About
### About Me
I’m **Gonçalo Lopes Cardoso**, founder of **Atelier Encaixe** and a Master Craftsman with more than 30 years of experience in carpentry, joinery, and the conservation and restoration of wood.
My work is rooted in a deep respect for traditional woodworking techniques and the knowledge passed down through generations. Over the years, I have worked on projects and delivered training both in Portugal and internationally, with a particular focus on preserving and sharing traditional craftsmanship.
At Atelier Encaixe, I believe that the best way to learn is through practice. Wood has its own character, and understanding it comes from working directly with the material — learning to read it, mark it, cut it, adjust it and bring different pieces together with precision.
Through my workshops, I aim to make traditional woodworking accessible through hands-on learning. Rather than simply demonstrating techniques, I encourage participants to pick up the tools, make mistakes, refine their approach and develop confidence through practice.
**My goal is simple: to keep traditional woodworking skills alive by teaching people not just to see how it is done, but to do it themselves.**
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