April workshops

May workshops

Dobarro Gift Vouchers

Looking for a creative gift?
Dobarro Gift Vouchers can be used for any Dobarro course or workshop and are perfect for gifting experiences instead of objects.

• Valid for 3 months
• Redeemable on any Dobarro course
• The recipient chooses when to attend

A simple, flexible, and meaningful gift.

Gift vouchers can be collected in store.

Join Our Workshops

At DoBarro, we offer ceramics and prints workshops for all ages and skill levels.
Our sessions are led by Marisa and Felipe, who share their techniques and passion for art in an accessible and inspiring way.

Freestyle Ceramics

Freestyle Ceramics is a workshop designed for those who want to explore ceramics in an open and flexible way, without a predefined project.

Participants develop their own ideas with guidance and support, exploring form, volume, and surface. In addition to hand-building, it is also possible to experiment with colour using slips.

The workshop lasts 3 hours and is suitable for all experience levels.

• Host: Marisa Grilo & Felipe Rocio

• Duration: 3 hours

• Price: €50 per person (everything included + firing)

Printing on Ceramic

This workshop explores the relationship between drawing and ceramics by incorporating graphic elements directly onto clay.

Participants experiment with different ways of marking, printing, and transferring images onto ceramic surfaces, creating pieces that combine image, texture, and form.

The workshop lasts 3 hours and no previous experience is required.

• Host: Marisa Grilo & Felipe Rocio

• Duration: 3 hours

• Price: €50 per person (everything included + firing)

Tile Painting

In this workshop, each participant creates a small mural made of four ceramic tiles.

The process starts with developing ideas and transferring them onto the tiles. You may draw directly, use tracing paper, or work with stencils to support your design.

The workshop lasts 2 hours and no previous experience is required.

• Host: Marisa Grilo & Felipe Rocio

• Duration: 2 hours

• Price: €45 per person (everything included + firing)

Paint Your Ceramics

In this 2-hour session, you will personalise pre-fired ceramic pieces such as a cup and a small plate.

Using ceramic pencils, slips, and glazes, participants explore different approaches to surface decoration, creating functional and unique objects.

No previous experience is required.

• Host: Marisa Grilo & Felipe Rocio

• Duration: 2 hours

• Price: €60 per person (everything included + firing)

Nerikomi

This workshop explores the Japanese ceramic technique Nerikomi, a process that involves colouring clay and combining layers to create graphic patterns directly within the material.

Participants will develop their own patterns and learn how to prepare and work with coloured clay, transforming it into unique pieces such as small plates, cups, or decorative objects.

The workshop lasts 3 hours and no previous experience is required.

• Host: Marisa Grilo & Felipe Rocio

• Duration: 3 hours

• Price: €60 per person (everything included + firing)

Ceramics

Note: Your pieces will need time to dry before firing, with the full process taking a few weeks. Shipping is available for an additional fee if needed.

Sunday Ceramics - Family Style

Sunday Ceramics is a relaxed workshop designed for a creative Sunday experience.

Families, friends, and groups are invited to work with clay at their own pace, focusing on the shared creative moment rather than a final result.

The session lasts 2 hours and is suitable for all ages. No previous experience is required.

• Host: Marisa Grilo & Felipe Rocio

• Duration: 2 hours

• Price: €35 per person (groups up to 4) – all included + firing.

Ceramics Courses

Fundamentals of Handbuilding

4-Class Series
Sundays | 3pm – 5pm
Wednesdays | 7pm – 9pm
Price: 100€

This course is designed for those who want to begin or strengthen their ceramics practice, following the full process from raw clay to finished pieces.

Across four sessions, participants learn key hand-building techniques and gain an understanding of the ceramic process step by step.

Class 1 - Pinching

An introduction to clay through pinching, exploring basic forms, volume, and hand gestures.

Class 2 - Slab building

Working with clay slabs to create functional or decorative forms, focusing on structure and surface.

Class 3 - Coil building

Building pieces using coils, developing height, rhythm, and form.

After the third class, there is a one-week break to allow the pieces to dry and undergo their first firing.

Class 4 - Glazing and firing

Applying glaze and understanding the final kiln firing process.

A hands-on and accessible course for beginners and curious creatives. No previous experience is required.

Creative Exploration & Advanced Techniques

4-Class Series
Tuesdays | 7pm – 9pm
Thursdays | 7pm – 9pm
Price: 100€

This course is aimed at those who want to explore ceramics beyond the basics, focusing on creative and decorative approaches.

Across four sessions, participants combine hand-building, drawing, and printing techniques, expanding their creative possibilities in ceramics.

Class 1 - Nerikomi

Exploring the Japanese nerikomi technique using coloured clay to create graphic patterns within the material.

Class 2 - Tile painting

Developing personal compositions through tile painting, using drawing, transfer methods, and stencils when helpful.

Class 3 - Printing on ceramics

Exploring printing and image transfer techniques applied directly to clay surfaces, combining drawing, texture, and ceramic form.

After the third class, there is a one-week break to allow the pieces to dry and be fired before the final session.

Class 4 - Glazing and firing

Applying glaze and preparing the pieces for their final kiln firing.

A hands-on and creative course for anyone looking to expand their ceramic practice.

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Printmaking

Kitchen Printing - Tetrapack Edition

This session explores printmaking using everyday materials, working with recycled milk cartons and a pasta machine as a press.

Participants create their own printing plates, learn how to work with printmaking ink, and produce unique prints on paper, discovering graphic possibilities through simple and accessible processes.

The session lasts around two hours and is suitable for all experience levels.

• Host: Marisa Grilo

• Duration: 3 hours

• Price: €35 per person (everything included)

Cyanotype Workshop

This session explores cyanotype, a printing technique that uses light-sensitive substances to create images in deep blue tones.

Participants prepare surfaces and create compositions using objects, drawings, or natural elements, then expose the material to sunlight to reveal the images. Printing can be done on paper, fabric, or other supports, embracing chance and light as part of the process.

The session lasts around two hours and is suitable for all experience levels.

• Host: Marisa Grilo

• Duration: 2 hours

• Price: €35 per person (everything included)

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LEGO Printing Workshop

In this session, LEGO bricks are used to create printing plates through simple shapes and modular compositions.

Participants build their own plates and print designs on paper through a playful and accessible process that encourages experimentation and visual exploration.

The session lasts around two hours and is suitable for all experience levels.

• Host: Felipe Rocio

• Duration: 2h

• Price: €30 per participant

• Minimum age: 6 years (children under 10 must be accompanied)

Linocut on Handmade Paper

This session explores the traditional linocut technique while working with handmade papers of different textures.

Participants carve their own designs into linoleum, learn how to ink and print graphic compositions, and discover how paper choice affects the final result. The process also offers insight into papermaking and material qualities.

The session lasts around three hours and is suitable for all experience levels.

• Host: Marisa Grilo

• Duration: 3 hours

• Price: €45 per person or 35€ in normal paper (all materials included)

Visual expressions

Freestyle Acrylic Painting

In this workshop, you’ll explore acrylic painting in a free and accessible way, even if you’ve never painted before. We begin with a simple sketch and a light introduction to colour and contrast, simply as support for the creative process.

From there, each participant develops their painting in layers, exploring gesture, composition, and colour mixing at their own pace, without pressure for results. The focus is on experimentation and creating a personal image.

The session lasts around two hours and is open to all experience levels.

• Host: Samuel Sanção

• Duration: 2 hours

• Prince: €35 per person (everything included)

Wet on wet

In this workshop, we explore water as the main creative tool in a more sensory and contemplative process. Using watercolour or diluted Chinese ink, you’ll work with the wet-on-wet technique, allowing the paint to spread freely across pre-wetted areas.

The focus is on stains, unexpected blends, and embracing chance as part of the creative process, without the need to control the final result.

The workshop lasts around two hours and no previous experience is required.

• Host: Samuel Sanção

• Duration: 2 hours

• Prince: €25 per person (everything included)

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Make your own zine

In this workshop, you’ll explore the world of zines and create your own publication in a free and individual way. Starting from a single A4 sheet, each participant folds, assembles, and builds a unique zine using collage, writing, drawing, or whatever best suits their idea.

There are no fixed rules or formats, just space to experiment and tell something visually, at your own pace.

The session lasts around two hours and is accessible to all experience levels.

• Host: Samuel Sanção

• Duration: 2 hours

• Prince: €25 per person (everything included)

Comics Workshop

In this workshop, you’ll create characters and develop a visual narrative in a free and open way, exploring comics as a form of expression.

Through simple exercises, participants build their own stories, working with drawing, sequencing, and visual rhythm. The focus is on imagination, gesture, and the pleasure of telling stories through images, without rigid rules or fixed formats.

The session lasts around two hours and is designed for anyone interested in exploring graphic storytelling, regardless of previous experience.

• Host: Samuel Sanção

• Duration: 2 hours

• Prince: €25 per person (everything included)

• Minimum age: 6 years (children under 10 must be accompanied)

Draw After You Grow Up

This workshop is designed for those who used to draw as children and stopped along the way. Through simple and accessible exercises, we loosen the hand, unlock the line, and rediscover the pleasure of drawing without judgment or expectations.

The focus is on the process, confidence, and curiosity rather than the final result. The workshop offers a gentle and welcoming space to return to drawing with ease.

The session lasts around two hours and is aimed at adults. No previous experience is required.

• Host: Samuel Sanção

• Duration: 2 hours

• Prince: €25 per person (everything included)

Rent Our Studio

DoBarro opens its doors to artists who wish to develop their own projects.
Rent the space by the hour and bring your ideas to life.

10€ per hour, no hassle
Perfect for short work sessions, experimentation,
or finishing pieces.

Plan & Price

1 hour – 10€
1 session (3h) – 25€
2 sessions (6h) – 40€
4 sessions (12h) – 65€
Assistance – 5€/hour

Work freely and comfortably
The studio offers workbenches, tools, and a calm environment — you just need to bring your own materials.

Book directly with us
Choose the day and time, send us a message, and secure your spot without bureaucracy.

Opening Hours:

Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The rental includes only the space. Raw materials and other consumables must be brought by you.
Assistance is a punctual support service meant to clarify questions, guide the use of equipment, and ensure good practices within the space.

Firings in the DoBarro Gas Kiln

Our gas kiln allows for different atmospheres and expressive results — ideal for those who wish to explore material behavior and the depth of reduction or oxidation firings.

Firing up to 1050 °C – 180 €
Ideal for low-temperature work or specific effects on terracotta and slips.

Glaze firing up to 1240 °C – 200 €
For stoneware or porcelain pieces, with the possibility of experimenting with unique variations and reactions provided by the gas kiln.

Firings are scheduled by appointment and subject to prior approval of the pieces.

Come visit us

Located in the heart of Porto at Rua da Alegria 246, our space is dedicated to creating unique pieces, hosting workshops, and promoting art as a tool for transformation and expression.

Rua da Alegria, 246, Porto

Hours
Everyday
11am - 6pm

Contacts
contacto@dobarro.art

About us

DoBarro is a ceramics studio and shop founded by Marisa Grilo, Felipe Rocio, and Samuel Sanção, artists and designers passionate about art, education, and sustainability.

Marisa Grilo

Marisa Grilo is a visual artist based in Porto. She holds a degree in Arts from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto and a master's degree in Sculpture. Her work focuses mainly on ceramics and printmaking, following a deeply intuitive approach that explores various methods and materials in an experimental manner.

Felipe Rocio

Felipe Rocio is a Brazilian artist living in Vila Nova de Gaia. He holds a degree in Visual Arts from the Institute of Arts of São Paulo State University (UNESP). After moving to Portugal, he completed a master's degree in Fine Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto (FBAUP). Felipe has a strong interest in working with children, using art as a means to explore creativity and memories, encouraging artistic expression and sustainability in a playful and accessible way.

Samuel Sanção

Samuel Sanção is a Brazilian designer and illustrator based in Vila Nova de Gaia. With a postgraduate degree in Illustration (FBAUP) and currently pursuing a master's in MIEI, he is dedicated to creating visual narratives in comics, illustrated books, and board games, as well as conducting illustration workshops.

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