Histórias que ganham luz
Families can make small shadow theatres using cardboard boxes, tracing paper, and torches. This November 7 workshop runs from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Centro de Artes e Criatividade; registration is required and capacity is 15.
When
Saturday, November 7, 2026
3:00 – 5:00 PM GMT+0
Venue local time · Europe/Lisbon
Price
€2.50
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
Centro de Artes e Criatividade de Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras
Portugal
Organizer
Camara Municipal de Torres Vedras
in person
Why it belongs on Shadow Pals
The municipal page confirms shadow theatre, November 7 from 15:00–17:00, family audience (current www page says five-plus), the venue, EUR 2.50, and capacity 15.
Make it part of your practice
Explore shadow puppet guides before you go, then bring the ideas you discover back to your own light-and-shadow practice.
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