by Lea NogueiraGiving a jewellery workshop: a gift that's lived and kept
For birthdays, couples, mothers, friends or teams: why a workshop makes a different kind of gift and how the voucher works.
Some gifts are used and some are lived. A jewellery workshop is both: three hours of experience in an atelier and, at the end, a jewel the person made themselves, to keep forever. It's a gift idea that tends to surprise even people who "have everything".
Why it works as a gift
- It's an experience, not an object. The memory of a different afternoon stays.
- There's an object at the end. They leave with a jewel they made — and remember it every time they wear it.
- It's personal. Nobody makes two identical pieces.
- No talent required. The workshops are designed for people who've never worked metal.
Who it's for
Birthdays
For the friend who loves jewellery, the mother who loves crafts, the person who collects experiences.
Couples
A workshop for two, making pieces side by side — or one for each other. Great for anniversaries, Valentine's Day or simply an afternoon together.
Mothers, grandmothers, godmothers
An afternoon together, each making a piece. Some come as three generations.
Hen parties and groups of friends
Groups of up to 5, for something out of the ordinary.
Teams
For small teams wanting a creative activity away from the office. Get in touch to arrange the format.
Which workshop to give
- Portuguese Filigree Workshop — 3 hours, no experience. The most popular, ideal for lovers of delicate pieces.
- Metal Forging Workshop — 3 hours, no experience. For those who prefer something more physical.
- Goldsmithing Foundation Course — 8 private lessons. A bigger gift, for someone who's always wanted to learn properly.
If unsure, the voucher can be for an amount, and the recipient chooses the workshop.
How the gift voucher works
- Write to us through the contact page, choosing "Gift voucher" as the subject, and tell us the workshop or amount.
- We arrange payment and email the voucher, ready to print or forward.
- The recipient books the date they prefer, directly with us.
Tips for giving it well
- Add a hint: a small drawing, a photo of filigree, a note saying "you're going to make your own jewel".
- Give it for two: often the best option is to go with them.
- Don't worry about dates: the recipient books whenever they like, so it works for busy diaries.
Prefer to give a jewel?
Choose a piece from the shop, or commission a bespoke piece designed for them. Read also a unique thing to do in Lisbon.
Portuguese Filigree Workshop
3 hours, no experience needed. €150 per person.
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