Ceramic artist Joaquim Pombal has made a studio and garden from an old fruit market. Percussionist André Baltazar, from Be-dom, goes potty for its tiles, murals and home-grown lunches
Tourists have yet to really discover this place that’s close to the centre of Porto. Ceramic artist Joaquim Pombal has turned an old fruit market into a studio with beautiful gardens. He makes traditional hand-painted blue-and-white Portuguese tiles, larger pieces and ceramic murals. People can visit and see him at work: you just need to call in advance. You can even join a workshop (two hours €35pp for six, €75pp private) and have a go yourself.
Continue reading...