{"id":25862,"date":"2026-01-12T16:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/?post_type=listing&p=25862"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:59:05","slug":"family-ceramics-workshop-create-pottery-together-at-materica","status":"publish","type":"listing","link":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/workshop\/family-ceramics-workshop-create-pottery-together-at-materica\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop de Cer\u00e2mica em Fam\u00edlia | Cria Cer\u00e2mica em Conjunto na Mat\u00e9rica"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Family ceramics workshop in Porto at Oficina Mat\u00e9rica, a creative author’s space dedicated to hands-on making and the development of artistic skills through genuine material engagement. Led by Marco, creative director and manager of Mat\u00e9rica, this session invites families to discover ceramic fundamentals side by side, parents and children working together in a bright and welcoming studio where collaboration, tactile exploration and the simple pleasure of making something together are the whole point. No prior experience needed for any age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The workshop offers two distinct pathways to suit different family interests and age ranges. The clay modelling pathway teaches hand building techniques including pinching, coiling and slab construction to create functional plates, bowls or mugs from raw clay. The ceramic painting pathway uses brushes, sponges and decorative tools to apply colourful underglazes and glazes to pre-fired bisqueware pieces, creating personalised designs that fuse permanently during kiln firing. Families choose the approach that suits them best or combine both across the session. All finished pieces receive professional kiln firing and are available for collection after the firing cycle completes, extending the experience into a second moment of anticipation and celebration when the transformed pottery is finally ready.<\/p>\n

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What you’ll learn<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udffa Hand building techniques including pinching, coiling and slab construction for the clay modelling pathway<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udffa How to shape functional plates, bowls and mugs from raw clay using accessible methods<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udffa Underglaze and glaze application techniques for the ceramic painting pathway<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udffa Decorative approaches using brushes, sponges and tools to create personalised designs<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udffa How kiln firing transforms raw clay and painted bisqueware into permanent functional ceramics<\/p>\n

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What’s included<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udfa8 Choice of clay modelling or ceramic painting pathway<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa8 All materials including clay or pre-fired pieces, glazes, underglazes and tools<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa8 Full guidance from Marco throughout the session adapted for all ages and skill levels<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa8 Professional kiln firing of all finished pieces<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa8 Collection of your finished functional ceramics after firing<\/p>\n

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What your family leaves with<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Functional pottery, a plate, bowl or mug, made and decorated together, fired and ready to use at home as a daily reminder of an afternoon spent making something that actually lasts.<\/p>\n

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I am Marco, creative director and manager of Oficina Mat\u00e9rica in Porto. Mat\u00e9rica is an author’s space dedicated to the presentation and production of handmade artistic objects and the development of creative workshops for children and adults, always involving diverse raw materials, processes and techniques rooted in the plastic arts. All sessions are managed by me directly, with broad and varied experience in the creation, production and development of creative pedagogical experiences. Whenever possible we work in partnership with specialist artists and technicians who collaborate on the thematic diversification of our activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Suitable for all ages and all skill levels. No prior ceramics experience needed. Professional kiln firing included with collection arranged after firing completes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":990,"featured_media":25854,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"listing_category":[],"event_category":[],"service_category":[146],"rental_category":[],"classifieds_category":[],"listing_feature":[174,177,175,192,176,191,190],"region":[164],"class_list":["post-25862","listing","type-listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","service_category-arts-crafts","listing_feature-art-workshops","listing_feature-artisanal-handmade-workshops","listing_feature-ceramic-pottery-workshops","listing_feature-clay-workshops","listing_feature-do-it-yourself-workshops","listing_feature-ecology-workshops","listing_feature-painting-workshops","region-porto-workshops"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/25862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/990"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25862"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/25862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26030,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing\/25862\/revisions\/26030"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing_category?post=25862"},{"taxonomy":"event_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_category?post=25862"},{"taxonomy":"service_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_category?post=25862"},{"taxonomy":"rental_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rental_category?post=25862"},{"taxonomy":"classifieds_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/classifieds_category?post=25862"},{"taxonomy":"listing_feature","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/listing_feature?post=25862"},{"taxonomy":"region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/region?post=25862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}