The creative workshop series “From Sheep to Rainbow” kicked off last week, coordinated by Lab2PT/IN2PAST researchers Mónica Faria and Joana Sequeira, as part of the REVIVE project (2022.01243.PTDC).

The initiative brings the tradition of wool and dyeing with historical natural colourants to primary and pre-school classrooms through a hands-on, sensory approach.

Until February 2026, there will be practical training sessions for teachers, educators and pupils, tracing the path of wool from raw material to colourful fibres.

The first participants were the children of Play nursery school, in Vila Nova de Gaia, who carded, felted and dyed wool in shades of blue and red.

 

The project remains open to schools interested in hosting the activity.

 

Coordination: Mónica Faria and Joana Sequeira (Lab2PT/IN2PAST)

Promoting institutions: REVIVE Project (2022.01243.PTDC) and Lab2PT/IN2PAST

 

To learn more about the project: HERE