Lisboa
Explore, Design and Paint: Tile Workshops for Families
Open Azulejo. Palácio da Calheta
An experience designed to be shared by children and adults, combining heritage discovery with artistic creation. After visiting the Open Azulejo. Palácio da Calheta exhibition, participants are invited to explore the rooms, observe the tiles, discover details, and find inspiration to create their own designs. In the second stage, the drawing is transferred onto a tile and painted using the majolica technique.
The Open Azulejo. Palácio da Calheta project opens the doors to a space that is usually closed to the public, allowing visitors to discover azulejos in the settings for which they were originally designed. Through stories, images, and traces of time, the Palace and the unique atmosphere of the Tropical Botanical Garden provide experiences that combine observation, exploration, and creativity, bringing each participant closer to this cultural heritage.
Please note!
Tiles cannot be taken home on the same day, as they must be fired in a kiln.
Collection arrangements and dates will be provided during the workshop, but the minimum turnaround time is 48 hours.
Useful Information
What?
Observation and live drawing workshop, followed by tile painting.
Who?
Families with children aged 5 to 12, accompanied by at least one adult.
Where?
Palácio da Calheta, Belém, Lisbon
When?
Sundays, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
November: 22
December: 13 and 27
Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
How?
Advance registration and online ticket purchase required. Maximum number of participants: 16.
Price
Exhibition admission: €5 + Painting workshop: €15
Materials
Included in the activity. No previous drawing or painting experience is required.
Accessibility
The workshop space is located on the ground floor. Access to the exhibition, located on the upper floor, is via stairs only, with no lift available, which may limit participation in the visit, observation, and drawing component of the activity.
Further Information
Education Service, National Tile Museum: se@mnazulejo.pt
