Lisbon’s vibrant culture comes alive in the "Azulejos Design Create Your Own Tile Workshop." This intimate 2.5-hour session lets you design your own ceramic tile using the Formettes drawing method. With friendly hosts guiding you in English, French, or Portuguese, you’ll enjoy provided materials and refreshments. It’s a perfect way to create a unique souvenir capturing your Lisbon adventure. But the real magic happens when you…

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Key Points

Unique tile-making workshop in Lisbon offers 2.5-hour hands-on experience to create personalized ceramic tiles using the Formettes drawing method.
Workshop includes all materials, a hot beverage, and cookies, with instruction available in French, English, and Portuguese.
Flexible booking allows cancellation up to 24 hours for a full refund, with a pay-later option available.
Intimate group size of 6 participants ensures a personalized experience with friendly hosts guiding the creative process.
Finished ceramic tile serves as a memorable souvenir from Lisbon, suitable for couples, groups, and families with older children.

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Workshop Overview

The tile-making workshop in Lisbon offers participants the opportunity to create their own unique tile.

The 2.5-hour activity is limited to 6 people and instruction is available in French, English, and Portuguese. Using the Formettes drawing method, you will draw, outline, and color their design before it’s transferred to a 10cm x 10cm ceramic tile.

The workshop includes all materials, a drink, and cookies. With a 4.8/5 rating from 135 reviews, the workshop is praised for its unique experience and friendly hosts, making it a great rainy-day activity for couples, groups, and families.

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Booking Information

Booking the tile-making workshop is flexible, allowing participants to cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Customers can reserve their spot without payment, paying later. This convenient "reserve now, pay later" option makes it easy to secure a place in the workshop.

Reserve your spot in the tile-making workshop now and pay later, making it simple to secure your place.

The limited group size of 6 participants ensures a personalized experience.

With instruction available in French, English, and Portuguese, the workshop caters to an international audience.

The Tile-Making Process

Participants use the Formettes drawing method, which requires no prior drawing skills, to create their own unique tile design. The process involves several steps. First, they draw with pencil. Next, they outline their design with a fine black marker. Finally, they color their artwork with watercolor paints.

| Step | Description |

| — | — |

| 1 | Draw with pencil |

| 2 | Outline with black marker |

| 3 | Color with watercolor |

| 4 | Design transferred to 10cm x 10cm ceramic tile using thermal press |

The workshop includes all necessary drawing and painting materials, as well as a drink and cookies. Participants leave with their finished, personalized ceramic tile.

Artistic Approach: Formettes Drawing Method

Although the Formettes drawing method requires no prior drawing experience, it allows participants to create unique and visually striking tile designs.

The process starts with pencil sketching, followed by outlining with a fine black marker. Participants then add vibrant watercolor to bring their designs to life.

This simple yet effective technique enables even the most artistically challenged to produce impressive results.

The workshop’s friendly instructors guide participants through each step, ensuring everyone leaves with a one-of-a-kind ceramic tile they can proudly display as a memento of their Lisbon adventure.

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Inclusions and Provided Materials

The workshop provides participants with all the necessary materials to create their unique tile design. Included in the experience are:

Drawing and painting supplies, such as pencils, fine-tipped markers, and watercolor paints, allowing guests to fully explore their artistic expression.
A hot beverage, either tea or coffee, and freshly baked cookies to fuel the creative process.
The final, finished 10cm x 10cm ceramic tile, which is created using a thermal press to transfer the participant’s design onto the surface.
Friendly and knowledgeable hosts who guide participants through the Formettes drawing method, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable workshop.

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Participant Feedback and Ratings

Participant feedback for the tile-making workshop has been overwhelmingly positive, with an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 135 reviews.

Guests consistently praise the unique nature of the activity, noting it’s a great option for rainy days. Reviewers also highlight the friendly and helpful hosts, who guide participants through the creative process.

The workshop’s inclusion of drawing and painting materials, refreshments, and a finished tile to take home are further cited as key highlights.

Suitability and Target Audience

The tile-making workshop isn’t suitable for children under 10 years of age.

However, it offers an engaging experience for a variety of audiences:

Couples seeking a unique creative date night
Groups of friends looking to bond over a shared activity
Solo travelers eager to enjoy local culture
Families with older children interested in art and design

This workshop provides the perfect rainy-day activity for visitors to Lisbon, allowing them to create a personalized ceramic tile as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

With a maximum group size of 6 participants, the intimate setting ensures individualized attention from the friendly and helpful hosts.

Getting to the Workshop Location

Conveniently located in the heart of Lisbon, the tile-making workshop can be easily accessed from various points in the city.

The meeting point is Bell N° 2, a well-known landmark that’s easily identifiable.

The meeting point is Bell N° 2, a well-known landmark that’s easily identifiable.

Whether you’re coming from the metro, bus, or on foot, the workshop’s central location makes it convenient to reach.

Simply look for the distinctive bell and you’ll be at the right spot.

The workshop provides clear directions to help you find your way, so you can focus on your creative experience without worrying about navigation.

The Sum Up

The Azulejos Design Create Your Own Tile Workshop in Lisbon provides a unique opportunity to take in the city’s vibrant tile-making culture. With a guided Formettes drawing method, participants can create a personalized ceramic tile as a lasting memento of their Lisbon adventure. Ideal for couples, friends, and families, this intimate workshop offers an engaging and creative experience in the heart of Portugal’s capital.