Célia Ferreira

7.10 Preserving Guimarães Embroidery through Artistic Education (Paper)

Célia Ferreira – Institute of Education, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

Sandra Palhares – Institute of Education, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

Abstract:

The study presents a part of the research carried out within the scope of the doctorate in Child Studies, specializing in Artistic Education. The main objective was to analyse the impact of the textile craftsmanship of Guimarães embroidery on the development of technical-artistic skills, communication and expression capabilities, critical and creative thinking, visual and aesthetic sensitivity, problem solving and promotion of culture and intangible heritage of the region and in the design and experimentation of embroidered artifacts. The research also intended to value the region’s heritage, introducing textiles as new pedagogical practices, taking as a reference some works of contemporary art that are part of it, crossing tradition with contemporary times, with the purpose of providing new learning to students, promoting awareness to the importance of preserving heritage, cultural identity and belonging to a community. The qualitative study was implemented for six months, in 2023, with participatory methodology, involving students aged 10 to 15, from two public schools in Guimarães, differentiated by their sociocultural and economic context. Research data was collected through anonymous surveys. Ethical principles and data protection standards were followed to ensure the protection of participants through a consent form signed by their legal guardians. We followed the guideline of Soares, Sarmento and Tomás (2005) in which the indicator “valuing children’s voice and action” is essential. Preliminary results show us that there are no substantial differences in the knowledge and appreciation of local heritage, however it appears that students, in both schools, do not have specific knowledge about the intangible heritage of Guimarães embroidery.

Célia Ferreira – Preserving Guimarães Embroidery through Artistic Education (Paper)

About authors:

Célia Ferreira is a PhD Student in the Program of Child Studies – Specialization of Arts Education. MA in Art Education. Post-Graduate Studies in Pedagogical Supervision. Secondary school Art Teacher in Portugal. Research interests: Education through art; textile art, handicrafts, community art and heritage.

Sandra Palhares is a Visual Arts Assistant Professor at Institute of Education at University of Minho (Braga, Portugal) in the initial training of educators and teachers of children (0 to 12 years old) and, since 2023, director of the new master's course in Teaching Visual Arts in the 3rd Cycle of Basic Education and Secondary Education (12-18). As a member of CIEC, develop research in the area of artistic education, in the specific field of Visual Arts, focusing on recent paradigm shifts in formal, informal and non-formal education approaches and strategies. I have been part of different IE consultancy and advisory projects within the scope of initial teacher training (RECEB, PNFGPD and UNTL).