Ceramic Animals Workshop

Ceramic Animals Workshop

We are preparing to move to a new space in 2026. This workshop will take place in the new studio at Rua Bernardo Lima 10C..

February 28, 2026
Saturday | 14h45 - 17h45
Price - 55€ (Material included)
Trainer - Mariana Mesquita from FICA Oficina Criativa

Description

Free modeling allows us to create and sketch with clay in a natural and almost instinctive way. In the ceramic animals workshop, we'll tackle the theme of the animal world in order to create a small real or imaginary figure with our own hands. It's the ideal technique for creating sculptural forms.

Later, when the clay is firmer, we will create textures and reliefs and paint them with engobes.

No previous knowledge is required.
We recommend that you have your nails clipped to make the shaping process easier.
Minimum age for participation: 16 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 14 years

Practical exercise

Modeling small animal figures, real or imaginary
Applying textures and reliefs with firmer clay
Techniques for painting and decorating pieces using engobes

*The pieces produced will be fired, glazed and fired again by us (they will have to be picked up afterwards).

FICA vs. Graffito

FICA has established a partnership with Graffito, an online store specializing in ceramic materials, including clays, engobes and tools. Participants in the FICA workshops benefit from a 10% discount on their first purchase using the code STAYWITHAGRAFFITO (single use). Access the Graffito store here.

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 'waiting list - ceramic animals workshopIf there is a cancellation for this specific workshop, we will 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: 4pax / 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: 16 years / Accompanied by an adult (two entries): 12 years

Other Workshops

We regularly have other, more comprehensive ceramics workshops, such as the Flash Ceramics Workshop and the Ceramics Workshop. 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.