Top Northern Portugal Classes & Workshops - page 5

Unleash your creativity in a friendly watercolor postcard workshop at Porto Alchemy. With no prior painting experience required, you’ll select from exclusive postcard designs inspired by Porto’s iconic landmarks like the Luís I Bridge and traditional tiles. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll learn essential watercolor techniques and embellish your postcard with personal touches. Enjoy a small glass of Port wine as you create a unique piece of art to take home, capturing the essence of Porto. This experience is perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers looking to connect with Portuguese culture through art.

This unique activity embraces Portuguese culture, creative design and spiritual empowerment to make your one-of-a-kind memory or gift that will bless the space for years to come. Acrylic paint is used for a quick drying result allowing everyone to take the finished piece home with them immediately without having to wait! A fantastic activity for a wedding party, birthday celebration, date night, family-friendly fun, or just to be social and make new friends on a rainy day!

We are very passionate about surfing and love to teach this wonderful sport. This surf lesson takes place in the beautiful Azurara beach near Vila do Conde, 20 kilometers from Porto. It has a nature felling and all the landscape is green and inspiring. All equipment is included as well as the transfer from your lodging to the beach. Your wave is waiting.

Are you ready to indulge your senses in an unforgettable experience? Join us at our quaint chocolate factory for a unique chocolate and wine tasting event! Nestled in the heart of our artisanal workshop, you'll explore the rich, intricate flavors of our handcrafted chocolates paired expertly with a selection of fine wines. Each pairing is designed to enhance the tasting notes of both the chocolate and the wine, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your palate. This intimate event is perfect for connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike, offering a cozy ambiance to savor the delights and discover the art behind the craft. Don't miss this exquisite fusion of sweetness and sophistication!

This is a unique opportunity to taste several tawnys at a producer with 300 years of port wine production history!

The true “secret sauce” of this experience is the combination of in-depth knowledge and a warm and welcoming approach. Caio doesn’t just introduce wines—he guides participants through an authentic sensory and cultural journey, connecting each label to engaging stories, landscapes, and unique traditions of Portugal. His greatest asset is the light, accessible, and captivating way in which he translates the world of wine, making the experience unforgettable for both beginners and more experienced wine lovers.

What distinguishes this activity: It’s not just working in the trees, it’s feeling the life of the farm in every branch. Learn traditional pruning and grazing techniques used for decades, applying them to real trees and seeing the result grow over time. The experience combines practical learning, connection with nature and care with each plant, something that only those who live the farm daily can offer. The secret spice: Patience and attention to detail, guided by those who know each tree and know the right time to cut, tie branches or graft. It is the combination of ancestral technique and sensitivity to nature that turns every gesture into art and every tree into success.

With the help of an experienced wine educator, you will get to know the method of producing Martha's wines, in a modern space with a breathtaking landscape!

Learn the art of the shaker with a pro and master the creation of a unique signature cocktail in Porto.

Discover the thrill of padel in the heart of Alto Minho at LinQ Padel Monção, the region's premier indoor padel club. Featuring three state-of-the-art panoramic courts, this venue caters to both seasoned players and newcomers eager to learn. Embrace an active lifestyle with personalized padel lessons for all ages, and enjoy social events that foster community spirit. With modern facilities including changing rooms, a bar, and children's entertainment, it's the ideal destination for family and friends looking to engage in sports together.

With the help of an experienced wine educator, you will get to know the method of producing Martha's wines, in a modern space with a breathtaking landscape! A unique taste that combines wine, port wine and aguardente

Take part in a unique paper mâché workshop with Fernanda, a talented local artisan, in the warm setting of her home. Using sustainable materials like recycled paper paste, you’ll explore traditional techniques while creating your own one-of-a-kind piece. More than an art class, this experience offers an authentic connection to Aveiro’s culture and creativity—an unforgettable moment for anyone eager to discover local traditions.

-Manual ceramic modeling -Create your own hand-modeled and hand-painted piece -Choose from a variety of items to create, such as a mug or a plate -Enjoy a creative and relaxing atmosphere among local artists' works -Take your piece home with you or have it sent to you for a small fee

Begin each session with a personalized beach briefing, covering ocean awareness, safety, and technical fundamentals. Practice paddling and pop-up techniques on the sand before entering the water, where your certified instructor provides continuous, hands-on guidance. Each session is tailored to your level, goals, and ocean confidence. Combined with high-quality equipment and expert training, this is more than just a lesson — it’s a professional surfing experience designed to help you progress, build confidence, and truly enjoy the waves. To make the most of your time in the water, you’ll also benefit from 30 minutes of free equipment rental after your lesson. Join this experience and transform your stay in Porto into an unforgettable surfing adventure.

Begin by choosing a unique handmade sculptural ceramic frame from a curated selection and transform it into a one-of-a-kind keepsake in a professional artist studio in Porto. Personalize your frame in your own style using vibrant colors, playful patterns, Portuguese-inspired motifs, and decorative details. Choose between traditional ceramic glazing for an authentic kiln-fired finish or acrylic paints for a piece that's ready to take home immediately. A personal photo can also be printed on the spot and placed inside your finished frame, creating a lasting memory of your Porto trip. Throughout the workshop, you'll receive guidance from a professional visual artist, along with insider recommendations for Porto's best cafés, contemporary art galleries, ceramic shops, vintage stores, and other creative places beyond the usual tourist route.

Embark on a creative journey in your ceramic painting workshop, where the rich history of Portuguese ceramics comes to life. After a captivating introduction to the origins and techniques of ceramic art, choose the piece you want to paint: 1 plate of 20 cm, 1 tile of 20 cm, 1 sardine of 19 cm, As you unleash your creativity, enjoy a coffee break with cheeses, fruits, dried fruits, compote, bread and sparkling wine. Options (no alcohol) or for intolerants (lactose or gluten) are also available to make your experience even better. Once your masterpiece is finished, it will be glassed and cooked before being available for pickup or shipment. Minimalistic and exclusive class, minimum 4 and maximum 6 people. I will share all my experience from over 16 years working with ceramics Join us for a unique artistic adventure.

Charlie’s Painting Workshop "Give Yourself Permission To Art" in Matosinhos, Portugal, is an interactive, hands-on Painting Workshop perfect for those of you who want to unlock your creativity and give yourselves permission to make whatever you want. Make the perfect creative gift for someone you know or yourself! The artist uses an open studio format and exercises to show the ways in which he has broken through his own limits and how you too, can break through yours, real or imagined! Using techniques derived from art therapy, Charlie will work with you to tap into the soul of your unique creation.

Instruction given by the artist of the studio. Releases your creativity in connection with clay. Find out more about Portuguese ceramics. Get step-by-step guidance throughout the experience. Celebrate your creativity and take a piece made by yourself. Leave the workshop with new learning and connections.

Celebrate this special moment with your friends by creating art in a magical way. Enjoy an unforgettable workshop where each participant will take home the art created. Here you will have the opportunity to create with your own hands in a magical and exclusive space for women. In the first part we will relax our mind and then together we will create a magical collage map that will strengthen the whole group and especially the Bride. In a fast-paced world, in this experience you will be able to feel the power of creativity and your connection with the Bride. You just need to use scissors. Surprise yourselves and enjoy a workshop that will remain in your memory.

When one experiences and gets a sense of a region, it awakens a series of emotions and experiences capable of transporting us back in time to the origin of its history. The journey that I present will bring you in contact with our know-how and traditional flavors, and meeting with our artisans will open up the gateway to a tour full of sensations and authenticity. Surrender to our Traditions!

This cooking lesson will take place in the kitchen OF FONTE SANTA one of the last owned DE rural on the slope of Villa Nova DE Gaia! Our "chef" will prepare some of the traditional Portuguese snacks and dishes...as well as the cream milk or aletria for dessert! If you want to participate in the preparation or confection you have at your disposal the fountain Santa! At the end, enjoy lunch on the terrace OF the FONTE SANTA house with a fantastic view over the port! In addition to the green wines of Minho and Douro, it will be served DA Limonada da Quinta, water and soft drinks. Good appetite!

The tasting will begin with an explanation of the Vinho Verde wine region. We will understand the influence of climate, soil and grape varieties on wines from Vinho Verde. Afterwards, we will taste three different wines from small producers in the region. Producers with notoriety in the market. You will be able to taste fresh, aromatic wines with high acidity. During the tasting you will also be able to try products from the region (e.g. cheese, jam, biscuits).

Unleash your creativity in Porto with a Tattoo on Paper workshop. This unique experience teaches you to use a tattoo machine fitted with a ballpoint pen cartridge to craft stunning artwork. Choose a cherished photo from Porto, simplify it into basic shapes, and learn the art of shading. Set against the backdrop of a charming garden or café, this workshop provides a relaxed atmosphere to hone your drawing skills, ensuring you leave with a beautiful notebook of watercolor paper featuring your initial practices and your favorite final piece.

With an area of 10 km long, Maceda beach offers several surfing spots and thus allows you to surf in the best conditions. Maceda has become a popular surf destination for North Portuguese surfers, but is still uncrowded by tourists. ‍ This place will offer you a unique opportunity to connect with nature and experience the raw power of the ocean in a peaceful environment.