This workshop aims to teach participants the traditional 17th-century technique of painting on tiles using cobalt blue pigment. Participants will be invited to recreate ‘Azulejos de Figura Avulsa’ (ti
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This workshop aims to teach participants the traditional 17th-century technique of painting on tiles using cobalt blue pigment. Participants will be invited to recreate ‘Azulejos de Figura Avulsa’ (tiles featuring individual figures), exploring their traditional themes—floral motifs, animals and boats.
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