Choose your own adventure

Artful Experiences

Whether you're taking a quick weekend getaway to Portland, Oregon, or want to immerse yourself in the ceramics studio in Portugal, we offer experiences for art (and plant) collectors, those curious about clay, and established artists. Choose your own adventure below, or reach out to discuss custom options.

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Classes and Workshops

We offer classes and workshops for locals and visitors. When we have guest instructors teaching a 1-2 week course, there will be space for locals and limited lodging options will be available for visitors.

See Current class schedule

Residency Programs

We offer three types of residency programs to suit all levels of ceramics experience:

  • Self guided residency for established ceramic artists
  • Learn from a local artist and experiment with those techniques during your stay.
  • Wheelthrowing and handbuilding intensive with Nicole- learn the basics to start your ceramics journey.

Learn More About Residency

Clay Camp for Grown Ups

Do you have a small group of creative friends you love to collaborate with? Maybe you're part of a community studio and want to be inspired and create with your studio mates in a new place? Book the residency house and ceramic studio for up to four people and spend dedicated time together exploring the rich ceramic culture of Portugal, then create together in the studio.

Contact Nicole to learn more. (add link to email)

Stay with Us (no art making required)

If you're an art and/or plant lover, but not interested in making art you can visit the cozy loft studio we designed in our home in Portland, Oregon, USA, or rent our residency house as your home base for exploring the Silver Coast area of Portugal.

  • Link to PDX Airbnb
  • Link to Lodging Page or Airbnb