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Culture · Funchal · 13 July 2026

Diana Quintal Leads Footwear Upcycling Lab to Create Sustainable Art

A creative workshop focused on transforming used footwear into art, led by designer Diana Quintal, was part of the Sustainability Month program.

Diana Quintal Leads Footwear Upcycling Lab to Create Sustainable Art

D\Backyard and Art Center Caravel hosted a Sustainability Lab as part of Sustainability Month, bringing participants together for creativity and sustainable fashion.

Fashion designer Diana Quintal, founder of the D\Backyard brand, partnered with Art Center Caravel, ARTHub Madeira, and ARTE.M – Artistic and Cultural Association to lead a creative workshop dedicated to footwear upcycling. Participants were challenged to transform old shoes into unique pieces through creativity, experimentation, and sustainable fashion.

The initiative is part of the European project Art for Earth – Culture for a Green Future, co-funded by the Erasmus+ program. The project aims to promote more sustainable practices in the cultural and creative sector. The lab emphasized collaboration and idea sharing, highlighting the importance of community and small actions for a more sustainable culture.

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