Ceramic Workshop "Handbuilding Techniques" with Margarida in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Step into Margarida’s ceramic studio in Caldas da Rainha and experience clay in its most direct and expressive form. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore three different ceramic techniques - no prior experience needed. 

Margarida will guide you through a short introduction to ceramics, sharing the essential principles of working with clay and revealing why this ancient material is so deeply connected to the cultural identity and history of Caldas da Rainha. 

During the session, you’ll have the freedom to create your own unique pieces. After the workshop, your creations will be carefully fired and glazed by the artist. Once ready, they can be collected locally or shipped to your home for an additional fee. 

About the artist:

Margarida is a Portuguese ceramic artist and designer based in Caldas da Rainha. Her practice is rooted in ceramics and the appreciation for traditional craftsmanship. By exploring and reinterpreting traditional techniques, she creates a dialogue between heritage and contemporary expression, resulting in pieces with a strong and distinctive identity. Invested in a sustainable production, she uses local resources in small handmade series. 

All You Need To Know for the Ceramic Workshop "Handbuilding Techniques" with Margarida in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal:

Length of workshop: 2 hours

The pace remains flexible and may extend or conclude earlier, depending on the engagement of the group - allowing the experience to unfold naturally.

Number of people: 1 to 6 people 

Location: Margarida’s studio is located in the city center, housed within a former cereal factory - a unique setting that offers an inspiring atmosphere. 

Price per person: € 65 - includes all materials.
For a 1-1 session with Margarida, it's € 90 per person. 

Minimum advance booking time: 7 days 

Next workshops: Upon request