Classes run Thursday morning
10:30-12:30
Instructor: Olga
Class Languages: English, Portuguese, Russian, French

Two craft options, same time slot. Pick pottery and learn hand building techniques, shaping bowls and other pieces with ocean-inspired glazes. Or pick tile painting and work on your own ceramic azulejo tile, using traditional Portuguese motifs and colour.
Both are beginner friendly, with room for advanced students to push further. All pieces are glazed and fired by us.

Classes run alternate Saturday's
13:30-16:30
Instructor: Kristin
Class Languages: English

Dive into the world of handmade pottery with this fun and relaxed 3 hour clay workshop inspired by the ocean, seaside living, and marine life. Participants of all ages are invited to create their own unique ceramic piece using 1 kilo of clay and their choice of handbuilding techniques. Functional or sculptural pieces are welcome; bowls, mugs, wall hangings, candle holders, creatures, planters, or abstract forms.
Students will learn three foundational pottery construction methods:
• Pinch Pot
• Coil Building
• Slab Construction
No prior pottery experience is needed. This workshop is designed to be welcoming, creative, and accessible for both adults and family groups.
All materials included. Beginners to Advanced levels. Extended Glazing techniques.

Sessions available:
Wednesday 10:30 - 12:30
Instructor: Olga, Ceramic Artist
Class Languages: English, Portuguese, Russian, French
Number of participants: 1-10

Enjoy a calm, creative experience designed entirely around you. In these private sessions, Olga offers one-to-one or small group guidance for up to 10 guests, helping you explore clay in your own way.
Whether you want to learn the basics, experiment with the wheel, or bring a specific idea to life, each session is tailored to your interests and skill level. Olga will guide you through hand-building, wheel-throwing, painting, and glazing techniques, supporting you as you create something truly personal.
Perfect for beginners or experienced makers who want focused attention and the freedom to explore their creativity. These sessions also make a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion with a creative twist.

Sessions available Tuesday's or Wednesday's
13:00 - 15:00
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 painting, drawing, colour theory, composition, and art history. We focus on painting and drawing , with additional inclusion of all art disciplines. Learn the secrets from old to modern masters, refine your artistic techniques, and gain a deeper understanding of visual design and historical influences. We work with all types of paints : oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache, 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.

Classes run every Sunday afternoon
16:00 - 18:00
Instructor: Julia, Professional Artist/Painter, MFA
Class Languages: English, Russian.

Academic Atelier for Teens and Youth, group session.
Beginner, Intermediate to Advanced Level.
All materials included.
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 and sculpting from life, painting (oil, acrylic, watercolour), composition, basics of anatomy and art history.
Art Masters Studio (13 - 20 yr) is not just a class, it is a professional learning space where people of different ages come together, united by their passion for art.

Classes run Tuesday morning
10:30-12:30
Instructor: Julia, Professional Artist/Painter, MFA
Class Languages: English, Russian
All Levels.

The Art Deep Dive is a relaxed group course for adults who want to explore art, learn new techniques, and connect with like-minded people in a welcoming studio environment.
Throughout the program, you’ll experiment with oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache, tempera, ink, and mixed media, while deepening your understanding of colour, composition, and visual language.
Each class blends hands-on practice with insights from art history and modern creative trends, helping you find your own artistic voice.
You’ll also become part of a growing creative community, a place to meet artsy friends, share inspiration, and build meaningful connections through art.

Individual music lessons provide a structured path toward artistic mastery.
Students develop technical control, musical understanding, and expressive depth through a student-centered approach tailored to individual goals and pace. Classical repertoire, improvisation, and composition are all supported, depending on the student’s focus.
All levels welcome.
The Piano & Vocal Studio (13+) brings together motivated teenagers preparing for exams or auditions and adults refining technique, interpretation, and performance skills. This mixed-age format creates a focused, professional learning environment where assignments are adapted to each student’s experience and artistic direction.
Program focus: piano or vocal technique, music theory fundamentals, sight-reading, ear training, repertoire development, interpretation, performance practice, and stage presence. Vocal studies also include breath control, diction, and healthy voice production.
A professional studio for serious musical development at every stage.

Classes run Thursday afternoon
17:15-19:15
Instructor: Ann
Class Languages: English

Enjoy the feel of oil painting and gain useful knowledge into a medium often thought of as being secretive or only for professionals.
We will begin work by looking at colour, tonal values, blending and finding shapes in our subjects and the relationships between objects. From day one, you will aim to take home a finished piece, then as we progress we will take more time to produce landscapes, objects from nature and the human form, such as hands and faces.
Working with oils helps to develop your drawing skills as the medium itself is very forgiving and allows for changes as you work. We will also look at several prominent artists along the way, both old and modern.
This course is created for older children and adults young at heart, as creative learning has no age limits. See the full schedule of what's on offer here: https://algarvearts.academy/goldenlayersprogrammeoverview

Classes run alternate Saturday's
14:00-16:00
Instructor: Georgie
Class Languages: English

Crochet is a quiet, mindful activity that allows you to switch off from the world and relax. Learn how to crochet starting with the basic stitches and understanding instructions and diagrams in order to then learn more complex decorative stitches. No prior knowledge is needed and you will leave the full course armed with the confidence to follow your own patterns independently.

Classes run Monday afternoon
13:00-15:00
Instructor: Georgie
Class Languages: English

New to the wonders of sewing? Join our introduction workshops to learn hand and machine sewing and overlocking. You will practice straight and curved seam and hems, shaping with darts, pleats, pockets and fastenings. Sewers will then progress to the Dressmaking workshops where we will adapt patterns to make clothing that fits perfectly.