What is Hands On
What is Hands On, what is a hands-on workshop, and how does it all work?
Hands On is your go-to platform to discover and book hands-on workshops and experiences. Whether you want to learn a new skill or explore your creative side, we help you connect with passionate artisans and teachers.
A Hands On workshop is a live, in-person experience where you’ll actively learn by doing — not just watching.
We feature experiences across arts & crafts, food & drinks, music, sports, nature, DIY, and more. And if there’s a category we haven’t listed yet… it’s probably coming soon!
It depends on the workshop. Some include all materials, snacks, or takeaway items — others might require you to bring something. You can find full details on each individual workshop page.
Right where the magic happens — in the actual studios or workspaces of our hosts. You’ll be welcomed into their creative environments.
We carefully curate all workshops featured on the platform to ensure quality, originality, and value.
Plus, you’ll always have access to reviews from real participants to help guide your decision.
Account Management
How to create, access, and personalize your Hands On account — whether you’re a student or a teacher.
Just click Sign In > Register. You can sign up as a student or a teacher, and log in with your email or social account.
After accepting the terms, just hit Register — and you’re ready to go!
Once you register as a student, your account is split into three sections:
Main: Access bookings and messages
Listings: See workshops you’ve reviewed or followed
Account: Edit your personal info and preferences
If you’re a teacher, the dashboard is your mission control.
There you can manage:
Your workshop listings
Bookings
Your wallet and payout methods
Messages from students
The wallet tracks your workshop earnings:
View current balance, total orders, and revenue
Choose payout method (e.g., IBAN)
Track payout history
It’s your financial hub inside Hands On.
In your “My Profile” section, you’ll find a field to enter your VAT number.
Once it’s saved, your future invoices will include VAT information.
Workshop Booking
How to book, manage, edit, or cancel a workshop — and leave feedback after attending.
In your Bookings Dashboard, you’ll see all your current and past reservations, along with their statuses.
Our Cancellation Policy 🎨
For Workshop Adventurers (Individual Bookings):
- 30+ days before: Full refund (minus payment processing fees)
- 7-29 days before: Full refund minus 10% platform fee
- 3-6 days before: 50% refund
- Less than 3 days: No refund (but contact us about other dates!)
For Team Buildings:
- 30+ days ahead: Full refund (minus processing fees)
- 14-29 days before: Full refund minus 15% platform fee
- 7-13 days before: 70% refund
- 3-6 days before: 40% refund
- Less than 3 days: No refund
Special Cases:
- Teacher cancellation: Full refund including all fees
- Emergencies: Contact us to discuss options
- Refunds return to original payment method within 5-10 business days or to a voucher to be discounted in a next purchase
Questions? Email hello@handson.pt – we’re here to help!
Absolutely — and we appreciate it!
Go to the workshop page, scroll to the bottom, and look for the “Add Review” section. You’ll need to be logged in and have attended the workshop.
Gift Cards
What are Hands On gift cards, how do they work, and why they make the perfect creative gift.
A Gift Card is a digital voucher that lets you gift someone a hands-on learning experience of their choice.
You choose the amount, and they get to pick from the workshops available in the platform.
Yes — they can be used for any active workshop on the platform.
It’s digital, so we’ll send it directly to your email. It’s fast, easy, and perfect for last-minute gifts!