We begin by opening the doors and introducing the atelier itself. This moment sets the tone for the day, a space still taking shape, now ready to be experienced together. It is a simple introduction, but also a first invitation to enter, look around, and settle into what this place might become.

14h30 – 15h00 | Workshop: Botanical Printing on Paper and Fabric (Marta Vinhas from Sensihemp)

The first hands-on moment of the day brings us into the world of botanical printing. Through natural materials and direct contact with paper and fabric, this workshop explores how plants can leave traces, patterns, and impressions. A slow and tactile process, where each print carries something unique.

15h00 – 15h30 | Demonstration: Hemp Construction Materials (Andris Visnevkis)

This session turns towards materials and construction. With years of experience working with hemp-based building techniques, Andris will present and demonstrate how this plant can be transformed into sustainable construction materials. A moment to look at hemp not only as a crop, but as a structural and ecological resource.

15h30 – 16h00 | Live Cooking: Tofu and Soy Beverage (Mārtiņš Mičulis)

From material to food, the program continues with a live cooking session dedicated to soy. Martins — often referred to as the “OG of tofu” — will share his process, from bean to plate. A simple but meaningful demonstration of how food can be both craft and culture, shaped by patience and knowledge.

16h00 – 16h40 | Discussion: “The Village as a Space for Creation”

At the centre of the afternoon is a conversation that opens up broader reflections on place, practice, and possibility. Is a village only a place of memory, or can it also be a place of creation?

This discussion brings together different perspectives from arts, territory, and practice, with moderation by Dr. Maria Cristina Teixeira. The aim is not to arrive at fixed answers, but to share lived experiences, what it means to create in rural contexts, what challenges emerge, and what becomes possible when scale shifts.

16h40 – 17h00 | Tasting Session: Healthy Local Products

A moment to slow down and gather around food once again. This tasting brings together a selection of healthy products, offering a chance to experience different flavours and practices in a shared setting.

17h00 | Performance: Rancho Folclórico de São Tiago

The day closes with a performance by Rancho Folclórico de São Tiago, presented in collaboration with Associação Amigos de Guide. A moment where tradition, community, and celebration meet, bringing movement, rhythm, and presence into the final part of the day.

Throughout the Day | Exhibition: Tons de Guide by Débora Paulino

Alongside the program, the exhibition "Tons de Guide" remains open throughout the afternoon. Through a series of photographs taken in Guide, the work invites visitors to look more closely at the village: its colours, textures, light, and subtle details. Not as a fixed portrait, but as a shifting presence, revealed through attention.

This opening day is not designed as a presentation of conclusions, but as a gathering of processes. Each moment carries its own rhythm, yet together they reflect a shared interest in making, observing, and being present with what is already here, and what is still emerging.