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