A great workshop, Carla was wonderful teaching us about the tile painting and helping out where we needed. The highlight of our trip, I would recommend to anybody!

From the very first phone call, Rita took the time to understand my skill level and what I hoped to get out of the workshop, that thoughtfulness set the tone for everything that followed. Her studio was easy to reach by train, and she greeted me with the warmest smile and welcomed me right in.

Since I have a frame loom of my own, I was especially interested in learning to set up and weave on different looms, and Rita generously let me work across three of hers, all already prepped, patiently walking me through the dynamics of each. By the end of our time together I had created my own small woven piece, and it gave me such a clear sense that this is exactly where my creative path is headed.

Beyond the technical skills, what made the day so special was just connecting, music, laughter, shared stories, and a mutual love for fiber arts. Rita is generous, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about weaving, and I left not only with new skills but with a new friend in the craft. I can't recommend her workshop enough, and I hope to stay connected with her for years to come.

Hello! Francisco's pottery workshop AND the tea set of his that I purchased FAR exceeded my expectations. As an instructor, Francisco is HIGHLY skilled in his craft. His patience, attentiveness, and ability to tailor his instruction to each student's level was wonderful to watch. It was awesome being able to be confident even when making the unavoidable beginner mistakes he assured the class would be made (without feeling like an absolute klutz)! LOL And as a native English speaker (learning Portuguese) he accommodated the class by patiently speaking in both languages so that no one was left out. His kind personality and academic prowess are rare. I'm now committed to embarking upon a learning journey with Francisco now that my life-long dream of pottery-making has begun. Jay M.

I have just completed the 5 day retreat with Daniel. It’s a great concept exploring the Alhambra from different angles each day, From a distance and up close. Daniel is a very competent teacher and I appreciated his relaxed style. I have always found painting green tones difficult , both mixing and applying. After following Daniel’s paintings and instruction I felt a definite improvement as the days progressed. I also appreciated the possibility to plan and adapt the days to my needs. Highly recommended !

Alex is a wonderful teacher and coach. It was a joy to have him share his ideas, skills and artistic sensibility with me. His studio is in a bookstore/ cafe in a very non-touristed area of Madrid. The four hours was a great learning session where we created some wonderful art.

This workshop was the highlight of our entire trip to Portugal.

We deliberately saved it for the end of our journey and I’m so grateful we did. After spending time learning about the history and significance of azulejos throughout Portugal, creating our own tiles felt incredibly meaningful.

Where do I even begin with Carla? She welcomed us with such warmth and generosity that 900ºatelier immediately felt less like a studio and more like a home. We arrived as students and left feeling like friends. She shared her story, encouraged us to experiment, celebrated our creativity, and even surprised us with pastéis de nata from a local bakery.

What I will remember most is the atmosphere she created. At one point, beautiful Portuguese music was playing, each of us was quietly immersed in our own artwork, and time seemed to disappear. There was no pressure to perform or even converse—just three people happily creating alongside one another. It was one of the most peaceful and memorable moments of our trip.

Carla’s passion for azulejos, creativity, and Portuguese culture shines through in everything she does. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, this experience is a gift.

We left with beautiful tiles, but also with a reminder that some of the most meaningful travel experiences aren’t places at all—they’re people. What we’ll cherish most is the feeling of having briefly belonged to something special.

This was the absolute highlight of our time in Faro. Well worth the money and Carla is fantastic even for the uncreative (like moi)

It was a great afternoon with Carla!
She was very friendly and patient to explain everything to us.
It was a really fine creative experience ! Thanks!

Bought it as a gift for my mother, who subsequently bought more so her friends could go with her. They had a wonderful time and really enjoyed themselves and made some creative pieces!

We had a very special workshop with my kids and my fiance with his daughter. The day before he asked me to Marry him, so we were all very excited.
My fiance and I got such a nice gift with a beautiful story of 2 swallows, once they fly together they will always be together❤️
When we mix eggyolks with warm syrup in the Netherlands we call it: make it family, and that’s what it felt like. It was so nice, thank you Patricia and your team. We had a great time🙏🏻

The class was wonderful. We had lots of fun and learned how to handle clay from the basics. Since we were taking the class 1 day before leaving ericiera, Chila also said it's possible to ship our products. Very kind and professional artist, a warm and plesant art studio.

Daniel is a wonderful teacher. He understands to observe students abilities and needs. He supports in a gentle way.
And he just know the best places in Granada😍
My suggestion: BOOK!!!

Our pottery workshop with Paula was absolutely brilliant. She gave us a great introduction to the technique, shared some fantastic tips, and is really friendly and empathetic. We made rapid progress and would highly recommend this workshop to anyone interested. The bonus was Paula’s wonderful playlist while working. Thank you, Paula – 5 stars!

We had a brilliant time at this workshop. Carla was incredibly accommodating, both in organizing a suitable time and ensuring the tiles were ready for us to pick up just a few days after firing, before we had to leave.

There were so many beautiful design options, and we were absolutely delighted with how our tiles turned out. Our two sons also really enjoyed the workshop—they were able to create tiles using templates as well as freehand, which made the experience even more special for them.

We loved speaking to Carla and learning about the tile painting process. It was a truly unique experience that will stay with us for a long time.

We would definitely recommend this workshop to anyone visiting Faro—an absolute must!

We had such a great time during the ceramics and brunch with Julia celebrating our friend getting married. Julia was super welcoming and helpful and made us feel comfortable in her studio. The brunch was also delicious. We will definitely be back and can recommend… anyone, really, to try this! Thanks a lot 🌷