Cerdeira - Home for Creativity, Lousã, Portugal
Follow the instructions on the GPS. Watch out as it is a very steep road all the way up the mountain.
Bookings close 260 hours before the workshop starts.
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CERDEIRA - HOME FOR CREATIVITY A village as our home and the world as our inspiration. In the heart of Serra da Lousã, lies a historic village that was abandoned and at risk of disappearing. Today, Cerdeira has new stories to tell. Here, the unique relationship between nature, art and the comfort of our schist houses, offers the freedom to live, slow down and create in a truly authentic way.
No. This experience is perfect for beginners. You'll be introduced to the fundamentals of working with clay and guided through each technique step by step.
You'll create one or more handmade ceramic pieces—such as a cup, bowl, or plate—using traditional hand-building techniques. You can also decorate your work with natural textures inspired by the surrounding landscape.
Yes. Children are welcome to participate. Children up to 11 years old can join at the reduced child rate when accompanied by one paying adult. It's a wonderful creative activity for families to enjoy together.
The experience includes all clay, tools, materials, expert instruction, and kiln firing of your finished pieces. If you choose to have your ceramics shipped after firing, this can be arranged for an additional fee.
You'll take home your own handmade ceramic creations, along with a solid introduction to traditional hand-building techniques and the confidence to continue exploring ceramics on your own. If you leave your pieces for firing, you can collect them later or have them shipped to you for an additional charge.