Intro to the Potters' Wheel [3 sessions]

€130,00

Taxes included.

Spread across a week or two at a pace that works for you, you'll go from basic shapes to finished, trimmed, glazed pieces you actually understand how to make.

Antonio works with you individually. No rushing, no group waiting for you to catch up. Bring your hands. Leave your phone alone for a bit.

Simply book online for your first session and then for the 2nd and 3rd, Antonio will arrange those with you in person.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

3 sessions · 7 hours total

Your own wheel each session

All clay and materials

Flexible scheduling

Firing and transparent glazing

3 pieces ready to collect when done

SKILL LEVEL

Beginners

THE GOAL

Go deeper into pottery techniques

LEAVE WITH

3 of your own pieces and the ability to make your own pottery

How it works

In 3 simple steps you can book our pottery workshops in Lisbon

1

choose your workshop

We have ones for every level

2

Book and pay online

Find a time that works for you

3

Bring your hands

Get ready for some fun

Session 1 — 2hrs

How to use the wheel and its speeds
Centre the clay
Antonio's special techniques for working with clay
Open and close your first shape

Session 2 — 3hrs

Build confidence and control
Raise walls, make pieces bigger
More time, more repetition, more Antonio

Session 3 — 2hrs

Trimming - the final finish
Base work, clean edges, the details
Leave with 3 fired, glazed pieces you actually made

antonio's METHOD

Antonio Salvador has perfected his own teaching method to make it easier for beginners to learn and pick up ceramics skills they've never tried before.

The Cookie

The Hooks

The Duck

The Wings

The Illuminati

MEET THE TEACHER:
ANTONIO SALVADOR

Antonio grew up between Mozambique and Portugal, drawing comic books and watching his grandmother make ceramics. He studied Fine Arts in Lisbon, then 3D Animation in Bournemouth. Spent years in advertising. He was good at it. He was also in the wrong place. So he left —learned ceramics in depth, found a studio in Lisbon with good light, and opened Galeria Escultórica to share his art and passion for sculpture with you.

THE STORY BEHIND THE STUDIO

"He was gentle, gave very clear explanations, and gradually introduced more concepts." - CECI H

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Antonio answers your questions

None. The workshops are designed for people who have never touched a wheel — or never touched clay at all. The Intro to the Potter's Wheel and Two on the Wheel sessions both start from zero. If you've never done anything like this, that's exactly who these are for.

Six to 160. There is no upper limit. Children are welcome — the minimum age is 6, and they tend to take to it quickly.

Old clothes. Clay doesn't respect good fabric. Wear something you're genuinely fine ruining. Aprons are provided, but clay has a way of getting everywhere regardless.

You can see what times are available when making a booking. Typically, we do sessions Monday to Saturday, 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 8pm. Sunday we finish up a little earlier.

The Two on the Wheel is designed for one or two people — it's in the name. The Intro to the Potter's Wheel can accommodate up to two people working simultaneously. For larger groups — birthdays, hen parties, team events — contact Antonio. He has run sessions for groups of eight and adapted accordingly.

Pieces need to dry, then be bisque-fired, then glazed, then fired again. The full process takes two to three weeks depending on humidity and kiln schedule. If you're visiting from abroad and can't wait, ask Antonio about the express option in your session.

Yes. Shipping is arranged separately and priced depending on destination and size. Discuss with Antonio during your session.

We are a small studio with sessions limited to two wheels and bookings held exclusively for you. Payment is non-refundable, but we'll always try to find a way to reschedule if life gets in the way. Contact Antonio as early as you can