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.

.Participants explore classic motifs, composition, and colour theory while painting their own ceramic tiles using authentic techniques and materials. Beginners are guided gently, while advanced students are encouraged to develop more complex designs and personal styles.

This is a slow, mindful, and deeply cultural experience — perfect for teens and adults who enjoy detail, storytelling through pattern, and working with their hands.
All tiles are glazed and kiln-fired by us.

A beautiful way to connect with Portuguese culture — one tile at a time.

Step into the studio on a Saturday afternoon and feel it come alive. Weekend Ocean Pottery offers an engaging, hands-on ceramics experience for teens and adults, inspired by the movement, textures, and colours of the sea and classic Algarvian motifs.
The studio becomes a welcoming hub of creativity — wheels turning, hands shaping clay, ideas flowing — vibrant and dynamic without ever feeling rushed or intimidating. Whether you’re new to pottery or deepening an existing practice, this class meets you where you are.
Guided by an experienced ceramic artist, participants explore essential techniques alongside more advanced approaches, working with both hand-building and the clay wheel. You can create functional and decorative pieces or experiment with glazes all within the calming, therapeutic rhythm of clay.

Enjoy a calm, creative experience designed entirely around you. In these private sessions, Olga offers one-to-one or small group guidance, 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.

Explore your creativity and master essential art skills in The Art Deep Dive. This comprehensive course covers painting, drawing, color theory, composition, and art history. We focus on painting and drawing , with additional inclusion of all art disciplines. Learn the secterts 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, 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. Individuals or small groups are welcome.

Step into a creative space where you can expand your skills, unwind, and rediscover the joy of painting and drawing.
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, watercolor, gouache, tempera, ink, and mixed media, while deepening your understanding of color, 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.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers a supportive and inspiring atmosphere to relax, create, and grow together.

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.

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.