Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese, English, Spanish
- Duration2
- DifficultyBeginner
- Private Groups & Team Building
- 4 Min Group Size
- 4 Max Group Size
- 72 hours Advance Booking Time
- €30 Price Per Person (Groups)
- €110 Minimum Booking Value
- Off-Site Location Options
- Next Date14/10/2026
Schedule Program
What's Included
Included
- Clay
- Shapping & Trimming Tools
- All Supplies
- Coffee & Tea
- Firing
Not Included
- Shipping
Location Details
Rua do Novo Forte Poente, Quarteira, Portugal
Look for the "Rotunda das Sombrinhas de Praia"
Bookings close 8 hours before the workshop starts.
Your Teacher
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I’m Raquel, a multilingual, self-taught ceramicist and lifelong creative who found my way to clay through curiosity, experimentation, and a desire to make things with my hands. My artistic journey began with air-dry clay, where I discovered the joy of shaping, sculpting, and bringing small ideas to life. What started as a simple creative outlet gradually grew into a deeper fascination with ceramics and the process of working with clay. I eventually transitioned into ceramics, embracing the unpredictability, patience, and hands-on nature of the medium. For me, working with clay is as much about the process as it is about the finished piece — slowing down, experimenting, learning from mistakes, and allowing each piece to develop its own character. Being self-taught has made curiosity a big part of my creative practice. I’m constantly learning, trying new techniques, exploring different forms and textures, and allowing myself the freedom to experiment. I love the balance between intention and unpredictability that ceramics offers, and I’m particularly drawn to pieces that feel tactile, organic, and full of personality. Creativity is woven into many different parts of my life. When I’m not covered in clay, you might find me teaching Portuguese to expats, hiking and spending time in nature, playing with animals, writing, or learning and practising other creative crafts. These different interests often find their way back into my artistic practice, inspiring new ideas, shapes, textures, stories, and ways of seeing the world. At the heart of what I do is a love for making, learning, and staying curious. Whether I’m working with clay, words, language, or another creative medium, I enjoy the process of discovering where an idea can take me.
FAQ's
It's recommended wearing comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement and can withstand the occasional light splash of clay.
An unforgetable experience that will allow you to slow down, connect with your creativity and turn a raw lump of clay into something unique made entirely by you. After the workshop, your pieces will be kiln-fired (drying and firing may take up to 8 weeks) and you'll be able to collect them or having them shipped to you (at an additional cost).
Absolutely! No previous experience is needed. The workshop is designed for absolute beginners, as well as anyone who has already had their first experience with hand-building ceramics. You’ll receive personalized guidance throughout the session, in a small group of no more than four people.
You’ll create two or three small ceramic pieces, entirely designed and handmade by you. You’ll have the freedom to explore your own ideas, with guidance and support whenever you need it.
Not quite! Your creations need time to dry completely before they can be fired in the kiln. The drying and firing process can take several weeks, so your pieces will not be ready to take home on the day of the workshop.
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