{"product_id":"porches-pottery-experience-tile-painting-workshop","title":"The Art of the Azulejo: Half-Day Workshop \u0026 Lunch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThis year, for the very first time, the historic Porches Pottery will be running workshops. Steep yourself in the history and culture of local landmark and create your own souvenir to take home.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience \u003cstrong\u003ean immersive, half-day tile painting workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e with the expert artisans at Porches Pottery. In an intimate group setting, you will learn the practical fundamentals and the cultural history of one of \u003cstrong\u003ePortugal’s most iconic art-forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, directly from one of its most famous producers. Work with us, learn the basics of painting on glaze, enjoy refreshments and a light-lunch included. Your very own tiles will be ready to collect by the end of the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will be hosting the workshop every \u003cstrong\u003eWednesday from 9:30 until 12:30\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by an included lunch in the café.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop will include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA guided\u003c\/strong\u003e tour of the pottery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit all areas of our production, our painting studio, our glazing room, our kilns as well as our gardens and tile murals with your expert guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs you explore our space, receive \u003cstrong\u003ean explanation of the majolica technique\u003c\/strong\u003e get a little history of our pottery and of \u003cstrong\u003ePortuguese azulejo culture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on instruction\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fundamentals of painting majolica tiles or 'azulejos' in a private space on our garden terrace. Your tutor will demonstrate the techniques, and guide you towards your own first attempts. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing left to do but \u003cstrong\u003epaint your own tiles!\u003c\/strong\u003e Be forewarned, it isn’t as easy as our painter’s make it look!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour tile will be\u003cstrong\u003e ready to collect on Friday afternoon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiln-gods allowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflect on your new-found skills and talents over a \u003cstrong\u003elight lunch on our garden terrace.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of this is included\u003c\/strong\u003e in your workshop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included at a glance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guided tour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting instruction in a small group setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo tiles for you to paint and for collection on a later date.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch in our café, choose an \u003cem\u003eopen toast\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003esoup and salad combo\u003c\/em\u003e with a home-made beverage of your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Porches Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47377010917718,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/2148\/8982\/files\/1240476.jpg?v=1776955705","url":"https:\/\/www.porchespottery.com\/en\/products\/porches-pottery-experience-tile-painting-workshop","provider":"Porches Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}