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Spend a morning painting with wine under the guidance of contemporary artist Catarina Olefir at Morgado do Quintão. This three-hour workshop combines guided watercolour techniques with curated tastings—no experience required.
Spend a morning painting with wine under the guidance of contemporary artist Catarina Olefir at Morgado do Quintão. This three-hour workshop combines guided watercolour techniques with curated tastings—no experience required.
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Operated by Morgado do Quintão · Lagoa, Faro
Morgado do Quintão sits just outside Lagoa in the Faro district of Portugal, an estate where sunlit rooms and quiet grounds become a studio for a different kind of tasting. The Circle: Watercolour & Wine—led by contemporary visual artist Catarina Olefir—pairs small-group painting with a curated selection of estate wines so you can learn to see color through both brush and bottle. Over three hours, the workshop turns paper into a record of place: washes stained by White, Rosé, and Curtimenta (an orange wine), gestures that echo the slow, deliberate rhythm of sipping.
You arrive at Morgado do Quintão and find a circle of tables, easels, and paper waiting. Catarina opens with a short visual prompt, then moves participants through basic watercolour techniques and the playful unpredictability of using wine pigments. No previous experience is required; the session is written for curiosity. Alongside instruction you taste each wine, some poured to enjoy and others mixed into washes so flavor and hue literally overlap. The result is a finished piece to take home and a quieter, more attentive way of looking.
Practical details are tidy and visitor-friendly. The meeting point is Morgado do Quintão in Lagoa; the minimum age is 18 and group size is limited to twenty for an intimate atmosphere. The session runs about three hours. Price is 65€ per person, which includes the wine tasting; participants may opt to stay for a special lunch for an additional 50€. Reservations are required and cancellations are accepted if made earlier than seventy-two hours before the start time.
What makes this workshop an exceptional addition to the region’s outdoor and cultural offerings is its blending of studio practice with local winemaking. Catarina Olefir’s contemporary approach, combined with the estate setting, creates a bridge between craft and landscape without demanding athletic effort or technical background. For visitors to Lagoa seeking something slower than a hike but still rooted in place, the workshop is a distinctive way to spend a morning or afternoon.
Plan to wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind smudging; the workshop encourages experimentation and minor stains are part of the process. Photography is welcome but keep the focus on the activity. Booking is recommended well in advance because groups cap at twenty and sessions often sell out on holidays and weekends when visitors flock here.
Bring curiosity rather than skill: the day favors observation, gentle instruction, and the tactile pleasure of mixed media. You’ll leave with a hand-painted sheet bearing the literal pigments of the estate, a small collection of tasting notes, and a calmer pace. For travelers who want a sensory, creative pause in Faro’s countryside, The Circle offers a focused, memorable craft that feels purpose-built for this place.
easy.
3 hours.
Minimal physical exertion required; participants should be able to sit and stand intermittently for three hours.
No. The workshop is designed for beginners and curious makers; Catarina guides basic watercolour skills and the use of wine pigments.
The 65€ fee includes the three-hour session and the wine tasting; a special lunch is available for an additional 50€.
The meeting point is Morgado do Quintão in Lagoa; exact directions are provided at booking.
Participants must be at least 18 years old to join due to the wine tasting component.
Group size is limited to twenty to keep the session intimate and ensure personal guidance.
Cancellations are accepted if made earlier than seventy-two hours before the start time.
Winemaking and small estates have long been part of the Algarve’s local culture; this workshop ties contemporary practice to that regional tradition.
Respect the estate grounds by minimizing waste, using provided rinse water responsibly, and following any on-site recycling or composting practices.
Morgado do Quintão is a historic vineyard estate located in Lagoa, Faro, in Portugal’s Algarve. The estate offers a curated program of wine, food, and cultural experiences set among ancient olive trees and vine rows. Offerings include guided vineyard tours and tastings, a premium 90‑minute Vineyard Tour & Tasting, communal Farmer’s Table lunches under a 2,000‑year‑old tree or in a vintage olive press, and intimate Dinner at the Vineyard evenings facing the Monchique mountains. Additional experiences feature casual Wine Break tastings, a Cooking Workshop led by in‑house chef Margarida that uses produce from the estate’s organic garden, and themed events such as The CIRCLE ‘Movie Under the Stars Sessions’. Seasonal pairings include a bottle of sparkling wine with local oysters from Ria de Alvor at sunset and tastings of the historic Negra Mole varietal. The estate’s resident vineyard manager provides guided context on terroir, native varieties, and estate history. Group sizes are kept small for an intimate, educational experience that highlights local artisan cheeses, charcuterie, regional bread, and olive oil. Morgado do Quintão presents a blend of culinary tradition and viticulture with an emphasis on authenticity and place. Located in Lagoa, Faro, the estate is accessible to visitors exploring the Algarve wine route and complements regional tourism with experiences that showcase family recipes, traditional Algarvian cuisine, and award‑winning wines. Morgado do Quintão is featured on The Adventure Collective; details, dates, and booking options appear on the estate’s profile to help visitors plan vineyard tastings, dinners, workshops, and events. Seasonal availability.
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