Lisboa
Explore, Draw and Paint: Tile Painting Workshops for Adults and Young People
Open Azulejo: Calheta Palace
A unique experience that combines heritage discovery with artistic creation. After visiting the Open Azulejo: Calheta Palace exhibition, each participant is invited to explore the rooms, observe the tiles, discover details, and find inspiration to create their own design. In the second stage, the design is transferred onto a ceramic tile and painted using the majolica technique.
The Open Azulejo: Calheta Palace project opens the doors of a space that is usually closed to the public, allowing visitors to discover tilework in the very settings for which it was originally conceived. Through stories, images, and the marks of time, the Palace and the unique atmosphere of the Tropical Botanical Garden provide experiences that combine observation, discovery, and creativity, bringing each participant closer to this important heritage.
Please note:
Tiles cannot be collected on the same day, as they need to 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 sketching workshop, followed by tile painting.
Who?
Adults and young people aged 13 and over.
Where?
Calheta Palace, Belém, Lisbon.
When?
November: 19 November (Thursday) | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
December: 10 December (Thursday) | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours.
How?
Advance registration and online ticket purchase required. Maximum number of participants: 18.
Price:
Exhibition admission €5 + painting workshop €25.
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. This may limit participation in the visit, observation, and drawing component.
Additional Information:
National Tile Museum Education Service: se@mnazulejo.pt
