Algarve Arts Academy
Algarve Arts Academy
Algarve Arts Academy
Welcome to the world of art, music, and technology! We offer exciting classes for children of all ages and interests.
Enroll now and discover your child’s creative potential!

THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR BEGINS ON 28TH OF SEPTEMBER, SCHEDULE AND BOOKING ARE AVAILABLE

Art Explorers
Ages 6+
Foundations through Exploration. Drawing, painting, colour, clay, composition, observation, art history through projects.
120 for 4 sessions / €35 Single Class
An interactive introduction to a range of different art styles. We will travel across art history looking at key artists and art movements, experimenting with a range of different media to produce a take away piece to reflect each era. Little artists will record their design practice in a sketch book to develop a portfolio over the year to evidence the progression of their visual literacy, skills development and encourage their own creative expression.

Classes run Tuesday afternoons.
17:00-19:00
Instructor: Georgie
Class Languages: English

Book a single class here.
Art Innovators
Ages 10-14
Art, Design & Visual Thinking. Stronger drawing/painting foundations + sculpture + design + storytelling + mixed media + introductory digital work.
120 for 4 sessions / €35 per class
Like surfers choosing their first waves, Innovators learn to navigate between classical fine art techniques, Sculpting and modern concept art practices. They explore composition, anatomy, and perspective alongside digital and AI tools used in film and game industries. The emphasis is on choice and personal direction — guiding students to ride their own creative currents with agility, curiosity, and skill.

Classes run Wednesday evenings.
17:00-19:00
Instructor: Julia
Class Languages: English, Russian

Book a single class here.
Art Masters
Ages 13+
Academic & Contemporary Art.
Drawing from observation, perspective, anatomy, painting, composition, sculpture, art history, personal projects and preparation for portfolio work.
140 for 4 sessions / €37 Single Class
Our most advanced program, designed for teens charting their own oceans of expression. Like seasoned surfers, they develop the critical eye and technical discipline to decide which artistic waves to pursue. With a strong focus on portfolio development, IGCSE and art school preparation, and personal voice, this course balances rigorous studio practice with professional critique and mentorship.
Student-Centred. Small Group. Big Waves of Creativity.

Classes run Sunday afternoons.
16:00-18:00
Instructor: Julia
Class Languages: English, Russian

Book a single class here.
The Making Room
Ages 6+
Design and Engineering
120 for 4 sessions / €35 Single Class
Each Sunday from 11:00–13:00, children from ages 6 explore art, design, and making through hands-on projects that build real skills and creative confidence. Across a variety of themed blocks, they'll work with clay, textiles, cardboard, wire, circuits, natural materials, and more-creating everything from moving automata, hand-bound books, wind-powered devices, marble runs, to kinetic sculptures. Children work at their own pace, guided through observation, experimentation, and problem-solving, discovering that they're capable makers with their own unique ideas worth bringing to life. See the full schedule of what's on offer here.
Book a single class here.

Workshops run Sunday mornings
11:00-13:00
Instructor: Sabrina and Georgie
Class Languages: English, Portuguese
Sails and Stitches - Dressmaking
Kids 7+
Sewing and design
120 for 4 sessions / € 35 single class
Learn how to use sewing machine to create and decorate fun, wearable products. No prior knowledge is needed as we will start at the beginning to ensure high quality outcomes are produced, ready for learners to showcase in a final fashion show to display their creations.

Classes run Monday evenings
17:00-19:00
Instructor: Georgie
Class Languages: English

Book a Single Class here.
Coastal Crochet
Kids 11+ and Adults
Crochet class
120 for 4 sessions / € 35 single class
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 Saturday afternoon
14:00-16:00
Instructor: Georgie
Class Languages: English

Book a Single Class here.
Design Waves - Textile Art
Ages 8+, Adults
Sewing and design
140 for 4 sessions / €37 Single Class
This workshop is ideal for any adult and child to enjoy a fun end of the week session together having fun with fabrics. You will experiment with decorative techniques such as tie dye, printing, wax batik appliqué and free motion stitch to create decorative fabrics that you will then make into functional homeware products. The projects will run over four week courses to allow for fabric to dry and have embellished details added in the following week. You do not have to be the parent so bring your niece, nephew, grandchild… and spend some quality time in a creative setting.

Classes run Friday afternoons.
17:00-19:00
Instructor: Georgie
Class Languages: English

Book a Single Class here.
Seaside Saturday Club
Ages 6+
Mixed medium Creative Club
120 for 4 sessions / € 35 Single Class
A weekend atelier where students gather like beachcombers collecting shells, experimenting with painting, clay, and mixed-media inspired by the rhythms of the sea and seasons. Structured yet playful, this program emphasizes tactile exploration, collaborative projects, and the sheer joy of artistic discovery in a relaxed, creative environment.

Classes run Saturday mornings
11:00-13:00
Instructor: Fabio
Class Languages: English, Russian, Portuguese, Bulgarian

Book a Single Class here.
Golden Layers
Ages 8+ and Adults
Beginners painting class
120 for 4 sessions / €35 Single Class
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.
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.

Classes run Thursday afternoons.
17:15-19:15
Instructor: Ann
Class Languages: English
Book a single class here.
Story Line Studio
Ages 6+
140 for 4 Sessions / €37 per class
Comic art, Manga, character design and sequential storytelling. Into into animation.
Every Friday from 17:00-19:00, Kids imagination flows like ink into open waters. Students explore sequential art, character design, and visual storytelling, producing their own comics and manga. Each panel is a current carrying narrative forward, while we serve as co-captains — guiding young authors to harness the superpower of merging text and image into compelling visual stories.
Book a Single Class here.

Classes run Friday evenings
17:00-19:00
Instructor: Julia
Class Languages: English, Russian

GAME ART
Ages 9 –16
ONLINE
140 a month
An immersive dive into the deep sea of digital creation. Students explore concept art, 3D modeling, and design workflows, mirroring professional pipelines in film and game development. Like divers discovering shipwrecks, they uncover tools, techniques, and software that become their personal treasure chest - shaping skills adaptable to the future of creative industries.

Classes run Mondays afternoons.
17:00-19:00
Instructor: Julia
Class Languages: English, Russian
Book a Single Class here.
Music Atelier
Ages 5+
from 140 a month
Individual music lessons are like learning to surf the soundwaves. Each note becomes a ripple, each melody a current — and every student finds their own rhythm. With a student-centered pedagogy, we adapt to their unique tempo, whether pursuing the discipline of classical repertoire or the freedom of improvisation and composition, ensuring a deeply personal musical journey.

Classes run Mondays and Thursdays afternoons.
17:00-21:00
Instructor: Elen, Leily
Class Languages: English, Russian