Online courses

Since 2020, we have been working to make Saber Fazer courses accessible without limits, anywhere in the world and at any time. It has been a long process of restructuring and creating video, text, and image content, which we are now beginning to bring to light.
The various courses and lessons we have been preparing will be released gradually. To stay up to date with the latest news, you can subscribe to our newsletter.

COMPLETE ONLINE COURSE

Introduction to Natural Dyeing

The Introduction to Natural Dyeing online course is an extensive and comprehensive course that aims to convey the fundamental concepts of dyeing, covering all the preparation and mordanting procedures and dozens of methods for dyeing with the most important natural dyes, as well as procedures for free experimentation.

MINI-COURSE / NATURAL DYEING

How to wash, mordant, and finish textiles for natural dyeing

Learn how to prepare, mordant, and finish textiles correctly for natural dyeing with this mini-course from Saber Fazer. These procedures are essential for your dyeing to achieve good results, uniform and vibrant colors, and good resistance to light and washing. Our course includes lessons for protein and cellulose fibers, namely wool, silk, cotton, and linen. Fibers can be dyed in various forms, such as loose fiber, yarn, fabric, and even finished garments.

GATEWAYCRAFTS ONLINE COURSE

Flax to Linen, Seed to Fibre

This is our online course “Flax to Linen, Seed to Fibre,” where we will learn how to grow and process flax! With this course, we hope to make this knowledge accessible again to a new generation. Here, you will find comprehensive guides, step-by-step instructions, and videos of the entire process. From selecting flax varieties to cultivation and harvesting, with our step-by-step tutorials, you can learn how to grow and process flax on your farm, plot, or community garden.

GATEWAYCRAFTS ONLINE COURSE

Introduction to handspinning

Spinning is an ancient technique that allows us to transform fibers into yarn. It is one of the oldest technologies developed by humanity and has played a crucial role in our development.

In this course, we will teach you how to spin your own yarn using a spindle, a tool that has been used for thousands of years to produce yarn, and which many of us still use today.

From understanding the principles of spinning to mastering the balance between fiber and spindle, our online course will enable you to create your own yarn from a variety of fibers to fuel your creative projects.

Frequently asked questions

  • Saber Fazer's online courses are comprehensive courses that replicate the curriculum of our classroom courses, but in pre-recorded video format, combined with texts and images. The content is accessible at any time on a dedicated platform, so that students can complete their training anywhere, at their own pace. When producing these courses, our goal was to make it possible for students to attend our courses even when they could not be physically with us. For this reason, they were produced in conjunction with our trainers, following the structure we generally develop in our in-person courses, and were even filmed in our studio.

  • Our courses are hosted on our platform, accessible 24 hours a day from anywhere. However, you need to ensure that you have the necessary conditions to access the type of content we provide, such as HD videos. To access it, you need a device with an internet connection, such as a computer, tablet, or phone. You will also need an internet connection that allows you to access the content. Our platform adjusts the quality of the videos to the speed of your internet connection.

  • Online courses can be purchased through our online shop. On the page of the course you wish to purchase, simply follow the link and you will be redirected to our online shop where you can complete your purchase. Once payment has been confirmed, you will receive a welcome email with access information for the online course.

  • After registering through our online shop, you will receive an email with a link to access our platform. Whenever you want to access the course, simply log in to our website and you will automatically have access to all the courses you have purchased.

  • Our online courses are primarily composed of pre-recorded videos that thoroughly demonstrate all practical processes, complemented by images and written content. All videos have subtitles in Portuguese and English to make them more accessible.

  • All necessary materials are available in our online store, whether for dyeing, weaving, felting, or other areas. Some courses include the option to purchase a kit of materials specific to the course.

  • Of course! Our in-person courses are held at our premises at Rua da Aliança 112, in Porto. To view our schedule, select “in-person courses” from the menu. If the course you want is not scheduled, please subscribe to the newsletter and indicate your interests. You will then receive a notification as soon as your favorite course is added to the calendar.

  • You can email us at info@saberfazer.org or call us at 00351 968851237 (during open-shop hours). We will help you in any way we can!