Knitwear will be approached not only as a textile structure, but also as a practice of craftsmanship, where technical gesture intersects with creative sensibility. It will be explored as both a manual and intellectual process that fosters concentration, rhythm and material awareness, also assuming an almost meditative dimension within the context of making.

The course also includes an introduction to the creation of knitwear collections, encouraging the development of conceptual thinking supported by technical knowledge. A responsible approach to the use of raw materials will also be promoted, exploring the possibilities of reusing yarns, surplus materials and waste as a creative and sustainable strategy in contemporary fashion design.

By the end of the programme, participants will have developed a knitwear fashion collection and a practical knitted sample, and will have acquired the essential initial skills required to understand and engage with the knitwear industry within fashion.

Fully funded course: exemption from tuition fees, registration, and insurance. A €25,00 fee is required to reserve a place, which will be refunded upon completion of the course.

For information on applications, admission or scholarships at ESAD, the Administrative Services team is available to assist by email or telephone, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 (in August, morning opening is at 9:00).

This project is funded by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), under the European Union’s NextGenerationEU initiative, supporting innovation, skills development and sustainable growth.