César Teixeira was born in 1969 in Gondar, a small village in Amarante, where he still lives and works. At 18, he became an apprentice to master potter Manuel Teixeira, learning two rare ancestral techniques he never abandoned: the low, horizontal, and the soenga.

Céu Reis was born in Guarda and grew up in the village of Maçainhas, where winters were harsh, but also warm. How? She covered herself with the thick, waterproof traditional wool blankets that her mother and neighbours handwove.

The AECT - Associação Em Contacto Tavira – is composed of psychologists, physiotherapists, activity leaders, and volunteers. They meet weekly with a clear purpose: to care for the local senior population, breaking isolation, promoting inclusion, and uniting people through art and culture.

Located in the heart of Guimarães, A Oficina is a store, an art gallery, an artistic co-producer, a sponsor of creation grants, and an inclusive artistic community. A true contemporary cultural beacon in a city rich in History.

The coppersmith Nuno Palma works enveloped in the shine of copper and brass, seated on his bench in the Oficina dos Caldeireiros