Deborah

Lucas

Close-up of embroidered fabric with colorful floral patterns, placed on layered textured cloths in shades of blue and green, with some green leaves and purple flowers in the foreground.

Textile artist & Painter

Deborah Lucas is an East Algarve based designer, textile artist, workshop teacher and painter. The common thread that can be seen throughout her work is an admiration for the beauty of the natural landscape.

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Online Store

You can browse the current collections online.

These are all one of a kind pieces so if you like something don’t hesitate to buy, when its gone its gone. But don’t worry, the site will be regularly updated with new pieces.

Workshops

Deborah is passionate about all things textiles and shares this enthusiasm through her textile workshops in the East Algarve.

Commissions

Over the years Deborah has worked on many commissions for private and corporate clients.

If you wish to own something made specifically for you then please contact to discuss your requirements.

2D Fibre art

A collection of two dimensional, nature inspired, needle felted pictures.

3d Needle Felting

A collection whimsical 3 dimensional needle felted pieces.

A decorative miniature house with a thatched roof, surrounded by felt trees, flowers, and foliage inside a white teacup on a gold plate.

Collage & Embroidery

A collection of landscape inspired fabric collages embellished with embroidery.

mixed media Artwork

A collection of small sized, shippable artworks

For larger artworks please email for details.

Tiles of Tavira collection

Featuring the original tiles taken from the historic buildings of Tavira.

Each tile has been digitally captured, manipulated and enhanced before being recreated into these unique and original designs.

A close-up of two beds with white pillows, one with a decorative pillow featuring colorful, intricate pattern, inspired by the tiles of Tavira. Available in 3 different design and 6 different colourways.

An eco linen tote with a layered handmade heart design, on the front of the bag, accompanied by a pair of black and orange scissors, and a small rectangular tag that says "handmade with love".

Eco friendly Totes

These bags aren’t just nice to look at—they’re built to integrate into your life with ease, purpose, and durability.

Crafted with Care

Faux Food Props

A selection of handmade food props for use in coffeeshops, cafes, bakeries, delicatessens and bistro and also in event styling.

Close-up of a white tiered handmade faux cake decorated with black cherries, blueberries, white flowers, green spray leaves, and gold fabric leaves. The cake has a distressed white coating and is on a silver tray.

Workshops

Four women sitting at a light wood table, crafting with colorful felt and stuffing, surrounded by supplies including bowls of felted wool, in a well-lit room with a vase of flowers and a paper lantern.

Deborah teaches a wide variety of textile workshops from fabric collages, embroidery, 2D and 3D needle felting and silk painting.

These workshops are suitable for all skill levels.

Deborah has achieved a 4.9 TripAdvisor rating from her students for her workshop hosting and teaching.

Click the link below to see what her students have to say……!!!

TripAdvisor Reviews