Turn Your Skills
Into Income
Join Portugal's growing community of creative teachers.
We connect curious students with people who love sharing what they know.
What you get as part of the community
We handle the admin so you can focus on what you actually enjoy - teaching.
Simple Management
Bookings, payments, messages and invoicing - all in one place, manageable from your phone.
Real reach
SEO, social media, paid ads, partnerships and ambassadors - all driving students ready to book your workshops.
More ways to earn
Beyond regular bookings, you're able to increase your income through team buildings and gift cards.
A real community
180+ teachers sharing spaces, ideas and opportunities - and a team actively supporting you every step.
Simple Management
Bookings, payments, messages and invoicing - all in one place, manageable from your phone.
Real reach
SEO, social media, paid ads, partnerships and ambassadors - all driving students ready to book your workshops.
More ways to earn
Beyond regular bookings - team building, gift cards, and ambassador partnerships all add to your income.
A real community
Y180+ teachers sharing spaces, ideas and opportunities — and a team actively supporting you every step.
A glimpse into our workshops
What does it take to teach on Hands On?
You don't need certificates - you need passion and consistency.
Experience in your field
You have real hands-on experience and can share it with genuine enthusiasm.
Recurring availability
You can commit to regular workshop dates over time, not just a one-off.
Reliability
You respond to messages and show up on time. Trust is everything - for us and for your students.
Ability to invoice
You need to be able to issue invoices legally in Portugal, as a freelancer or through a company.
Experience in your field
You have real hands-on experience and can share it with genuine enthusiasm.
Recurring availability
You can commit to regular workshop dates over time, not just a one-off.
Reliability
You respond to messages and show up on time. Trust is everything - for us and for your students.
Ability to invoice
You need to be able to issue invoices legally in Portugal, as a freelancer or through a company.
All the tools you need
Everything in one place: workshops, bookings, messages and payments - all manageable from your phone.
Professional Dashboard
Manage workshops, bookings and earnings from your phone.
Direct Messaging
Chat with students, answer questions and handle inquiries instantly.
Smart Calendar
Set availability, manage dates and approve bookings with one click.
Review System
Import Google reviews or build your reputation with our rating system.
WhatsApp Community
Skill swapping, space sharing, and live support from the Hands On team.
Easy Payouts
Request money anytime in your wallet and receive your payment.
Gift Card Sales
Earn from gift cards when your workshops are booked as presents.
Team-building Tools
Receive enquiries from companies and groups for bigger activities.
Professional Dashboard
Manage workshops, bookings and earnings from your phone.
Direct Messaging
Chat with students, answer questions and handle inquiries instantly.
Smart Calendar
Set availability, manage dates and approve bookings with one click.
Review System
Import Google reviews or build your reputation with our rating system.
WhatsApp Community
Skill swapping, space sharing, and live support from the Hands On team.
Easy Payouts
Request money anytime in your wallet and receive your payment.
Gift Card Sales
Earn from gift cards when your workshops are booked as presents.
Team-building Tools
Receive enquiries from companies and groups for bigger activities.
What you actually earn
Our commission is 15% + VAT - no fixed fees, no monthly costs.
Two practical examples for a €100 workshop, depending on your VAT status.
Standard VAT (23%)
Hands On invoices the client directly
Hands On invoices the client
Invoice of €100 in the name of the client who booked.
You invoice Hands On
Your share: €100 − commission = €81.55.
You get paid
Hands On pays you €81.55 directly.
VAT Exemption (0%)
You invoice the client directly
You invoice the client
Invoice of €100 in the name of the client who booked.
Hands On invoices you
Commission invoice of €18.45 (15% + VAT).
You get paid
Hands On pays you €81.55 directly.
Standard VAT (23%)
Hands On invoices the client directly
Hands On invoices the client
Invoice of €100 in the name of the client who booked.
You invoice Hands On
Your share: €100 − commission = €81.55.
You get paid
Hands On pays you €81.55 directly.
VAT Exemption (0%)
You invoice the client directly
You invoice the client
Invoice of €100 in the name of the client who booked.
Hands On invoices you
Commission invoice of €18.45 (15% + VAT).
You get paid
Hands On pays you €81.55 directly.
How we help fill your workshops
We work hard on your behalf - so you can focus on teaching.
SEO
An optimised Google page for every workshop you list - our team handles it. You don't need to do a thing.
Newsletter & Social Media
Weekly newsletter for workshops with open spots, plus regular content on Instagram and TikTok - reels, stories and collabs with direct links to your workshops.
Ambassadors
Creators who attend and make authentic content. No cost to you, no hassle whatsoever.
Meta Ads
Paid campaigns managed by Hands On for workshops with the strongest reach potential.
SEO
An optimised Google page for every workshop you list - our team handles it. You don't need to do a thing.
Newsletter & Social
Weekly newsletter and regular content on Instagram and TikTok with direct links to your workshops.
Ambassadors
Creators who attend and make authentic content. No cost to you, no hassle whatsoever.
Meta Ads
Paid campaigns managed by Hands On for workshops with the strongest reach potential.
What teachers say
"Working with Hands On has been a very positive experience. The platform is intuitive and functional, which makes managing everything much easier."
"Being part of the Hands On community as a teacher has been a very positive journey. Their commissions are super fair :)"
"The Sunday client... our very first one. She showed up and absolutely loved the workshop. Thank you for the partnership."
"Working with Hands On has been a very positive experience. The platform is intuitive and functional, which makes managing everything much easier."
"Being part of the Hands On community as a teacher has been a very positive journey. Their commissions are super fair :)"
"The Sunday client... our very first one. She showed up and absolutely loved the workshop. Thank you for the partnership."
Common Questions
Can't find what you're looking for? We've got a full FAQ page covering everything from payments to cancellations.
See all FAQs →Ability to invoice
You need to be able to issue invoices legally in Portugal - as a freelancer or through a company.
Experience in your field
You have real, hands-on experience and can share it with genuine enthusiasm.
Recurring availability
You can commit to regular workshop dates over time - not just a one-off.
Reliability
You respond to messages and show up on time. Trust is everything - for us and for your students.
Hands On charges 15% + VAT per booking. There are no monthly fees, no setup costs, and no hidden charges. You only pay when you earn - see the pricing section for detailed examples.
It depends on your VAT status:
Standard VAT (23%) - Hands On invoices the client. You invoice Hands On for your share (€81.55 on a €100 workshop).
VAT-exempt - You invoice the client directly and pay the commission (€18.45) to Hands On.
Either way, your payout is the same.
Every workshop gets an SEO-optimised page managed by our team. We feature workshops in our weekly newsletter, post on Instagram and TikTok, connect you with ambassadors who create authentic content, and run paid Meta Ads for high-potential workshops.
Partners including Ageas, Cartão Jovem and WiZink give us access to 520K+ contacts.
Both are extra revenue streams at no additional cost. Companies can book your workshops for team events, and customers can purchase gift cards redeemable for your workshops. You earn from both - we handle the logistics.
Click here to register as a teacher - it only takes a few minutes. Once you're in, you can start adding workshops straight away.
Absolutely - you have full control over your pricing. We recommend researching similar workshops in your area. Remember that Hands On charges 15% + VAT per booking, so factor this into your pricing strategy.
Profile quality directly affects your bookings. Upload at least 3–5 high-quality photos showing the process, the final result and students actively participating.
Your description should cover: what people will learn, what's included, whether experience is needed, min/max participants and any age requirements.
Ready to give it a go?
Over 180 teachers are already sharing what they love - and earning doing it.
Your profile takes under 5 minutes to set up.
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