Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese, English, Spanish
- Duration2
- DifficultyBeginner
- Private Groups & Team Building
- 2 Min Group Size
- 10 Max Group Size
- 48 hours Advance Booking Time
- €28.54 Price Per Person (Groups)
- On-Site, Off-Site Location Options
- Next Date07/11/2026
Location Details
Rua da Alegria 246, Porto, Portugal
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Marisa Grilo is a multidisciplinary artist based in Portugal whose practice moves between ceramics, printmaking, and expressive illustration. Her work is deeply influenced by nature, tactile processes, and experimentation with materials. She is co-founder of doBARRO, a ceramics studio and shop in Porto dedicated to creative exploration and hands-on making. Marisa is also a member of the collective Squid Ink Works and has over five years of experience working directly with children and diverse audiences through artistic activities and workshops. Through her practice and teaching, she seeks to create accessible and playful spaces where people can connect with materials, creativity, and slow craft.
FAQ's
Tetrapack printing is a simple and experimental printmaking technique where recycled drink cartons are used as printing plates. By drawing or engraving into the surface, the plate can be inked and printed to create unique images.
No experience is necessary. This workshop is designed for beginners as well as for people with some artistic experience who want to explore an alternative and sustainable printmaking method.
Participants will design and carve their own tetrapack printing plate and produce a series of small prints to take home.
Tetrapack cartons are a great recycled material for printmaking. They are easy to cut and engrave, making them perfect for low-tech, accessible, and sustainable printmaking.
Instead of a traditional press, we will use a pasta maker as a small printing press, showing how simple kitchen tools can be adapted for printmaking.
All basic materials and tools will be provided during the workshop.
Yes. One of the goals of the workshop is to show how printmaking can be done with simple tools and everyday materials, making it easy to continue experimenting at home.
We recommend comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a little ink on.
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