Back to Grandma's (old shirt, new story)

Back to Grandma’s (even if she’s not actually yours) A Saturday afternoon to slow down. You don’t really feel allowed to stop. So we made a place where you can. Hosted by a group of Portuguese grandmothers from A Avó Veio Trabalhar. This September, they'll be teaching us one of their favourite skills: Giving an old shirt a new life. Bring a plain shirt you've stopped wearing. Together, we'll transform it slowly with traditional embroidery techniques, one stitch at a time. Not to make it perfect, just to make it yours again. Along the way, expect homemade cake, tea, plenty of unsolicited grandma wisdom and a few hours where nobody expects you to be productive. A Manual Break, granny approved. Limited spots. What this Saturday will look like: A warm welcome at the door: tea, biscuits and a familiar question: “Have you eaten?” A short introduction to A Avó Veio Trabalhar and the grandmothers hosting the afternoon An upcycling embroidery workshop Bring a plain shirt (non-stretch fabric works best) and learn how to give it a second life using simple embroidery techniques inspired by traditional Portuguese know-how. No previous experience required. Homemade cake, tea and small Portuguese comforts throughout the afternoon. Time to stay, chat, embroider or simply enjoy a slower pace. Moments of care, conversation and grandma wisdom. Leave with a shirt that's become a little more yours and, hopefully, a small reminder that you're allowed to stop. Good to know No embroidery experience needed. No Portuguese required. We begin in English and then let grandma love language do the rest. Please bring one plain shirt (preferably woven rather than stretchy). We'll provide everything else. Suitable for complete beginners. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/themanualbreak www.themanualbreak.com