activities for children
Creative Workshops for Children in Lisbon
Throughout the year, we hold workshops for children and young people, featuring hands-on activities in ceramics, screen printing, woodworking, printmaking, textiles, and other areas. Each workshop is tailored to its respective age group, allowing participants to explore different materials, tools, and techniques through hands-on experience.
Minimum and maximum age
The workshop is intended for children between the ages of 9 and 12 years old. Registrations from outside this age group will not be accepted.
Limited places
Each week has a minimum and maximum number of participants and places are always limited
Language
The sessions are conducted in Portuguese, and support in English is available when necessary.
WHO WE ARE
A real workshop
✅ 10 years in business
✅ R. Bernardo Lima 10C (Near Marquês Pombal/Picoas)
✅ 2 floors / 425 m²
FICA creative workshop is a learning space dedicated to handicrafts, located in Lisbon.
We regularly work in areas such as ceramics, woodworking, screen printing, and other craft practices. The creative workshops for children follow the same approach: direct contact with materials and tools.
More than replicating results, we're interested in creating the conditions for experimenting, making mistakes and doing things again.
Visit us and get to know the workshop
• Tuesdays • 10 a.m.—1 p.m. / 2 p.m.—6 p.m. • No appointment necessary
• Tuesdays • 10 a.m.—1 p.m. / 2 p.m.—6 p.m.
- No appointment
Creative Workshops for Children in Lisbon
FICA Oficina Criativa’s creative workshops for children are based on real-world practices—such as ceramics, woodworking, screen printing, printmaking, and textiles—adapted to different age groups while preserving the essence of the processes.
In each workshop, there are objects to build, surfaces to print on, and materials to experiment with and explore. The children work with hands-on materials, tools, and manual techniques, exploring shape, color, and structure.
Each exercise is designed to develop attention, coordination, and independence through hands-on activity. It is also a space for experimenting, testing, and learning from mistakes.
When, how much and how it works
Schedule of Creative Workshops for Children
The children's workshops run for 7 weeks on weekdays and are organized into separate weeks. Each week follows a themed program (Week A or Week B), which alternates each week.
❯ Creative Workshop Schedule
Each week is designed as a standalone program featuring different creative activities for children.
Upcoming Creative Workshops
FICA reserves the right to cancel any week that does not meet the minimum number of participants. In such cases, cancellation will be announced at least 5 days prior to the start date, and the amount paid will be refunded in full.
❯ Daily schedule
The daily schedule for the children's workshops includes two separate activities (morning and afternoon) with breaks for rest and snacks.
timetable
activity
9:00 - 9:30
Reception and welcome
9:30 - 12:30
Morning workshop (includes break)
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch *
13:30 - 16:30
Afternoon workshop (includes break)
16:30 - 17:00
Collecting participants
* FICA does not provide lunch or snacks. You must bring your own lunch, snacks (morning and afternoon), and a bottle of water.
❯ price
Registration is on a weekly basis (5 business days, unless otherwise indicated).
The registration fee includes personal accident insurance.
period
price
a week
175€
What they'll be doing in the workshops
Program structure
In the creative workshops for children in Lisbon, each week is organized into blocks of activities throughout the day, combining different techniques and materials. The goal is to expose children to various arts and crafts, maintaining a balance between concentration and experimentation. The program is subject to change if necessary.
next workshop
October 26–30
day
morning
afternoon
Oct. 26
Pottery
Monoprint
Oct. 27
Screen Printing with a Stencil
Wooden Structures
Oct. 28
Engraving
Clay Buildings
Oct. 29
Tile Painting
Marbled paper
Oct. 30
Wooden Structures
Cyanotype
creative activities for children
Registration for Children's Workshops
How to register and take part?
➔ Click on the week you want to see more details and register
➔ Add the number of seats you want and finish the purchase process
Rules of Participation
The Creative Workshops for Children in Lisbon take place during school breaks and are organized by FICA Oficina Criativa, featuring creative activities based on hands-on practices (pottery, woodworking, screen printing, and more).
This workshop is intended exclusively for children and young people ages 9 to 12. Registrations from participants outside this age range will not be accepted. FICA reserves the right to cancel registrations that do not meet this requirement.
FICA accepts cancellations or postponements of registrations for Creative Workshops and will refund the payment made, provided that notice is given at least 7 days before the start date of the activities for the week, month, or day for which the participant is registered.
Any withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement after the 7-day period, or failure to show up, will not result in a refund.
Attendance absences are not compensated for under any plan, whether by rescheduling sessions for other days or by any other means. Registration gives access to the entire week, and the price remains the same regardless of the days attended.
FICA must guarantee personal accident insurance for all participants.
FICA may refuse the participant's presence, contacting their guardian or legal guardian, in the event of particularly serious infringements detected by FICA, and if it is inadvisable for the participant to remain on site.
FICA reserves the right to cancel any week that does not meet the minimum number of participants. In such cases, cancellation will be announced at least 5 days prior to the start date, and the amount paid will be refunded in full.
FICA can change the program of activities if necessary.
FICA cannot be held responsible for loss, damage or theft of personal property carried by participants during the activities.
FICA does not provide lunch and snacks. Participants should bring lunch, a snack (morning and afternoon) and a bottle of water. The meal should come ready to eat, in a thermos to maintain its temperature.
The participant must:
– Use the facilities in accordance with the rules regarding safety, hygiene, and the use of equipment and materials
– To be treated with respect and fairness.
– To receive appropriate assistance in the event of an accident or sudden illness during activities.
– Respect the other participants and instructors.
– Comfortable clothing that can get dirty, and closed-toe shoes.
The person in charge must:
– Indicate who is authorized to pick up the child.
– Fill out and submit the form, which will be sent to you after registration and is available online.
– Notify FICA in writing, at the time of registration or whenever necessary, whenever there are any special circumstances, particularly regarding dietary needs or health care (administration of medication, specific treatment, or other).
– Pick up the participant(s) from the activity site in the event of illness or any other situation that prevents them from remaining there.
Frequently Asked Questions | Creative Workshops for Children in Lisbon
Frequently Asked Questions About Creative Activities for Children. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
What ages can take part?
The creative workshops are intended for children ages 9 to 12. Registrations from participants outside this age range will not be accepted.
Does registration include insurance?
Yes. The registration fee includes personal accident insurance.
Can I register my child for separate days?
No. Registration is on a weekly basis. You cannot register for individual days.
What is the language of the workshops?
The sessions take place in Portuguese, and if any child doesn't speak Portuguese, the communication is kept in Portuguese for the group and translated into English.
Is food included?
No. FICA does not provide lunch and snacks.
The child should bring lunch, a snack (morning and afternoon) and a bottle of water. The meal should be ready to eat, in a thermos to maintain its temperature.
What clothes should you take?
Comfortable clothes that can get dirty and closed shoes.
Do I need to bring material?
All the materials and tools needed for the activities are provided by FICA. You don't need to bring anything related to the techniques.
What does the child take home?
At the end of each week (or day), the child takes home the work they’ve done over the five days, except for pieces that require further finishing, such as ceramics. FICA fires the ceramic pieces, a process that can take 4 to 6 weeks. The pieces will be available for pickup after this process is complete.
The child didn't show up. Is it possible to make it up?
Attendance failures by the participant will not be compensated, either by rescheduling sessions for other days or by any other means. Registration gives access to the entire week, and the price remains the same regardless of the days attended.
Can I unsubscribe?
Cancellation, rescheduling, or refunds for registrations are only permitted if you notify us at least 7 days before the workshop begins. For any cancellation made less than 7 days in advance, we will do our best to fill the spot; however, the cancellation or rescheduling can only be processed if the spot is filled.
To cancel/admit/refund, send an e-mail to loja@fica-oc.pt
What do children learn in FICA's creative workshops?
Each week, the children can work with a variety of techniques, such as ceramics, printmaking, woodworking, screen printing, textile techniques, and/or photographic processes like cyanotype.
Are the activities suitable for children with no previous experience?
Yes. All the sessions are designed for children with no previous experience of the techniques. The starting point is always the basics, and the learning process is part of the activity. There is no minimum level or preparatory work required.