- LanguagePortuguese, English
- Duration3H
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next Date14/06/2026
Kids ceramics workshop in Vila Nova de Milfontes at Oficina na Escola for children aged 6 to 10 who want to bring a story to life with their own hands in clay. The session begins with a story to listen to, and from there the characters take shape, literally, as each child models their own version of a character from the book using clay. A simple and genuinely magical creative process that combines the imagination a good story activates with the tactile satisfaction of working with real ceramic materials. All materials and one firing included.
Oficina na Escola, the former primary school of Ribeira da Azenha transformed into a crafts and ceramics centre between the Alentejo coast and the hills, is exactly the kind of space where this kind of experience feels right. A building that has always been about learning and imagination, now housing a ceramics studio where children can hear a story and immediately express what it made them feel and see through the oldest creative medium there is.
What your child will experience
🧸 A story told at the beginning of the session to inspire and spark imagination
🧸 Hands-on clay modelling to bring a character from the story to life
🧸 Personal creative expression through shaping, forming and finishing a ceramic character
🧸 A welcoming and creative studio environment adapted for children aged 6 to 10
🧸 The joy of making something by hand that begins as a story and ends as a ceramic piece
What’s included
🎨 All clay and materials for the full session
🎨 Full guidance from the Oficina na Escola team throughout
🎨 One kiln firing of your child’s finished ceramic character
🎨 A creative and welcoming studio environment at Oficina na Escola
What your child leaves with
A fired ceramic character shaped by their own hands, born from a story they heard and brought to life through clay in a genuinely memorable and creative session.
Oficina na Escola is the former primary school of Ribeira da Azenha in Vila Nova de Milfontes, transformed into a Centre for the Promotion and Appreciation of Local Products and Crafts. The space brings together a local handicrafts shop, a ceramics studio and a meeting place, situated between the Alentejo coast and the hills, where time slows down and making things by hand regains its central role.
Open to children aged 6 to 10. Takes place at Oficina na Escola, Vila Nova de Milfontes. All materials and one firing included.
Related Tags: Arts & Crafts, Art, Artisanal
Location
Oficina na Escola - Antiga Escola Primária da Ribeira da Azenha, Vila Nova de Milfontes, PortugalFAQ
What is “From Story to Clay”?
It is a creative workshop where children listen to a story and then bring one of the characters to life through clay modelling.
Who is this workshop for?
The activity is designed for children aged 6 to 10 years old.
What is included in the session?
The workshop includes all materials, use of tools, guidance throughout the activity, and one firing of the finished ceramic piece.
Do children need previous experience with ceramics?
No previous experience is needed. The workshop is designed to be playful, accessible, and suitable for beginners.
What will participants take home?
Each child will create their own ceramic character inspired by the story. After the firing process is completed, the finished piece can be collected or shipped by arrangement.
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The former primary school of Ribeira da Azenha, in Vila Nova de Milfontes, has been transformed into Oficina na Escola, a Centre for the Promotion and Appreciation of Local Products and Crafts. The space brings together a local handicrafts shop, a ceramics studio, and a meeting place dedicated to activities such as yoga, singing, and small events.
It is a new life for a building rich in memories — the school of many generations since 1957 and, later, the headquarters and storage space of a former theatre company. Today, Oficina na Escola establishes itself as a place of creation, sharing, and appreciation of local knowledge, where time slows down and hands-on experience regains its central role.
Between the Alentejo coast and the hills, Oficina na Escola opens its doors to the world of ceramics through experiences accessible to different levels of practice and curiosity. Whether it is a first contact with clay, a deeper technical exploration, or a more continuous learning path, there are three ways to enter the world of ceramics, in a welcoming, creative environment that is deeply connected to the surrounding region.
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