Jewelry Workshop "Traditional Portuguese Filigree" with Ana in Faro, Portugal

Discover the delicate art of traditional Portuguese filigree in an immersive hands-on workshop in Faro, Portugal!
Learn how fine metal wires are transformed into intricate, meaningful jewelry pieces and create your own unique silver pendant to take home.

About the Jewelry Workshop "Traditional Portuguese Filigree" with Ana in Faro, Portugal:

In this Traditional Portuguese Filigree Workshop, you will explore one of Portugal’s most iconic jewelry techniques.

You will receive a pre-formed silver structure (pendant base) and learn how to carefully shape and fill it using fine filigree wire. Step by step, you will experience how patience, precision, and tradition come together to create elegant, timeless jewelry.

This is a fully immersive experience where you sit at the artisan’s workbench and work directly with traditional tools and materials. At the end of the workshop, you will take home your own handcrafted piece of Portuguese filigree jewelry, rich in history and meaning.

What You Will Learn during the Jewelry Workshop "Traditional Portuguese Filigree" with Ana in Faro, Portugal:

• Introduction to traditional Portuguese filigree techniques
  
  
• How to work with fine silver wire
  
  
• Filling and shaping a pendant structure
  
  
• Basics of composition and jewelry finishing
  
  
• Insight into the cultural heritage of filigree craftsmanship

About the Artist:

Ana Gregório began her journey in jewelry making at the Lisbon Jewellery Centre in 2013. Since then, she has continuously expanded her skills through various workshops and techniques, driven by a deep passion for learning and craftsmanship.

While her heart lies in traditional filigree, she has also explored wax modelling and engraving, enriching her artistic language and refining her signature style.

Today, she creates under her own brand “Ana Gregório – Artisan Jewellery”, where tradition meets contemporary craftsmanship.

All You Need To Know For The Jewelry Workshop "Traditional Portuguese Filigree" with Ana in Faro, Portugal:

Location: At the artist's atelier in Rua da Alameda, 8000-263 Faro, Portugal
(Exact location provided after booking)

Duration: 3 hours

Group size: 2–8 participants

Languages: Portuguese, English

Price: € 90 (+ VAT if applicable) per person 
(Discounts available for larger groups)

Availability: Upon request, subject to availability

Advance booking: Minimum 4 days

What’s Included

• All materials and tools
• Guidance from an experienced artisan
• Tea, coffee, and homemade cake
• A finished silver filigree pendant to take home

Good to Know

No prior experience is needed – this workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone interested in traditional craftsmanship and jewelry making.