ACTIVITIES
Cerdeira Village is the perfect fusion between art and nature, tradition and modernity, and sports and leisure.
Get to know the mountain, its fauna, and its flora. Get your artistic juices flowing with a creative experience. Listen to the deer during the “rut season”. Bike around the neighboring villages and dive into our natural dams. Walk, photograph, and observe.
There's a lot to see and enjoy in and around the village.
INFO AND RESERVATIONS
reservations@cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com
+351 911 789 605*
*(call to national mobile network)
creative experiences
Our creative experiences were developed by our team and inspired by traditional techniques that travel through generations.
We bring a modern approach and a lot of willingness to teach. No previous experience is required; the most important thing is to have fun! Each experience lasts 2.5 hours, requires a minimum of 2 participants, and costs € 35/person, with the exception of Tradicional Portuguese Cuisine, which costs 45€/person. Children up to 11 years can participate for € 25 when accompanied by one paying adult.
Experiences are booked on request, subject to availability.
Ceramic Figurines
Ceramic figurines have a long tradition in Portugal, especially where traditional pottery is common. It is a spontaneous form of popular artistic expression, depicting everyday life.
Using various modeling techniques, you will create fun clay figures. You can take your small sculptures home or leave them in the studio to be put in the kiln.
*We charge an additional fee if you request shipment.
Miniature Schist Houses
What better way to learn more about the architectural traditions of a historic schist village than to build one yourself?
The architecture of a schist village is fascinating. Every house is quite different! In this creative experience, we will look at the patterns and rules that govern these constructions by making a miniature schist house to take home to remember your time in Cerdeira.
*We charge an additional fee if you request shipment.
Introduction to Potter's Wheel
The potter's wheel has lost none of its charm and fascination since it was invented about 3000 years ago. Working with it to produce small bowls is the challenge of this creative experience. Learn to focus, center, and pull through the clay and yourself under our guidance.
In the end, you can take the pieces home or leave them in the atelier to be fired in the ceramic kiln.
*We charge an additional fee if you request shipment.
Traditional Portuguese Cuisine
"Chanfana" is the most typical dish in this part of the country. With a delicious aroma and the best ingredients, this is a meal that cannot be missed on the table of the locals.
We will learn how to season the goat meat and place it in black clay pots, light the traditional wood oven and cook the chanfana for 4 hours. In the end, you get to enjoy the delicious meal you prepared. Bom apetite!
Note: Activity exclusive to groups and organized retreats
If you pretend a bigger experience with more learning and contact with ceramics, we have Ceramics in a Day!
This experience last 5 hours and it costs €80/ per person.
Introduction to Manual Ceramic Techniques
There are so many ways to handle clay! In this one-day experience, you will try different manual techniques. These techniques were the first used by humans to meet their basic needs. You will be able to learn how to create objects using only your hands, such as cups, bowls, or plates. And, if you want, take advantage of the surrounding flora and use it in your pieces. The experience includes all materials and the firing of your pieces, which can be shipped to your home or recycled to give them a new purpose!
*We charge an additional fee if you request shipment.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Basic knowledge necessary for working with clay;
- Weigh, knead, store, reuse, and recycle clay;
- Drying processes;
- Hand-building techniques such as coiling, pinching, and slabbing;
- Basic tools.
Introduction to the Potter's Wheel
During this experience, you will have the chance to get in touch with an ancient form of art adapted to the present day! You will be able to feel up close what it's like to put your hands in the clay while taking an immersive journey between you and what will be your best friend throughout the day, the potter's wheel. You will use an electric wheel to learn the basics of creating small pieces such as a cup, vase, or bowl. The experience includes all materials and the firing of your pieces, which can be shipped to your home or recycled to give them a new purpose!
*We charge an additional fee if you request shipment.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Basic knowledge necessary for working with clay:
- Weigh, knead, store, reuse, and recycle clay;
- Drying processes;
- Get to know some auxiliary tools;
- Focus mainly on the first steps of forming a piece on the potter's wheel:
- Center the clay;
- Open;
- First pulls.
RESERVATIONS AND INFO ABOUT CREATIVE EXPERIENCES
artsandcrafts@cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com
+351 913 989 281*
*(call to national mobile network)