{"id":863,"name":"Nathalie Cobbaut","url":"","description":"Hi \u2014 I\u2019m Nathalie (but you can call me \u201cLie\u201d). In 2018 I made a life-changing move with my husband and two daughters: we left Belgium and settled in the charming coastal town of Ericeira, Portugal. Back in Belgium I worked as a teacher, but once I arrived in Portugal I felt a deep longing for creative expression and something to stimulate my hands and my spirit. That\u2019s when I discovered clay and ceramics \u2014 and the rest, as they say, is history. \r\nMy journey into pottery began when a passionate local ceramist introduced me to the wheel. Although my first pieces were imperfect and heavy, I immediately fell in love with clay. I invested in my own wheel and kiln, studied pottery techniques in Lisbon and Sintra, and even revisited fundamentals through courses in Belgium. Yet what really drove me was a desire to reconnect with community \u2014 the kind of social interaction I missed from teaching \u2014 but now centered around creativity, play, and shared passion. From that longing grew Tia Lie Casa Criativa: a cozy studio where both adults and children can explore their creativity and express themselves through clay. \r\nAt Tia Lie Casa Criativa I celebrate creativity in all its forms \u2014 whether it\u2019s wheel-thrown pottery, hand-built pieces, experimental shapes or vibrant colors. Drawing on my years of teaching experience, I guide participants patiently and joyfully, helping them grow, take risks, make mistakes \u2026 and above all, have fun. I create handmade tableware, unique ceramic jewelry, and organize workshops, \u201cclay-tasting parties\u201d, and ceramics-based gatherings for people to connect, learn and create \u2014 inspired by the natural beauty and coastal vibes around Ericeira. Each piece is made with care, heart, and love. I\u2019m truly thankful for this journey \u2014 and I can\u2019t wait to share my passion and pottery-love with you in my studio in Santo Isidoro.","link":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/teacher\/nathalietialiecasacriativa-pt\/","slug":"nathalietialiecasacriativa-pt","avatar_urls":{"24":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tialie-shoot2-67-1.jpg","48":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tialie-shoot2-67-1.jpg","96":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/tialie-shoot2-67-1.jpg"},"meta":[],"is_super_admin":false,"woocommerce_meta":{"variable_product_tour_shown":"","activity_panel_inbox_last_read":"","activity_panel_reviews_last_read":"","categories_report_columns":"","coupons_report_columns":"","customers_report_columns":"","orders_report_columns":"","products_report_columns":"","revenue_report_columns":"","taxes_report_columns":"","variations_report_columns":"","dashboard_sections":"","dashboard_chart_type":"","dashboard_chart_interval":"","dashboard_leaderboard_rows":"","order_attribution_install_banner_dismissed":"","homepage_layout":"","homepage_stats":"","task_list_tracked_started_tasks":"","android_app_banner_dismissed":"","launch_your_store_tour_hidden":"","coming_soon_banner_dismissed":""},"elementor_introduction":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handson.pt\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users"}]}}