Language
Portuguese, English
Duration
2H
Difficulty
Beginner
Next Date
21/05/2026

Handmade ceramics workshop in Faro at Arte e Cacos do Algarve, a small artistic studio where the beauty, colours and textures of southern Portugal shape everything that gets made. Led by Cecilia, the creative soul behind Arte e Cacos, this relaxed and inspiring hand-building session teaches you to create your own ceramic pieces using traditional manual clay shaping techniques, no pottery wheel involved. Suitable for complete beginners and all levels from age 11 upward, and guided step by step throughout in a welcoming studio environment.

The session moves through hand-building techniques at a peaceful and unhurried pace, exploring texture, form and personal expression in clay as you develop your piece. Cecilia’s work is deeply influenced by the Algarve, from the ocean blues and terracotta tones to the relaxed rhythm of coastal life, and that same sensibility shapes the atmosphere and approach of every workshop she runs. You can create decorative or functional pieces depending on your instincts, always with Cecilia’s guidance and support throughout. The studio is a space where art, passion and craftsmanship come together, and every session reflects that.

What you’ll learn

🏺 Traditional hand-building techniques for shaping clay without a pottery wheel

🏺 How to explore texture and form through direct manipulation of clay

🏺 How to develop a decorative or functional ceramic piece from your own creative instincts

🏺 The basics of surface treatment and finishing for a complete result

🏺 An introduction to the timeless art of ceramics in a relaxed and inspiring setting

What’s included

🎨 All clay and materials for the full session

🎨 Full step-by-step guidance from Cecilia throughout

🎨 A welcoming studio environment inspired by the colours and textures of the Algarve

🎨 Your finished ceramic piece to take home

What you leave with

A handmade ceramic piece shaped entirely by your own hands, a genuine feel for the material and the creative satisfaction of having made something personal and lasting.

I am Cecilia, the creative soul behind Arte e Cacos do Algarve. Through handmade mosaics, ceramics and unique artistic pieces I transform broken fragments into meaningful art filled with character and emotion. Living in the Algarve has deeply influenced my work, from the ocean blues and terracotta tones to the relaxed rhythm of coastal life. Arte e Cacos is more than a studio. It is a space where art, passion and craftsmanship come together to celebrate individuality and handmade design.

Open to participants aged 11 and over. No prior ceramics experience needed.