A student's hands painting intricate cobalt glaze patterns on a square raw clay tile
Students mixing their own pigments and practicing brush control at our Funchal studio during an intermediate session.
Studio Sessions

Craft Your Own Masterpiece

Join our intimate, hands-on sessions in Madeira. Learn historical glazing techniques and create timeless art under the focused guidance of our master artisans.

Workshop Tiers

A Path for Every Artisan

Whether you have never held a brush or wish to refine advanced geometric drafting skills, we offer a curriculum tailored to your comfort level.

Introduction to Glaze

A three-hour primer for absolute beginners. Learn the history of our craft and paint your first two tiles using pre-cut stencils and classic cobalt wash.

3 Hours Bisqueware Included

Traditional Patterns

A full-day immersion. Master the technique of transferring historical patterns by hand, focusing on brush pressure and shading variations to create a cohesive four-tile panel.

1 Full Day Lunch Included

Custom Composition

An advanced two-day masterclass. Draft your own original geometry, mix custom pigment hues, and execute a complex multi-tile commission-grade piece.

2 Days Portfolio Piece
The Environment

Immersed in Heritage

Our working atelier on Rua da Carreira provides everything required for a quiet, focused creative journey. We strictly maintain small group sizes to ensure every participant receives personalized instruction on brush posture, pigment dilution, and historical context.

  • Premium Materials Provided Work with the exact bisqueware and finely milled cobalt we use for our commercial commissions.
  • Kiln Firing & Delivery We handle the delicate firing process. Your finished tiles can be collected later or shipped internationally.
Close up photograph of fine drafting brushes resting beside small ceramic pots of blue pigment
Reserve Your Seat

Plan Your Studio Visit

Due to studio capacity, workshops require advance booking. Please fill out the form below, and we will confirm availability and schedule within 48 hours.