5 Day ReStyle & Upcycle Lab

Santa Clara Barragem

A hands-on lab where pre-loved clothes get a second life. Turn old pieces into fresh, wearable designs while creating together as a group.

No experience needed, just bring your dullest closet pieces, ideas, curiosity, and your point of view. Share, swap, and co-create with other creative minds while learning hands-on craft techniques rooted in sustainability.

Rework pre-loved garments, trade pieces, and transform them into new looks that reflect who you are and what you stand for.
Or flip used materials into statement pieces that spark awareness.

Off-grid and close to the wild, at Santa Clara Barragem, Chop Suey offers a glimpse into a slower, more connected lifestyle, where body and mind stay aligned, inspired by blue-zone values and an easy, unhurried rhythm.

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Share your skills & join free classes

We cherish passion over experience.

Become part of The Student Label Collective.

Create a personal time-line as a development journey.

Enjoy co-creations with fellow students and artisans.

We are looking for visual storytellers in;

web design - graphic design - photography - audio - video

internships - Wellness, lifestyle and hospitality.

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About the Workshops

Circular fashion versus green washing

Introduction to fashion sustainability

Theme: fashion, identity, and culture

Re-style with what is there

Design thinking: sketching, collage and concepts

The making of the re-style

The story behind the re-style design

Skills improvement:

Critical thinking

Sustainable design knowledge

Creative Storytelling

Hands-on Activities

Basic sewing techniques

No-sew techniques (cutting, patching, distressing, knotting)

Fabric painting and dyeing, indigo and local plant dye

Embroidery, appliqué, knit, weave, crochet

Print techniques

Presentation: mini shoot, catwalk/exhibition

Guided restyling support

Peer feedback and creative collaboration

Skills Improvement

Practical upcycling techniques

Creativity and craftsmanship

Collaboration & co-creation

Personal Portfolio