Algarve Arts Academy
Algarve Arts Academy
Algarve Arts Academy
Courses
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Adults & Teens "Ocean Pottery"
Group 2 hours class, €35
Enjoy Ocean Pottery Thursday Mornings at Algarve Arts Academy!
A relaxing and hands-on ceramics expirience for teens and adults, inspired by the textures and rhythms of the sea and algarvian motives.
In this session, participants learn the fundamentals of pottery and enjoy Clay's terapeutic magic. We offer advanced techniques for experienced students and using both hand-building and the clay wheel, craft, paint and glaze tiles in azulejo traditional technique, guided by a skilled ceramic artist. From shaping elegant bowls to exploring glazes in ocean-inspired tones, each class offers a chance to slow down, create, and connect with clay.
Perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice in a calm, creative and light space.
Let your hands follow the tide, and make something beautiful. We glaze with you and bake on our side! Also by request we conduct Portuguese Tile Painting Workshops and Bordallo Pinheiro - cabbage leaf plate workshop, famous Portuguese ceramic technique.
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Adults: "The Art Deep Dive"
Private 2 hours class, €75, Individual booking

Painting and Drawing classes for adults and Teens.
All Levels.
Instructor: Julia, Professional Artist/Painter, MFA
Class Languages: English, Russian
Explore your creativity and master essential art skills in "The Art Deep Dive." This comprehensive course covers sculpture, painting, drawing, color theory, composition, and art history. We focus on painting and drawing , with additional inclusion of all art disciplines. Learn to create functional and sculptural pieces, refine your artistic techniques, and gain a deeper understanding of visual design and historical influences. We work with all types of paints : oil, acrylic, watercolor, guache, tempera, ink and mixed medium.
Perfect for beginners or experienced artists, this program provides a supportive and inspiring environment to develop your unique style and improve art skills.
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Academic Atelier for Teens and Adults
Group Class 2.5 hours €145/month (4 classes)

Our atelier welcomes motivated students aged 13 and above. Here, teenagers preparing portfolios for IGCSE and art schools work side by side with adults who wish to refine their academic drawing and painting skills.
This unique format creates a special atmosphere:
  • Teens gain valuable experience working in a professional, adult learning environment.
  • Adults find fresh inspiration in the creativity and energy of the younger generation.
  • Everyone works from the same setup, but with assignments tailored to their goals and level.
Program: academic drawing from life, painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor), composition, basics of anatomy and art history.
Art Masters Studio (13+) is not just a class — it is a professional learning space where people of different ages come together, united by their passion for art.
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