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Cabaças do Amor

About Centre

Cabaças do Amor is a creative studio and retreat space nestled in the peaceful countryside of the Algarve, near Silves. Surrounded by nature, animals and inspiration, it is a place where creativity flows freely and people of all ages and backgrounds feel welcome.

Artist and facilitator Sara Baronete offers unique workshops using natural gourds, acrylics and light art, alongside painting, mixed media and creative exploration. With warmth, enthusiasm and international experience, Sara helps students discover their own artistic voice in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Studio Facilities

  • Spacious covered outdoor veranda with large work tables
  • Natural light and fresh air in a peaceful countryside setting
  • All tools, paints, brushes and materials for working with gourds
  • Inspiration from nature, animals and the surrounding landscape
  • Three friendly donkeys & dogs on site
  • Kitchen & coffee corner
  • Peaceful rural location near Silves with easy access

Contact

Algoz, Portugal

Opening Hours:

Monday – Sunday

Always on appointment

Address

Casa do Amor Ribeira Alta 8365-091 Algoz Portugal

Phone/Whatsapp

+351 965325450 | +31 616300179

Email

Sara Baronete is an artist and creative workshop facilitator based in the Algarve, Portugal. For almost six years she has been creating unique artistic pieces using natural gourds, acrylic painting techniques and handcrafted light sculptures inspired by nature, emotion and imagination. Her work is colourful, expressive and deeply personal, combining artistic freedom with warmth and creativity.

Sara especially enjoys experimenting with colours, textures and organic forms, transforming natural materials into original pieces of art that bring joy and atmosphere into people’s lives. Through her workshops and retreats at Cabacas do Amor, she shares not only artistic techniques but also enthusiasm, connection and creative confidence.

She teaches in multiple languages including English, Dutch, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Italian and some German, welcoming international students and visitors from around the world.

Additional Workshops

All workshops focus on the art of working with natural gourds (cabaças). Discover the endless creative possibilities!

  • Creating instruments
  • Homeware & decorative pieces
  • Masks
  • Lanterns & lamps
  • Sculptural and artistic objects
  • Hand-painted gourd creations
  • Nature inspired light art

 

Choose the experience that suits you:

  • Full Day Workshop — from start to finish (gourds created from A to Z)
  • Shorter Workshop — gourds are pre-prepared so participants can focus on painting and
    decorating

 

Prices are on request and tailored to your needs.

We are happy to discuss the options and create a custom quote

Expertise

• Creating instruments

• Homeware & decorative pieces

• Masks

• Lanterns & lamps

• Sculptural and artistic objects

• Hand-painted gourd creations

• Nature inspired light art

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