Frequently Asked Questions
We believe in total operational transparency and a zero-friction experience. Find everything you need to know about navigating Studio Marvila below.
In our standard wheel sessions, you can choose up to 3 of your favorite creations to keep. We will fire and glaze them for you!
Yes! At the end of your session, you will pick your preferred glaze color from our studio palette, and our team will handle the rest.
You have the option to return and glaze/trim the pieces yourself! Just let us know after the session, and we will arrange it with you.
Natural Wine Bar & Events
Nope! Studio Marvila’s natural wine bar operates with a welcoming, open-door policy. Walk-ins are highly encouraged. Whether you are joining a workshop or just exploring the Marvila neighborhood, you are welcome to drop in, slow down, and enjoy a glass.
We serve a hand-picked, rotating selection of organic, biodynamic, and low-intervention wines from passionate independent producers in Portugal and Europe. Our wines are made with wild fermentation and little to no additives. We also serve natural Vermouth and Medronho.
Yes! Many of our organic and biodynamic wines are available for takeaway. Just ask our team what is currently in stock.
Yes, we do! We frequently host private tastings, wine-focused evenings, and dinners curated with local chefs and natural winemakers. Reach out to us via our contact page to set something up.
Not at all! Our standard Pottery Wheel classes and Sip & Spin sessions are designed specifically for absolute beginners. Our English-speaking instructors will guide you step-by-step through the wheel-throwing process. (Note: Our Open Studio passes are the only exception, as they require prior experience to work autonomously).
A standard session lasts approximately 2 hours — just enough time to dive into the clay, sink into a creative flow, and relax without rushing the process.
Sip & Spin is our signature, highly social take on the pottery wheel session. It pairs hands-on wheel throwing with our natural wine bar. You'll enjoy a small wine tasting followed by two glasses of carefully selected natural wine as you create.
Wear anything comfortable and relaxed that you don’t mind getting a bit messy! We highly recommend closed-toe shoes and keeping your fingernails trimmed short to make working with spinning clay much easier. We will provide full-coverage aprons for all participants.
Absolutely. While our scheduled workshops are kept small and intimate, we love hosting larger private groups, birthdays, bachelorette parties, and corporate team-building events. If you have a group larger than 6 people, please contact us to request a custom proposal.
Our Intensive Courses are immersive, multi-week programs designed for beginners and intermediates looking to dive deep. Classes run for 3 hours each morning (10:00–13:00) and are capped at just 6 students to ensure intimate, one-on-one guidance covering the full ceramic cycle (centering, throwing, trimming, glazing).
The Ceramic Process & Firing
Workshops & Classes
We are located at Rua Capitão Leitão 64, 1950-052 Lisboa. Our studio sits in the creative heart of Marvila, Lisbon’s rising artistic district, easily reachable by foot, taxi, or public transport.
Studio Marvila was founded by Naomi (Ceramicist) and Jonas (Sommelier). You’ll also likely be greeted by our gentle studio dog, Alef!
You can reach us via email at studiomarvila@gmail.com, call us at +351 962 620 650, or simply use the contact form on our website.