Top Northern Portugal Craft Classes

You’ll receive a white ceramic tile and can choose from an exclusive selection of traditional tile patterns carefully selected and documented by our team directly from the streets of Porto, which you can replicate, or create your own original design. Your instructor will guide you throughout the painting process, making it accessible for beginners and enjoyable for all ages. Throughout the workshop, enjoy Port wine, juice, water, coffee, and a selection of sweet and savory snacks, while relaxing, socializing, and painting. After the session, you take your hand-painted souvenir of your time in Portugal. This activity is ideal for all occasions: solo travelers, families, bachelor and bachelorette parties, team-building events, or simply enjoying time with friends.

Our Azulejo Tile Painting Workshop is the only one in Porto offering two options of tile painting techniques: -You can experience the original artisan glazing method, just as Portuguese craftsmen have done for centuries. This method tiles need to be fired in a ceramic kiln at 1,100°C (2,012°F), it takes up to 5 days to pick up or can be shipped. -Or choose the ready-to-go acrylic painting option, where your unique tile is sealed and ready to be taken home right after the workshop. Both allow you to create a unique piece of art to cherish. The session takes place in our working artist studio and gallery, surrounded by contemporary art and creative energy. Led by a professional artist, you’ll paint step by step, no experience needed, while also receiving insider tips of Porto’s best art galleries, museums, tile-covered architecture, and local restaurants. A perfect mix of authentic craftsmanship, creativity, and local insight, this workshop is truly one of a kind.

Welcome to Boiler Studio. Here we work as a team! Holidays and leisure time are for relaxing, socializing, getting to know the city's culture, and meeting new people. In this tile painting workshop, you can experience a little bit of all of this, because this experience is designed so that you don't need any prior experience, just to feel good. Enjoy yourself and take a piece of Portugal home with you, the best souvenir made by you and which you will remember as your tile. Oh, and during your activity, you will also enjoy one (or more) cocktails with a variety of choices ranging from the famous Porto Tónico to a glass of champagne.

Create your own Portuguese-style tile in a vibrant ceramic studio in the heart of Porto, guided by a professional artist who makes the process simple and enjoyable for all skill levels. Surrounded by contemporary ceramic works, you’ll experience a unique blend of tradition and modern creativity while painting your own design using vibrant colors and easy-to-use stencils. Unlike traditional tile workshops, this experience offers immediate results — your tile is finished, sealed with a glossy protective varnish, and ready to take home the same day, safely packaged for travel. No waiting, no shipping delays — just a relaxed, creative experience and a meaningful handmade souvenir from your time in Porto.

-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

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.

Create your own souvenir to remember your time in Porto during this watercolor workshop. Join a small group and learn how to manipulate the paints to create your very own artwork. Your teacher shows you the techniques used to make a beautiful painting and assists you while you paint the Porto landscape.

What makes this workshop special is its exclusivity. It is rare to find a space DE teaching women, in a practical and welcoming way, how to surprise and enchant the partner in intimate moments.

Step into a creative studio and design your own Portugal-inspired charm necklace at a curated Ceramic Charm Bar. Guided by an artist, you’ll choose from a selection of handmade ceramic charms, each inspired by traditional Portuguese symbols such as Azulejo tiles, swallows, sardines, and hearts. Build your piece your way — from a minimal design to a playful composition of up to six charms, enhanced with pearls and brass accents. You’ll paint your ceramic elements using vibrant colors, then seal them with a glossy resin finish that makes them durable, polished, and ready to wear. This experience blends craft, storytelling, and personal expression. Each charm can represent a memory, a symbol, or a moment from your journey. At the end of the workshop, you’ll leave wearing your own handmade necklace — a meaningful and stylish souvenir from Porto. Perfect for creative travelers, and special occasions, this workshop offers a relaxed and inspiring way to connect with Portuguese culture.

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!

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Porto with a unique tile painting workshop. In a cozy artistic studio, learn the craft of traditional Portuguese azulejos while sipping on delightful Port Wine. This two-hour session welcomes everyone, from beginners to experienced artists, and includes all materials and expert guidance to help you create your own ceramic tile masterpiece. Enjoy a social atmosphere accompanied by relaxing music, and leave with a handmade souvenir that captures your creative journey in Porto.

Take a break from sightseeing or the every day, and enjoy a unique photography experience by getting your portrait captured and printed on a metal plate in Porto. Immerse yourself in the creative process, which uses the wet plate collodion technique from the 19th century, and receive a timeless souvenir at the end.

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!

The workshop lasts two and a half hours, giving you plenty of time to invest into your masterpiece. And with all materials provided, there's nothing standing in the way of your creative vision. So, grab your friends or fly solo, and let's get crafting! It's an experience you won't forget, and you'll leave with a necklace that's as unique as you.

Guests will be provided with a blank white tile and various patterns and designs to choose from. The patterns will be traced onto the tiles then filled in with acrylic paint, which dries much faster than ceramic paint and doesn't require being fired in a kiln. Guests can then take home their tiles the same day!

Creative Workshops: Will we wake up your creativity? How does it work? Through your own hands you will create art that you will take home. Check out our schedule options. The material used is included. Come and surprise yourself. We are an Atelier dedicated exclusively to the creativity of the woman, we provide art experiences that help out of the routine. Discover your power through your creativity. See you, Atelier Katharós

A combination of art and wellbeing. Each session is customized according to the pace and energy of each participant, allowing everyone to live a moment of calm, creative expression and inner connection. The experience will be memorable and unique. In addition, I receive people from all over the world with personalized attention, creating a welcoming space that makes every visit a genuine exchange not only a tourist activity, but an emotional and artistic experience unforgettable.

- Paint your own traditional Portuguese azulejo tile in a hands-on ceramic workshop - Learn tile painting techniques from a ceramic artist in a studio setting - Create a unique handmade souvenir inspired by Portugal’s historic tile tradition - Discover the history and patterns behind Portugal’s iconic decorative tiles - Your tile will be kiln-fired for a durable, glossy finish and can be picked up or shipped