activities for children
Summer Holiday Workshops for Children in Lisbon
From June 29 to August 14, we will be holding summer holiday workshops for children and young people aged 8 to 12, with creative and practical experiences in ceramics, screen printing, carpentry, among others. In these creative summer vacation activities, each area has been designed to develop autonomy, imagination and manual skills.
WHO WE ARE
A real workshop
✅ 10 years in business
✅ R. Bernardo Lima 10C (Near Marquês Pombal/Picoas)
✅ 2 floors / 425 m²
✅ 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 summer workshops for children follow the same approach: direct contact with real 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
- 10am-1pm / 2pm-6pm
- No appointment
- Tuesdays
- 10am-1pm / 2pm-6pm
- No appointment
Summer workshops for children in Lisbon
FICA Oficina Criativa's summer holiday creative activities for children are built on real practices (ceramics, woodworking, screen printing, engraving, textiles) adapted to the ages of the program, but maintaining the essence of the processes.
Throughout each week, there are objects to build, surfaces to print, materials to perceive. From technique to technique, the children work with concrete materials, tools and manual techniques, exploring shape, color and structure.
In this summer program for children, each exercise is designed to develop attention, coordination and the capacity for autonomy through doing. But also a place to experiment, test and learn from mistakes.
We also have monthly workshops for children ➔ Upcoming workshops
When, how much and how it works
Summer workshop program for children
The creative summer workshops for children take place over 7 weeks, on weekdays, organized into independent weeks. Each week follows a themed program (Week A or Week B), which is repeated on an alternating basis.
❯ Calendar of vacation workshops for children
Each week works as a self-contained course with different creative activities for children. You can choose one or several weeks, knowing that the contents complement each other but are not repeated within the same A/B cycle.
WEEK
DATES
THEME
WEEK 1
June 29th - July 3rd
A
WEEK 2
July 6 - July 10
B
WEEK 3
July 13 - July 17
A
WEEK 4
July 20 - July 24
B
WEEK 5
July 27th - July 31st
A
WEEK 6
August 3rd - August 7th
B
WEEK 7
August 10th - August 14th
A
Registration for each week closes 10 days before it starts.
FICA reserves the right to cancel any week that does not reach the minimum number of participants. In this case, the cancellation will be notified at least 10 days before the start date, and the amount paid will be refunded in full.
❯ Daily schedule
The daily plan for the children's summer workshops included two separate activities (morning and afternoon) with breaks for rest and snacks.
Schedule
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
Tidying up and sharing
17:00 - 17:30
Collecting participants
17:30 - 18:00
Extension +5€ (per day)
❯ Prices
You can register by week(s), by month or for the entire program.
Participation in more than two weeks, despite the repetition of themes, is an opportunity to delve deeper, test variations and gain greater mastery through practice.
You can also register by the day (individual days), subject to availability.
The registration fee includes personal accident insurance.
Period
Price
1 week
175€ ⁺
June 29th to July 31st *
775€ (875€)
June 29th to August 14th *
1050€ (1225€)
Single day *
55€
*Registrations for individual months and days should be sent by e-mail to workshop@fica-oc.pt.
⁺ The first registrations are 150€ (25€ discount). Only valid for registrations per week.
This promotion is available until May 31, 2026, or as long as there are seats available.
After that date, or once the promotional seats are sold out, the normal price of 175€ will apply.
What they'll be doing in the workshops
Program structure
In the summer vacation workshops for children, each week is organized into blocks of work throughout the day, combining different techniques and materials. The aim is to expose children to various manual areas while maintaining a balanced rhythm between concentration and experimentation. The program is subject to change if necessary.
Week A
Day
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
Building with clay
Stencilled
Tuesday
Carpentry / Tinkering
Engraving / Linogravure
Wednesday
Potter's wheel
Painting Tiles
Thursday
Punch Needle
Paper Manufacturing
Friday
Wood carving
Marbled paper
Week B
Day
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
Paintings with colored clay
Ceramic decals
Tuesday
Simplified marquetry
Monoprint screen printing
Wednesday
Tile manufacturing
Ceramic mines
Thursday
Natural stamps
Botanical Printing
Friday
Woodcut
Cyanotype
creative activities for children during the vacations
Registration for the Summer 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
July
August
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Summer Holiday Workshops for Children in Lisbon take place during the school vacations, organized by FICA Oficina Criativa, with creative activities based on real practices (ceramics, carpentry, screen printing, textiles). The program is aimed at children and young people aged between 8 and 12.
FICA accepts the cancellation/cancellation of registrations for the Summer Vacation Workshops and refunds the payment made, when the notification is made within 14 days of the start of the activities for the week/month/day in which you are registered.
Any withdrawal/cancellation/delay after the 14-day period, or no-show, will not give rise to any 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 reach the minimum number of participants. In this case, the cancellation will be notified at least 10 days before 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, respecting the rules of safety, hygiene and use of equipment and materials
- To be treated with respect and fairness.
- To be adequately assisted in the event of an accident or sudden illness during the course of activities.
- Respect other participants and trainers.
- Comfortable clothes that can get dirty and closed shoes.
The person in charge must:
- Indicate who is authorized to collect the child.
- Fill in and submit the form, sent after registration, and made available digitally.
- Inform FICA in writing, at the time of registration or whenever necessary, whenever there are any constraints, such as food or health care needs (administration of medication, specific treatment or other).
- Picking up the participant(s) from the activity site in case of illness or other situation that makes it impossible for them to stay.
Frequently Asked Questions | Summer workshops for children in Lisbon
Here we answer some frequently asked questions about creative summer vacation activities. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
What ages can take part?
The summer workshops are for children aged 8 to 12.
Does the registration fee include insurance?
Yes. The registration fee includes personal accident insurance.
Can I register my child for separate days?
Yes, we have daily registration slots subject to availability. Registration is via e-mail: workshop@fica-oc.pt
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 children take away the work they have done during the five days, except for the techniques that need finishing, such as the ceramic pieces. The ceramic pieces are fired by FICA and can take 3-4 weeks. The pieces are available for collection after this process.
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/postponement/refund of registrations is only permitted if you notify us at least 14 days before the start of the workshop. If you cancel less than 14 days before the start of the workshop, we will do our best to fill the vacancy, but you can only cancel/refund if the vacancy is filled.
To cancel/admit/refund, send an e-mail to loja@fica-oc.pt
What do children learn at FICA's summer vacation workshops?
Throughout each week, the children work with techniques such as ceramics, engraving, woodworking, screen printing, textile techniques (punch needle, botanical printing) and photographic processes such as cyanotype. See the full program.
Are FICA's summer workshops an alternative to summer camps?
They work in a similar way in terms of weekly structure (morning and afternoon, five days), but the focus is completely different. There are no sports activities, animation or passive entertainment. The children work on concrete manual projects, with a tangible result at the end of each week. It's a good option for those who want a hands-on learning alternative during the vacations.
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.
Are there handicraft activities for children in Lisbon during the summer of 2026?
The FICA Summer Workshops are taking place throughout July and the first half of August 2026 at Rua Bernardo Lima in Lisbon. They are aimed at children aged 8 to 12 and cover ceramics, woodwork, textiles and printing techniques such as screen printing. You can sign up per week, per month or per individual day.