Tile painting workshops
During this tile painting workshop you will have the chance to discover this wonderful art and paint 2 facade tiles, as it was made 170 years ago.
Tiles are a very important part of Portugal’s culture and facades covered with them is one of the most amazing and unique heritages of the world.
If you are passionate about arts and crafts and want to know better about the Portuguese heritage this workshop is made right for you.
Details
During this workshop you will have the chance to discover this wonderful art and paint 2 facade tiles, as it was made 170 years ago.
We will make first an introduction about the Portuguese facade tiles and its history. And then you will learn the traditional techniques of tile painting in Portugal to paint yours.
Every participant can paint 2 tiles.
These workshops are made to support our project OS AZULEJOS DO PORTO, the only public catalogue of the facade tiles of Porto.
Duration
The duration of the tile painting workshop depends on every participant, but the average is 2 hours.
Languages
We speak English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Location
Our atelier is a cozy and bright space located in the center of Porto (Portugal).
When
Wednesdays at 3pm – 5pm
Thursdays at 3pm – 5pm
Saturdays at 3pm – 5pm
Sundays at 3pm – 5pm
Cost
The cost of the workshop is 30€ per person, including 2 tiles ready to be painted, tools, materials and the firing.
If you want to paint extra tiles during the workshop the cost is 5€ per tile.
Firing
Once painted, tiles need to be fired in a kiln. They will be ready to pick up in 1-2 days.
If you can’t collect the tiles we can send them too. Shipping cost depends on the number of tiles and destination. Send us a message to know the price.
Bookings
If you want to join one of our workshops fill this form.
Then we will confirm you if the date you choose is available and will give you the details to make the payment.
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