Estrada Casal da Cruz 9a, 2640-064 Santo Isidoro, Portugal
Bookings close 24 hours before the workshop starts.
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Hi — I’m Nathalie (but you can call me “Lie”). In 2018 I made a life-changing move with my husband and two daughters: we left Belgium and settled in the charming coastal town of Ericeira, Portugal. Back in Belgium I worked as a teacher, but once I arrived in Portugal I felt a deep longing for creative expression and something to stimulate my hands and my spirit. That’s when I discovered clay and ceramics — and the rest, as they say, is history.
My journey into pottery began when a passionate local ceramist introduced me to the wheel. Although my first pieces were imperfect and heavy, I immediately fell in love with clay. I invested in my own wheel and kiln, studied pottery techniques in Lisbon and Sintra, and even revisited fundamentals through courses in Belgium. Yet what really drove me was a desire to reconnect with community — the kind of social interaction I missed from teaching — but now centered around creativity, play, and shared passion. From that longing grew Tia Lie Casa Criativa: a cozy studio where both adults and children can explore their creativity and express themselves through clay.
At Tia Lie Casa Criativa I celebrate creativity in all its forms — whether it’s wheel-thrown pottery, hand-built pieces, experimental shapes or vibrant colors. Drawing on my years of teaching experience, I guide participants patiently and joyfully, helping them grow, take risks, make mistakes … and above all, have fun. I create handmade tableware, unique ceramic jewelry, and organize workshops, “clay-tasting parties”, and ceramics-based gatherings for people to connect, learn and create — inspired by the natural beauty and coastal vibes around Ericeira. Each piece is made with care, heart, and love. I’m truly thankful for this journey — and I can’t wait to share my passion and pottery-love with you in my studio in Santo Isidoro.
No. The workshop welcomes complete beginners as well as people who already have experience working with clay. The instructor provides guidance to help you explore the techniques and develop your own ideas.
Yes! The workshop covers hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
Yes. Clay, the necessary materials and tools for the workshop are included, along with hands-on instruction and individual guidance.
Yes. The intimate studio format is suitable for creative sessions with friends and family, subject to age and supervision requirements for children. The workshop requires a minimum of three participants and accommodates a maximum of five.
You will leave with new pottery skills, a better understanding of working with clay and the satisfaction of having created something with your own hands. Depending on the project and the studio's firing arrangements, you may also be able to take home your finished ceramic piece once it is ready.