Art Studio, Setúbal
A space for Slow Art & Community
Studio Bacalhau is a contemporary art studio and creative workshop space in Setúbal, Portugal. We offer art workshops, yoga classes, creative programs for children, and artist residencies rooted in ecological and community-based practices.
YOGA
Discover Hatha Yoga in Setúbal at Studio Bacalhau, where mindful movement, deep breathing, and restorative practices are offered in a calm and welcoming studio space. Rooted in traditional yoga principles, these Hatha yoga classes in Setúbal focus on gentle postures, breath awareness, and relaxation to support strength, flexibility, and mental clarity.
Ideal for beginners, expats, and locals in Setúbal seeking grounding and balance, the sessions are designed to be accessible and supportive. Classes include small group yoga sessions, private yoga lessons, and restorative yoga options, all guided by a certified yoga teacher in an intimate studio setting.
Practice yoga just steps from Setúbal’s historic first Franciscan house built in 1410, surrounded by the quiet atmosphere of the old city and the cultural heritage of the region.
INK A FISH
Join a Gyotaku fish printing workshop in Setúbal at Studio Bacalhau, where you’ll create a print from a real fish sourced from the historic Mercado do Livramento. In this hands-on art workshop, participants learn the traditional Japanese technique of Gyotaku, a method originally used by fishermen to record their catch. Using natural inks and simple printmaking tools, you’ll transfer the form and texture of the fish onto paper to create a unique artwork. This creative experience connects Japanese printmaking, local fishing culture, and the ecology of Setúbal and the Sado estuary, making it a memorable art activity for visitors, families, and anyone interested in craft, nature, and maritime heritage. No prior art experience is required.
Kids’ Studio
Every evening at Studio Bacalhau in Setúbal, we host a Creative session of guided crafts, playful art techniques, and small creative projects designed to spark curiosity and imagination. These relaxed kids art workshops in Setúbal invite young makers to explore drawing, simple printmaking, collage, natural materials, and hands-on craft in a welcoming studio environment. Each session introduces a new idea or technique, encouraging creativity, experimentation, and confidence through making.
Creative Hour is ideal for children who enjoy learning through art, craft, and creative play. Whether they are trying something new for the first time or returning to build their skills, kids can join the studio community and experience the joy of making together. Families visiting Studio Bacalhau, a creative art studio in Setúbal, are welcome to drop in for a moment, stay for the session, or return another evening—here, creativity and making are open to all. 🎨
ARTIST RESIDENCY
At Studio Bacalhau, we begin our inquiry into Bacalhau: not only the iconic salt cod of Portugal, but as a symbol of preservation, longing, ritual, migration, and memory.
The first theme, “Salty”, invites artists to respond to the processes of drying, curing, holding, and remembering; whether personal or collective. Bacalhau is never fresh, what does it mean to carry that idea in the body, in language, or in the land?
EASTER CAMP
Slow Creative Easter Camp at Studio Bacalhau
A calm and hands-on art camp in Setúbal where children explore materials, textures, and imagination through guided making and play.
Designed for small groups, the camp offers a nurturing environment where children can slow down, create, and express freely working with natural materials, movement, and artistic processes. Each week ends with a small exhibition where parents are invited to experience what the children have created.
Easter Camp – Weekly Creative Plan
Week 1: March 30 – April 3
Week 2: April 6 – April 10
For children ages 7–12
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Monday — Gyotaku
Traditional Japanese fish printing using natural pigments and real fish
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Tuesday — Cork Art Studio
Create artworks using cork and collage
Natural textures and design
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Wednesday — Clay + Texture Art
Clay sculpture, salt textures, and earth pigments
Connecting with the elements
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Thursday — Mask Making
A day of creating handmade paper masks
Shape, paint, and bring them to life
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Friday — Mini Exhibition for Parents + Open Studio
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Daily Routine
10:00 — Yoga
10:30–12:30 — Art Session
12:30–13:30 — Lunch Break
13:30–15:00 — Art Session + Snack
Upcoming Event
Studio Bacalhau transforms into an intimate cinema for curated screenings of independant films, ranging from evocative short films to full-length features that move, question, and provoke. We host filmmakers, celebrate hidden gems, and create space for stories often left on the margins.
Whether its a quiet black-and-white piece or a bold visual experimenting, each screening is a moment to gather, reflect and converse.
Meet the Artist/Instructor
Born in India and now based in Setúbal, Tinu’s work moves between art, craft, ecology, and community. She holds a Master of Fine Arts and is an award-winning artist whose practice explores storytelling through materials, place, and collective making.
Tinu is the founder of The Art Farm in Goa, India — a creative space where artists, farmers, and visitors come together to explore art, sustainable living, and cultural exchange. Over the years, she has hosted workshops and creative programs for children and adults around the world, creating environments where people of all backgrounds feel welcome to experiment, learn, and make.
At Studio Bacalhau, she continues this spirit by offering workshops that invite participants to work slowly with natural materials and local culture. From Gyotaku fish printing inspired by Setúbal’s fishing traditions to hands-on craft sessions and yoga, her approach centers on curiosity, experimentation, and the pleasure of learning through making.
Her studio welcomes locals, travelers, and families looking for a creative experience rooted in place.
