Do you want to get hands-on and experience the magic of Portuguese azulejos?
Come and discover traditional and contemporary tile-painting techniques in a relaxed and creative atmosphere! In this workshop, you'll create your own hand-painted tile – no experience is necessary.
In this workshop, you'll be able to:
- Learn a little about the history of Portuguese azulejos
- Learn basic ceramic painting techniques
- Create and paint your own tile, ready to be fired and taken home
No experience is necessary!
Open to all levels – all you need is the desire to create.
The workshop is structured as follows:
1. Welcome and introduction
- Brief introduction of the facilitator and the participants
- Brief discussion about azulejo tiles in Portuguese culture
- Showcase of examples (traditional and modern pieces)
2. Technical demonstration
- Explanation of the materials: brushes, pigments, tiles
- Demonstration of basic techniques (painting on glaze, patterns, lines and fills)
3. Individual creation
- Participants sketch and paint their own tiles
- Individual guidance during the process
4. Subsequent delivery or shipping of the finished tiles (to be agreed upon with the students)
Our workshop is conducted in Portuguese, English and Spanish, so that everyone feels comfortable and can fully enjoy the experience.
