Moorish Tile Workshop "Azulejo Hispano-Árabe Corda-Seca" with Mariana in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Are you looking for an authentic tile painting experience in Portugal?
Join ceramic artist Mariana in Caldas da Rainha for a hands-on Moorish Tile Workshop where you'll learn the historic Azulejo Hispano-Arabe Corda-Seca technique - a unique decorative style rooted in centuries-old Arabic ceramic traditions.

🧿 What You'll Learn during the Moorish Tile Workshop "Azulejo Hispano-Árabe Corda-Seca" with Mariana in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

In this 4-hour Portuguese tile painting workshop, you will:

• Discover the Corda-Seca tile decoration technique, originally developed by the Moors during their presence in Portugal and Spain.

• Learn how to create geometric and repeating tile patterns.

• Transfer your design onto traditional ceramic tiles.

• Mix the "corda-seca" formula using natural oxides and oils.

• Apply colored glazes using a tube and needle to produce a vibrant four-tile panel (suitable for display or gifting).

This immersive tile art experience is ideal for artists, travelers, and anyone passionate about ceramics, Portuguese culture, or Moorish decorative arts.

👩🎨 About the artist:

Mariana is a professional ceramic artist and founder of her own studio in Caldas da Rainha. Portugal. Born in Golegã in 1991, she studied Fine Arts at ESAD-CR and Ceramics at Cencal. Her work includes global exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational classes across Portugal. In her studio, she merges heritage techniques with contemporary design, offering a rich, hands-on learning experience.

📍 Workshop Details – Tile Painting Experience in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

• Location: Rua Filinto Elisio Silos - Ceres, OF-B Space, 2500-202 Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

• Languages: English & Portuguese

• Group Size: 1–12 people (larger groups welcome with 2-week advance booking)

• Duration: 4 hours

• Price per person:

  • €59 (groups up to 12)

  • €117 (private session)

  • €46 (for groups larger than 12)

• Includes: All materials, local cookies, coffee, tea, and ginja (Portuguese cherry liqueur)

• Availability:

  • Tuesdays: 14:00–18:00h

  • Wednesdays: 09:00–13:00h

  • Thursdays & Fridays: Full day

  • Saturdays: 14:00–18:00h

• Booking Notice: Please book at least 7 days in advance
  
  

🎨 Why Join the Moorish Azulejo Tile Workshop in Portugal?

• Learn a UNESCO-recognized ceramic tradition from a local expert

• Create your own unique set of hand-painted Portuguese tiles (Azulejos)

• Enjoy a relaxed, creative atmosphere in one of Portugal’s cultural hubs

• Perfect for couples, small groups, team-building, or solo travelers