An evening made by hand
Ghosting
31 October 2026Lisbon15 seats
€80 · Wine, soft drinks, snacks & every scrap of material — you leave with what you made.
Why NightCut exists
NightCut is an evening without screens. ⟡Paper,⟡ ⟡conversation,⟡ ⟡wine⟡ and ⟡time.⟡ No experience required. No perfect artwork expected.
Some evenings deserve more than a screen.
The Halloween edition
Session 03 —
Ghosting
Ghosting is a printing fault: a faint second impression that turns up where nothing was printed, the first image coming back after the press has moved on.
That is the brief for the evening. Five hours this time, from eight until one, with two silent films running on the wall that nobody watches properly. Everyone draws a card at the start — whatever is in the envelope is where you begin, and you are free to ignore it by the second cut. Fifteen seats. You leave with what you made.
Not a party. The alternative to one. Black is the dress code; come in costume and you draw a second card.
- When
- 31 October 2026 · 20:00 – 01:00
- Where
- Fábrica Moderna · Marvila, Lisbon
- Duration
- 5 hours, from eight until one
- Included
- Wine, soft drinks, snacks & every scrap of material — you leave with what you made.
- Experience
- None needed. Truly.
- Dress code
- Black — or a costume, which draws a second card
- Age
- 18+. Wine is served
- Language
- English
- Seats
- Limited to 15
- Price
- €80 per seat
31 October 2026
The evening
Arrive
Wine, snacks, introductions. Everyone draws a card and receives the envelope that matches it: offcuts from earlier NightCut tables, one unusual material, one large image.
Work
The quiet part. Light over the table only, Nosferatu (1922) and Vampyr (1932) silent on the wall, music underneath. Help from the host if you ask for it.
Look
A special drink is poured. Everyone walks the table to see what the others made, takes photographs, and stays for another glass until one.
Session 02
Full Bleed
26 September 2026 · Fábrica Moderna, Marvila, Lisbon · 10 seats
The table is set.
How an evening unfolds
The ritual
Arrive
A long shared table. Candles already burning, magazines already waiting.
Pour
A glass of wine. Phones away — not forbidden, just forgotten.
Cut
Tear, slice, arrange. Images find each other; you only need to notice.
Talk
Conversation drifts across the table — no networking, no name tags, no agenda.
Keep
You leave with the piece you made and an evening that didn't happen on a screen.
Everything on the table
What is included
Curated magazines
Books & printed matter
Paper & materials
Wine
Snacks
Your finished collage
A shared table experience
A small group — 15 people
Before you ask
Questions
Do I need experience?
No. Most people have never made a collage before, and there is no drawing involved. You draw a card on arrival and the envelope that matches it is where you begin — a starting point, not a rule.
Can I come alone?
Most people do. The table is shared, the group is small, and the evening is built so that introductions happen by themselves.
What is included?
Everything: paper, card, magazines, photographs, foil, fabric, scissors, scalpels, cutting mats, glue, tape and markers, plus wine, soft drinks and snacks. Bring nothing — or bring any images, paper or objects you would like to work with.
How many people attend?
Fifteen at most, at one long table.
Can I keep my collage?
Yes — whatever you make is yours to take home.
Where does it take place?
At Fábrica Moderna in Marvila, Lisbon. Exact directions are sent after booking.
What language is the event in?
English.
Is this a Halloween party?
No — it is the alternative to one. The room is dark, lit by candles and one warm light over the table, and two silent films run on the wall: Nosferatu (1922) and Dreyer’s Vampyr (1932). No dialogue, no sound from the films, music underneath.
Do I need a costume?
No. Costumes are welcome but not required, and black is preferred. Anyone who comes in costume draws a second card.
What should I wear?
Something warm. The venue is unheated concrete; blankets are provided.
Is there an age limit?
18+. Wine is served during the evening.
Will I learn anything?
The basics of analogue collage — cutting, tearing, layering, composing on the page — and how to start from found material instead of a blank sheet. Along the way, an informal word on Braque, Schwitters, Höch and Matisse.
Will I be photographed?
The evening is photographed. If you would rather not appear, say so on arrival.
Session 03 · Lisbon
Take a seat
at the table
One evening. Fifteen seats. No experience required.