Hands On + Cartão Jovem: The Coolest Duo Since Pasteis de Nata and Coffee
Young, wild, and… budget-conscious? We get it. You want to explore the world, try new things, master a hobby and maybe even impress a date with your handmade ceramic bowl. But then your wallet interrupts: “LOL, no.”
Well, Hands On is here to tell your wallet to calm down, because we’ve officially partnered with Cartão Jovem, Portugal’s magic card for young people, powered by Movijovem. Translation: more workshops, more classes, more fun — with less financial guilt. You’re welcome.
So… what is Cartão Jovem?
For the uninitiated (or those who never read fine print), Cartão Jovem is Portugal’s ultimate youth discount card, basically the VIP pass to adulting with flair. It’s managed by Movijovem, a public company under Portugal’s youth ministry, and it offers perks and discounts on everything from travel and museums to clothes, pizza, and yes… workshops.
Whether you’re 12, 29, or that timeless millennial who still clings to their student ID, Cartão Jovem has your back — and now, so do we.
Workshops for the young and the crafty
At Hands On, we believe learning something new shouldn’t require taking out a loan or selling your sneaker collection. Our classes are already designed to be fun, creative and ridiculously satisfying. Now, thanks to Cartão Jovem, they’re also more affordable. Cue the applause.
From making your own sourdough, crafting a macramé plant hanger, learning how to brew craft beer (don’t worry, legal age only!) or finally discovering what the heck tufting is, we’ve got a class for that. And now, if you flash your Cartão Jovem with confidence and style, you get exclusive discounts on select workshops. Boom.
Why this partnership makes so much sense
Because we both want the same thing: to help young people try new things, learn useful (or delightfully useless) skills, and have stories to tell that don’t involve just scrolling TikTok for five hours straight.
Movijovem supports youth access to culture, mobility, and experiences. Hands On provides real-life, hands-on classes taught by passionate local experts. Together? We’re basically the Avengers of creativity.
Except instead of fighting crime, we fight boredom, screen fatigue and the tyranny of overpriced “experiences” that aren’t even that fun.
What can you do with your discount?
- Bake your own Pastel de Nata and eat it with the pride of a pastry chef.
- Paint a traditional Portuguese azulejo tile while learning what azulejo even means.
- Weave, tie-dye, throw pottery or stitch like your grandma, only trendier.
- Meet other young creatives, students, travelers and locals in small-group settings.
You’ll walk away from each class with something physical (a candle, a rug, a fresh loaf of bread), something emotional (the joy of doing something new) and something social (probably a selfie with your workshop group and your new ceramic friend).
How to get in on the action
- Go get yourself the Cartão Jovem
- Head over to handson.pt and browse our collection of workshops and classes.
- Use your special Cartão Jovem discounts:
• 10% discount on the first booking
• 5% discount on all future bookings - To access these discounts, just activate your card.
- Book the class, show up and be ready to create, learn, and maybe even get your hands dirty.
Because adulthood is hard, but learning how to make your own pasta doesn’t have to be.
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