Top Porto 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. ⚠️ Tile pickup period: 4 months from the date of the workshop

Hand-painted azulejos, or tiles, can be found all throughout Portugal, but their rich cultural history can be easy to overlook on your own. Unlock the heritage behind this ancient art form during a private tile painting workshop in downtown Porto. Choose from pre-designed replicas of traditional Porto tiles to paint and create your own unique souvenir to take home.

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.

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!

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.

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.

- 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

This experience offers rare access to the authentic world of Portuguese filigree in Gondomar, a tradition passed down through generations and still practiced by skilled local artisans. Rather than simply viewing finished pieces, you’ll witness the entire handcrafted process up close in a working atelier—an intimate encounter not typically available to visitors. It also combines cultural heritage with sensory experiences: from exploring the history of filigree at the Municipal Museum to optionally enjoying Northern Portuguese gastronomy and visiting a Port Wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia. This blend of craftsmanship, storytelling, and taste creates a deeper, more personal connection to Portugal beyond the usual sightseeing tours.

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!

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.

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.