Flash Woodworking Workshop

September 19th, 2026
Saturday | 14h30 - 17h30
Price - 55€ (Material included)
Trainer - Gonçalo Almeida from FICA Oficina Criativa
Note: This workshop takes place on floor -1, accessible only by stairs.

Description

The Flash Woodworking Workshop usually takes place every month and is suitable for beginners who have never had contact with woodworking. In this workshop you will learn some of the basic techniques, hand tools and work methodology inherent in woodworking.

This workshop is conducted entirely with hand tools, without the use of electric machines. You will learn how to use tools such as saws, The use of chisels, chisels, chisels and other bench tools, understanding their function and application.

Practical exercise

After a theoretical introduction, you'll put into practice some of the fundamental principles of hand carpentry by building a small piece with simple joints. The whole process will be carried out by hand, allowing you to get a closer experience of traditional woodworking methods.

No previous knowledge necessary. Minimum age for participation: 18 years old / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 16 years old

Program Content

Introduction to carpentry by making a piece
Types of wood / Hand and power tools / Planning a project / Construction and manufacturing
Use of workshop and equipment

Included material

The material needed for the training is included.

Waiting List

Cancellations may occur. If the training is sold out and you would like to receive an alert if there are any withdrawals, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt, with the subject line 'wait-list flash workshop carpentry', indicating your name and telephone number. If there are any withdrawals for this specific workshop, we'll let you know.
We don't take reservations for future courses. If you want to find out first-hand about the next month's courses, you can subscribe to our Newsletter.

Cancellation of Registration

IMPORTANT - Cancellation/postponement/refund of registrations (including gift voucher registrations) is only allowed if you give us at least 7 days' notice before the start of the workshop. If you cancel less than 7 days before the start of the workshop, we will do our best to fill your place, however, you can only postpone the workshop (or put the amount in a gift voucher) if your place is filled.

If a trainee fails to attend one or more training sessions, FICA is not responsible for replacing or compensating for that session.
To cancel/admit/refund, send an e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt
Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.

No. of trainees

Minimum number: 5pax / Maximum number: 8pax

According to our terms, the training may be canceled if the minimum number of trainees is not met - Find out more at terms and conditions from the website.

Minimum age for participation: 18 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 16 years

Other Workshops

In addition to the Flash Carpentry Workshop, we have other workshops, such as the Carpentry Workshop or the Enzo Mari Workshop - Build the Sedia1 chair.. It accompanies the Workshops.

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The workshop is held in Portuguese. If you don't speak Portuguese, we will try to translate in English. But understand that Portuguese will be the main language.

Photo credit: Hugo Sousa