{"id":2000,"name":"Rui Patalim","url":"","description":"Rui Patalim is a master potter from S\u00e3o Pedro do Corval, Portugal, home to the country's largest pottery tradition. A descendant of several generations of potters, he has dedicated his life to preserving and evolving his family's craft, continuing a legacy that dates back to the mid-19th century.\r\n\r\nWorking from the historic Olaria Patalim, Rui combines traditional hand-throwing techniques with contemporary ceramic design. His work reflects a deep respect for Portuguese craftsmanship while embracing modern aesthetics, resulting in pieces that are both timeless and innovative. Today, his ceramics are appreciated not only throughout Portugal but also by collectors and customers around the world.\r\n\r\nPassionate about keeping the art of pottery alive, Rui welcomes visitors to his workshop, where they can experience the process of transforming clay into handcrafted works of art. His dedication to quality, authenticity, and innovation has made Olaria Patalim one of the most recognized pottery workshops in S\u00e3o Pedro do Corval and an important ambassador for Portuguese ceramic heritage.","link":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/teacher\/ruipatalimgmail-com\/","slug":"ruipatalimgmail-com","avatar_urls":{"24":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/olaria.jpg","48":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/olaria.jpg","96":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/olaria.jpg"},"meta":[],"user_switching_url":null,"elementor_introduction":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2000","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users"}]}}