Where to Buy Ceramics In Lisbon

Do you want to immerse yourself in the culture of Lisbon? What better way to do so than to book a pottery workshop with your girls! Indigenous to Portugal, ceramics and tiles are a huge part of Portuguese architecture, as you'll notice if you observe the buildings, art, and sculptures around you in the city. Historically, the motifs were extremely bold, depicting floral and other natural elements, which have evolved into pieces of art created with minimalist shapes, and a fairly neutral color palette.

Depending on your taste, whether you're into simple, classy designs or a fan of eccentric tableware that become a topic of conversation at any dinner party, you'll be able to find all that you're looking for at these charming ceramic studios!

Casa Cubista https://www.casacubista.com/

An online ceramics seller (but present in numerous shops in Lisbon) founded in Olhão, a fishing port near the Portugal coast, Casa Cubista creates products that take inspiration from its Portuguese birthplace. The name 'cubista' comes from the tiled and whitewashed cubic buildings found in the alleys of the old port town. Routed in sustainability (they engage in slow production, make pieces to avoid wastage) and contemporary art, Casa Cubista's terracotta pottery pieces are the perfect blend of traditionality and modernity. They also sell crocheted pieces made from recycled yarn. With a rich history behind each product and the friendliest owners, purchasing ceramics from Casa Cubista is bound to be a brilliant experience!

Manu Souza www.manusouza.net

If the art of creating these magnificent ceramics intrigues you, you must give the ceramics workshop at Manu Souza a try! Though usually in-person, currently the workshops can be taken online (all the materials will be sent directly by the store to your accommodation), which is sure to be a fun-filled experience for you and your girlfriends to learn the craft as you all sip on fine Portuguese wine, possibly on your balcony or rooftop! Besides the ceramics classes, Manu Souza boasts a wide variety of handcrafted pottery that you can purchase at several stores in Lisbon (like the 3+Art gallery). Known for its quirky designs, such as tableware with leopard print, mugs shaped like the female body, and novel flower vases, its products are sure to elevate any room.

Ceramicas na Linha R. Capelo 16, 1200-224, Lisbon, Portugal

Ceramicas na Linha translates to Ceramics on the line and is one of Lisbon's most popular specialty stores. Here, you can purchase pottery goods such as cups, bowls, plates by the kilo, making sure you'll never leave empty-handed! They have beautiful everyday pieces, crafted with precision and produced entirely by Portuguese artisans. For a reasonable cost, you'll be able to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces that will serve as great tableware and remind you of your lovely times in the Portuguese capital!

__Sedimento __ Tv. Santo Ildefonso 31, 1200-667 Lisbon, Portugal

An expansive, beautiful ceramics studio based in Lisbon, Sedimento is a creative space that combines research and art to give artists a chance at exploring their imagination! Run by two kind-hearted, friendly women, it offers ceramics workshops for beginners looking to get their hands dirty for a couple of hours, making it a perfect experience with friends, as a team-building or most definitely a bachelorette trip activity. After completing the workshop, you'll get a chance to look around at the in-house store that holds distinctive pieces created by the owners and other artists, which could be great keepsakes of your trip to Lisbon. For a great day of sculpting in an excellent ceramics studio, head to Sedimento!

Caulino R. de São Mamede 28, 1100-535, Lisbon, Portugal

A store located in the heart of Lisbon, Caulino is famous for its one-of-a-kind signature pieces and its ceramics workshops hosted by well-known potters. Here, you'll be able to purchase the work of renowned ceramics craftspeople and up-and-coming artists who can display their work in the routine exhibitions that take place here. You'll be able to buy glamourous mugs, colorful and classy tableware, and more! Caulino hopes to empower the reinterpretation of existing trends by allowing individuals to think out of the box in a comfortable and imaginative creative workspace. To follow along with instructions from compassionate artists and create your very own ceramics, plan a visit to Caulino, and you'll not be disappointed!

So whether you want to put your crafting skills to the test and compete amongst your friends to see who creates the most unique ceramic to take home or buy a one-of-a-kind piece made by a local artist, head to whichever ceramics studio you like best, and you're sure to have a fantastic time!

Photos courtesy of: @casacubista, @suchandsuchco, @manusouzaceramics, @ceramics.na.linha, @sedimentostudio, @caulinoceramics