CREATE
Express yourself in Sagres
Creativity is movement too. At Mandala we believe that growth isn’t just physical. It’s artistic, expressive, and deeply personal. Whether you pick up a brush, step on a board, shape clay with your hands or find your voice for the first time, these classes are an open invitation. No experience needed. Just you, showing up and trying something new.
Our creative classes in Sagres bring together artists, teachers and makers from around the world. Come for one session or stay for the whole season.
WHAT'S ON THIS SEASON
SURF SKATE
ART
DANCE
WRITE
POTTERY
CLAY
JEWELLERY
SURF skate
Ride the wave. On land..
Surf skate is skateboarding designed to mimic the fluid, pumping movement of surfing. It’s dynamic, creative and completely addictive. Whether you’re a surfer looking to train off the water, a skater exploring a new style, or a total beginner stepping on a board for the first time, this class meets you where you are. Taught by Diego and Vivian, two experienced riders with a passion for movement and progression, sessions focus on technique, flow and finding your own style. Held outdoors in Sagres, with the ocean as your backdrop. Open to all levels. Boards available.
Led by Diego & Vivian
art
Create, Draw, Express
This is your room to experiment. No right answers, no pressure to produce something perfect, just space to explore the artistic world through Meditative, Perspective and Figurative Art. Sessions are designed for beginners and experienced artists alike. Through Conceptual & Meditative Art, Perspective Drawing, Figurative Art and Mixed Media & Expression, you’ll develop your own creative voice in a relaxed, supportive studio in the heart of Sagres. Discover a new way to look at the world.
Teacher to be announced — watch this space
dance
Your Dance & Body
Confidence Class
This is an invitation to move freely, awaken the body, and express the soul through rhythm and motion. Rooted in joy and connection, each session with Sophia creates space for exploration, creativity, and release. Whether you’re seeking vitality, community, or a deeper connection to yourself, dance at Mandala in Sagres offers a grounding and uplifting experience that flows from the heart. No technique required. Just a willingness to move. Express yourself. Embrace who you are.
Led by Sophia
write
What if… you could be the ruler of your own universe?
This is where the power of creative writing comes in. In Nathalie’s class you’ll step into a world where your words create reality. Where characters come alive, emotions take shape, and new landscapes unfold. Each week explores a new theme, from world-building to journaling, using poetry, music and personal experience to craft powerful stories. You’ll develop your voice and your storytelling skills in a way that feels genuinely yours. Available as a full six-week course or individual drop-in sessions. Open to all levels, from beginners to advanced writers. Lessons in English but write in whatever language feels right.
Led by Nathalie
POTTERY
Make something real with your hands
There is something quietly transformative about working with clay on a wheel. Pottery slows you down, demands your full attention, and rewards patience with something tangible and beautiful. André’s classes are open to all levels whether you’ve never touched a wheel or you’re looking to refine your technique. Sessions at Mandala’s studio in Sagres cover hand-building and wheel-throwing, with André guiding you through each stage with calm expertise. A perfect counterbalance to an active day on the mat or in the water.
Led by André
CLAY
Sculpt, model, create. No wheel needed
Air-dry clay opens up a whole different world of making. Freer, more tactile, and endlessly versatile. You can sculpt, model, build and decorate without a kiln or wheel in sight. Hui’s classes explore clay as a creative and meditative practice, from sculptural objects to decorative pieces. Perfect for complete beginners or anyone who wants to work with their hands in a relaxed, unhurried space. Take your finished piece home the same day.
Led by Hui
VOICE ACTIVATION
Find your voice. Feel its strength.
Each week, Simona guides you through a journey of breath, sound exploration, vocal practice or mantra chanting. Whether you want to work on your voice for presenting, for the joy of singing, or for a more spiritual practice. Simona adapts and coaches you to find your voice and the strength within it. Simona is a singer and voice mentor trained in jazz, Indian classical (Dhrupad) singing and Sanskrit mantra studies. She coaches one-to-one and has a rare gift for helping people find their voice, whether yours feels stuck, shy, or simply undiscovered. This is a space to let it out. Open to everyone, whatever your relationship with your voice right now.
Led by Simona Apsara
JEWELLERY
Slow down and make something
Guided by Hui, crafting sessions at Mandala are an invitation to slow down, use your hands, and make jewellery with care. No experience needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to try.
Led by Hui
ALWAYS GROWING
Stay longer, create more
Looking to combine creative classes with a coffee, sauna, yoga or a workout in Sagres? Our packages are designed to give you the full Mandala experience: more time, more classes, more of what you came for.
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