Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese
- Duration2
- DifficultyAll Levels
- Private Groups & Team Building
- 2 Min Group Size
- 20 Max Group Size
- 48 hours Advance Booking Time
- €62 Price Per Person (Groups)
- €62 Minimum Booking Value
- On-Site Location Options
- Next Date28/10/2026
What's Included
Included
- A two-hour guided handbuilding pottery workshop.
- Clay and materials needed to create your piece.
- Use of the necessary pottery tools and equipment.
- Guidance from the instructor throughout the activity.
- The opportunity to explore pinching, coiling and slab-building techniques.
- Coloured engobes for decorating your creation.
- Finishing of your ceramic piece after the workshop, subject to the studio's process.
Not Included
- Transportation to and from the workshop venue.
- Collection or delivery of your finished ceramic piece.
- Additional pieces or materials beyond those provided.
- Any additional purchases or services not specifically mentioned.
Location Details
Atelier Miragaia, Rua dos Armazéns, Porto, Portugal
Bookings close 72 hours before the workshop starts.
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Nestled in the heart of Porto’s charming Miragaia neighbourhood, Atelier Miragaia is a place where creativity, authenticity, and the unique spirit of the city come together.
Inspired by Porto’s timeless beauty, rich history, and artistic soul, Atelier Miragaia celebrates individuality, thoughtful details, and the beauty of discovering something special. It is a space that invites you to slow down, feel inspired, and experience the charm that makes this part of the city so unforgettable.
Rooted in the character of Miragaia, we believe that the most meaningful experiences are those that feel personal, genuine, and full of character.
A little piece of Porto, created to inspire.
FAQ's
Not at all! This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those who have already experimented with ceramics. Your instructor will guide you through each stage of the process, helping you understand how to handle the clay at your own pace.
These are three traditional ways of shaping clay by hand. Pinching involves pressing and shaping the clay with your fingers; coiling uses rolled strands of clay built up to form a structure; and slab building involves joining flat pieces of clay to create different forms. You'll have the opportunity to explore these techniques and discover which ones work best for your creation.
You can create your own ceramic object using the techniques introduced during the session. Depending on your design, you can shape a vessel or decorative piece, add handles or other elements, and personalise it with colourful engobes. Your instructor will help you develop an idea that works well with the material and the time available.
Yes! The minimum age is 8 years old. Pottery can be a wonderful way for children to explore their creativity, practise coordination and develop concentration through hands-on learning. The instructor will provide guidance throughout the activity.
These are three traditional ways of shaping clay by hand. Pinching involves pressing and shaping the clay with your fingers; coiling uses rolled strands of clay built up to form a structure; and slab building involves joining flat pieces of clay to create different forms. You'll have the opportunity to explore these techniques and discover which ones work best for your creation.
Your piece needs time to dry and undergo the necessary finishing process before it's ready to take home. It will be ready for collection approximately two weeks after the workshop. Please confirm the collection arrangements with the organiser.
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