Language
English
Duration
1H
Difficulty
Beginner
Next Date
10/07/2026

Riverside painting experience in Lisbon with Catarina Olefir, an intimate one-hour artistic gathering for a small curated group in a beautiful location overlooking the water and the iconic Ponte 25 de Abril. This is not a traditional art class. It is a creative session shaped by light, conversation and the rhythm of the river, where you explore colour, texture and personal expression in an elegant and unhurried atmosphere guided gently by a professional artist who has studied with the world’s leading contemporary watercolor painters. All premium materials are included and no prior experience is needed. Full location details are sent within one hour of booking.

Catarina creates the kind of environment where making art feels instinctive rather than instructed, where the surroundings do as much work as the technique and where the experience of being somewhere beautiful and creating something in response to it is the whole point. The small group format ensures every participant receives personal attention and that the intimacy and atmosphere of the session are preserved throughout. Wine, conversation and creativity are the other essential ingredients.

What you’ll experience

🎨 A guided painting session overlooking the river and Ponte 25 de Abril

🎨 Exploration of colour, texture and personal expression with Catarina’s gentle guidance

🎨 A small curated group for an intimate and atmospheric creative gathering

🎨 Wine, conversation and the rhythm of the Lisbon riverside throughout

🎨 An unhurried and elegant creative experience shaped by light and surroundings

What’s included

🖌️ All premium painting materials for the session

🖌️ Full gentle guidance from Catarina Olefir throughout

🖌️ Wine and a relaxed and elegant riverside atmosphere

🖌️ Your finished painting to take home

What you leave with

A painting created by your own hand in response to one of Lisbon’s most atmospheric riverside settings, and a genuinely memorable hour spent creating in good company.

I am Catarina Olefir, founder of Art do Sol Painting Studio and a professional artist based in Portugal. I used to be a doctor but followed my heart and became an artist. I have studied with the world’s leading contemporary watercolor painters and my work is held in private collections and exhibitions from the USA to Australia. I designed this experience for those who want to create instinctively in a beautiful setting, guided softly and without pressure, and leave with something that reflects where they were and how it felt.

Duration one hour. Small group format. Riverside location in Lisbon overlooking Ponte 25 de Abril. Full location details sent within one hour of booking. All premium materials included. No prior painting experience needed.

Related Tags: Arts & Crafts, Art

Location

Lisbon, Portugal

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FAQ

Do I need painting experience to join?

Not at all. This experience is designed for all levels, including complete beginners. The focus is on atmosphere, creativity and personal expression rather than technical skill.

What is included in the experience?

All premium painting materials are included, along with wine and a beautifully curated riverside setting overlooking the water and the iconic 25th of April Bridge.

Where does the experience take place?

The session takes place in a scenic riverside location in Lisbon. Full location details and the photo link will be sent within 1 hour after booking.

What will I bring home from this experience?

You will leave with your own finished painting created during the session, along with the memory of a slow and atmospheric evening by the river filled with colour, conversation and creativity. The experience is designed not only as a painting class, but as a beautiful artistic moment to immerse yourself in Lisbon’s light, rhythm and atmosphere.