Workshop Cycle "Somos Todos Romaria"
In the year that marks a decade of the “Somos todos Romaria” (We are all Pilgrims) brand, VianaFestas is promoting it throughout the year with a series of workshops that will allow the public to deepen their knowledge and skills related to the largest pilgrimage in the country.
The aim is to provide participants with the knowledge to better understand and appreciate the arts that make up the Romaria as a whole. This will motivate new generations to learn these ancient arts and ensure that this heritage is passed on in the future.
Workshop Cycle – “Art in Thread: The Magic of Filigree”
The initiative aims to provide knowledge about the art of certified filigree and give people the opportunity to experience this centuries-old craft in order to appreciate the intense manual labour involved.
A partnership between VianaFestas and Inês Barbosa, Lda., a national reference in certified filigree.
What you will learn:
• Certified filigree craft techniques
• Direct application to silver wire
• Customisation of an exclusive piece
The workshops will be led by Inês Barbosa, a fifth-generation member of a family with links to traditional Portuguese goldsmithing in Póvoa do Lanhoso. The family still preserves ancestral techniques, tools, and production methods.
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Filigree Christmas
Saturday, 6 December 2025
14h30 – 18h30
Hotel AP Dona Aninhas (Viana do Castelo) – Patron of the Romaria de N. Sra. d’Agonia
Capacity: 12 participants
CREATE YOUR PIECE
Each participant receives an unfilled silver-plated piece and chooses the finish:
• Letter
• Filigree flower
• Pearl
The pieces will be finalised by Inês Barbosa's team.
PICK-UP
16 and 17 December, at the VianaFestas offices.
ORIENTATION
Inês Barbosa LDA was born from the dream and passion of a young fifth-generation goldsmith who found in Portuguese goldsmithing a way to immortalise feelings in gold and filigree. From the age of 13, she grew up alongside her father, becoming his apprentice and right-hand woman, until she founded her own workshop in 1993. Today, with over 30 years of history and distinctions such as the title of Master of Excellence in the Art and Technique of Filigree, she shares her legacy with her two daughters. Rooted in Póvoa de Lanhoso, the brand continues to make Portuguese filigree shine.
TARGET AUDIENCE
People aged 18 or over who are interested in filigree techniques, with or without previous experience.
WITHDRAWAL
If you wish to withdraw, you must notify us in writing at least 48 hours in advance; otherwise, no refund will be given.
VALUE
65€
REGISTRATION
Registration must be done using the appropriate form, which must be completed and signed.
The form should be sent to the following email address: vianafestas@vianafestas.com.
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the maximum number of participants (12) has been reached.
The first 12 participants to be admitted will be notified by email by 3 December and provided with payment details. Payment must be made by 5 p.m. on 4 December, and proof of payment must be sent to the organisers.