portugal: "Miss Olive: your handbag at the forefront of the use of industrial waste"
In this workshop, participants will build one of Miss Olive's most iconic models, using waste from the hat-making industry in the S. João da Madeira region - Felt.
In this workshop, participants will build one of Miss Olive's most iconic models, using waste from the hat-making industry in the S. João da Madeira region - Felt.
