Formettes, a tool :

  • to create geometric patterns,
  • to easily design a drawing,
  • for creative leisure,
  • therapeutic,
  • for well-being.

Formettes are for :

  • centering yourself, enhancing concentration, precision, and dexterity
  • expressing your uniqueness/originality by customizing your items,
  • developing, training, and unleashing your creative potential at any age,
  • (re)discovering the joy of crafting by hand,
  • boosting self-confidence and a sense of satisfaction,
  • relaxing, meditating, taking a break,
  • playing with shapes and colors.

"You cannot exhaust creativity. The more you use it, the more you have." - Maya Angelou

Ages 7-86, a record to beat!

  • People who love arts and crafts, decoration, shapes/colors
  • creatives, graphic designers, designers, decorators, art schools
  • teachers, math instructors, schools in general,
  • psychologists, grapho-therapists, rehabilitators,
  • well-being professionals, meditation coaches,
  • recreation centers, nursing homes, hospitals.

Workshops

I warmly welcome you to my workshop in Lisbon.

The duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes, all materials are included and provided along with tea, coffee, juice, and small pastries. I can accommodate up to ten people.

Lisbon Collection Kit

Drawing your own patterns has never been so fun and easy!

The 'Lisbon Collection' kit is specially designed for drawing Portuguese azulejo patterns. Compact in size, it easily fits into a handbag.

It all started in 2017 in Lisbon...

Agathe Cornet-Vernet
Painter and creator of Formettes

In July 2017, wanting to leave Parisian life behind, Lisbon imposed itself on me as the place for a new stage in my life.

I arrived with the intention of recreating what had brought me joy in Neuilly-sur-Seine: a free expression painting workshop where children and adults could paint without constraints. Alongside this activity, I continued my own artistic journey and joyfully raised my three daughters.

Client Testimonials

  •   a magical moment in the making of "azulejos", discovering a culture that comes from afar.
    Agathe is a very beautiful person.
    I highly recommend it for history lovers.... read more

    thumb Isabel
    May 15, 2024

      I highly recommend this workshop with Agathe! It was a great experience to make our own tiles and learn more about tile decorating. We customized our tiles exactly how we... read more

    thumb Katie
    May 13, 2024

      A lovely workshop lasting just over two hours, where we were introduced to the art of azulejo. Agathe explained very well the different possibilities of creation and at... read more

    thumb Elsa
    May 12, 2024
  •   We had a fabulous time creating tile patterns in the studio in a nice area that we wouldn't have visited otherwise. Agathe was very nice and patient with her help.... read more

    thumb Sat
    May 11, 2024

      Un taller relajante y creativo. Disfrute mucho de la instrucción de Agathe y estoy feliz de tener un souvenir tan único.

    thumb Laura
    May 9,2024

      Agathe was warm and welcoming. The explanations were clear and the workshop was really fun, friendly and let you see the artistic souls that come out of it.
    I recommend his expertise and know-how.... read more

    thumb Annabelle
    May 9,2024
  •   Beautiful workshop for those who are already expressing themselves creatively and for those who want to ... with a lovely personal tile to take home as a keepsake. Agatha gently... read more

    thumb Paula
    May 8,2024

      This was an experience enjoyed by my 11 year old daughter and her grandmother. From the feedback we received, they were inspired by Agathe's artistic abilities, appreciated her guidance and... read more

    thumb Siddharth
    May 6,2024

      Five of us attended this workshop & we all left saying it was one of our favourite experiences of our trip to Lisbon. We all found the workshop simultaneously interesting... read more

    thumb Sarah
    May 5,2024
  •   This was a wonderful workshop, Agathe was very welcoming & helpful with explaining the process of tile making, she had all the necessary tools available to make whichever patterns we... read more

    thumb Kirsten
    May 5,2024

      This workshop was amazing! It was so fun getting to know people around the world and create such a special souvenir. Agathe was a great instructor, very patient and was... read more

    thumb Ariel
    May 2,2024

      Agathe's Azulejo workshop exceeded expectations and I'm so happy with the finished product. Her instruction was clear and she allowed plenty of time for the creative process to unfold, while... read more

    thumb Paulina
    May 2,2024
  •   Agathe was a very welcoming host. She created a calm atmosphere for our family (2 adults and one 13 y/o boy) to be creative and meet fellow travelers/ experience seekers/... read more

    thumb Christian
    April 20, 2024

      I really enjoyed this workshop. It was a lovely atmosphere, Agathe gave me good tips and I'm delighted with the result.😍 I can only recommend it to anyone!

    thumb Sina
    April 20, 2024

      Thank you Agathe for this experience and for our exchanges. The kids loved it and so did I! Great experience. Thank you 😉

    thumb Alexandra
    April 18, 2024
  •   Agathe's place is beautiful and feels like a true artist studio, of course her French accent adds even more charm to it. Overall the tile making process consists of a... read more

    thumb Daniela
    April 16, 2024

      This might be my favourite activity in Lisbon! Agathe was very attentive, friendly, and also clear with her instructions. I really enjoyed learning about the history of azulejos in Portugal.... read more

    thumb Diedre
    April 13, 2024

      Eine tolle Möglichkeit ein individuelles Souvenir aus Lissabon zu gestalten. Die Gastgeberin war sehr angenehm und die Örtlichkeit ebenfalls. Ich würde den Workshop genauso wiederholen und kann ihn nur empfehlen.... read more

    thumb Svenja
    April 12, 2024
  •   So relaxing and fun. Agathe was patient, kind and helpful and her home was nice and inviting. We were able to have a practice sketch before the real deal and... read more

    thumb Ashley
    April 12, 2024

      Thanks Agathe! The overall experience was lovely, from the charming studio to her being very helpful with what to do. An ideal break from the hustle and bustle of travel.

    thumb Thomas
    April 10, 2024

      We had a wonderful time making sentimental souvenirs and precious memories. Thank you Agathe for sharing with us your home studio, your stories and expertise!

    thumb Charlie
    April 10, 2024
  •   Hello - I cant recommend this experience highly enough - I met some lovely people , came away with fantastic art work and really worth while experience

    thumb Ciaran
    April 8, 2024

      I loved this workshop! It was so fun getting to create an azulejos tile that you can take home with you, rather than just buying one from a souvenir stand.... read more

    thumb Charlotte
    April 6,2024

      A very rewarding and enjoyable experience, with the benefit of being able to take home a high quality and personalised memento of your visit to Portugal. The beautiful artist studio... read more

    thumb Cormac
    April 5,2024
  •   The workshop with Agathe was really beautiful. Agathe is calm and welcoming, and all of us (me and my "Kids", 11 and 14) created beautiful azulejos despite not being artistic... read more

    thumb Francesca
    April 5,2024

      A lovely, rather meditative way to spend a couple of hours in the company of nice folks and in Agatha's warm, inviting home. A welcome respite from the pace of... read more

    thumb Jessica
    April 4,2024

      What a fantastic experience! My family loved creating our own tiles to take back home as souvenirs. A fun way to spend an afternoon during our week long stay in... read more

    thumb Taylor
    April 4,2024
  •   The workshop was really nice. We were happy to spend the time creating our own tiles, and Agathe was really welcoming and warm, without being intrusive or interfering too much.... read more

    thumb Vera
    April 3,2024

      Agathe provides a creative, relaxed atmosphere. She gave enough guidance to help everyone succeed and feel good about our results. She offered refreshments while we waited for our finished tiles.

    thumb Amy
    April 2,2024

      So fun! We made amazing tiles with no previous art experience! A unique way to bring home your very own piece of Lisboa.

    thumb Emily
    April 1,2024