Top Lisbon Craft Classes

Go behind the scenes and learn about pastry making at a real Portuguese bakery with this exclusive Pastel de Nata workshop. Get hands-on in a professional setting as you expertly craft your own pastry and custard alongside a host who can answer any questions you may have. At the end, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with barista-prepared hot or cold drinks.

Craft your own unique candles in a hands-on workshop located in the heart of Lisbon. Each session invites participants to select their favorite fragrance and learn the art of hand-pouring pure soy wax candles. Led by skilled artisans, the workshop ensures a personalized experience where creativity flourishes. With a focus on quality, participants will use the finest fragrance oils sourced from Europe, resulting in candles that not only shine bright but also enhance any space with delightful aromas.

Uncover the art of traditional azulejo painting in the charming Graça district of Lisbon. This immersive workshop allows participants to hand-paint their own unique tile using the authentic majolica technique with mineral pigments and real brushes. In just 90 minutes, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind piece that expresses your artistic flair. After kiln-firing overnight, your masterpiece will be ready for collection the next day, ensuring you leave with a true piece of Portuguese heritage. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and a steady hand.

Unlike standard souvenir shopping, this workshop lets you connect to Lisbon through making. You’ll learn simple jewellery‑making techniques, try professional tools and materials, and get plenty of artistic tips from a working designer. Because the groups are small, there’s time for individual attention, conversation, and creative experimentation – perfect for solo travelers, couples, and friends who want a relaxed but meaningful activity. All tools and materials are included, and you’ll walk away with a finished piece you can wear the same day, along with the story of how you made it. It’s a unique way to slow down during your trip, immerse yourself in the local creative scene, and take home something far more personal than anything you’d find in a shop.

You can hardly set foot in Lisbon without running into a pastel de nata stand within minutes of arriving. This egg custard tart is one of the well-known culinary staples of Lisbon and a must-try when visiting. Go beyond sampling and learn how to bake these treats yourself during this cooking class. Step-by-step instructions from a cook with teach you how to make these delicious delights using the same recipe that’s ensured for almost 200 years.

Perfect the art of making one of Portugal’s sweetest treats during a *pasteis de nata* (custard tart) cooking class in Lisbon. You’ll enjoy personalized instruction in a small group limited to only 12 others, as you make everything—including the pastry—from scratch. Plus, the short duration of this tour means you’ll have plenty of time for sightseeing before and after.

Personalised jewellery where we custom-fit and weld a stainless steel chain around your wrist, ankle, or waist. Choose from a variety of stainless steel styles and it your own.

Discover Alentejo through your own hands. This private full-day experience takes you away from mass tourism and into the living craft traditions of the Alentejo, connecting you with local makers, specialist artisans and the natural materials that have shaped the region for generations. Built around two of the Alentejo’s most distinctive materials, cork and clay, the day is designed to be genuinely hands-on. Discover the stories and traditional knowledge behind each craft, then work directly with the materials and create something of your own. Rather than watching demonstrations created for tourists, you will experience local craftsmanship where it is genuinely practised, alongside people connected to these traditions. Instead of simply seeing Alentejo traditions, you will meet the people who keep them alive, touch them, shape them and become part of their story.

Learning to surf works best with someone teaching the basics before you hit the water. From Lisbon, head over the April 25th Bridge to the coast for a small-group lesson, starting on the sand with the fundamentals before you paddle out to catch your first waves. Wetsuits and a range of boards are provided, with transport from central Lisbon included.

Go beyond a standard history tour and take a deep dive into the world of ‘azulejos’ (Portuguese tile art) on this private excursion that pairs a tile-making workshop in Azeitão to a visit to Lisbon's National Tile Museum. Travel about 45 minutes to reach lovely Azeitão and study with an expert tile artist. Create your own tile to take home, then opt to stop for lunch in the fishing village of Sesimbra or in Lisbon. Finish off by browsing the excellent collection at the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo).

What makes this experience special is the feeling of stepping into a cozy and welcoming space where you can truly relax. Our team is incredibly attentive and caring, making sure you feel safe, comfortable, and excited throughout the whole process. While you enjoy your piercing experience, you can also help yourself to complimentary snacks and drinks, making it feel more like a special self-care moment than just an appointment!