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Saint Eligius Day: The Master Goldsmith

3 December, 2026 / 17:30

Event Location

Artes e Ofícios | The House of Craft, Porto
Rua das Flores, nº78 a 82

Organisation

Professional Training Center for the Goldsmithing and Watchmaking Industry (CINDOR)

Collaboration: The Value of Time Group

Synopsis

Commemorative initiative marking Saint Eligius’ Day, the patron saint of goldsmiths and jewellers, transforming the Carmo Jewellery Museum Gallery into a traditional goldsmith’s workshop.

Welcomed by a Master Goldsmith, visitors are invited to discover the world of Portuguese goldsmithing and filigree through historical re-enactments, live demonstrations and hands-on activities led by CINDOR trainers and former trainees. A journey through the legacy of master goldsmiths, traditional techniques and the transmission of knowledge that continues to preserve and uphold the excellence of these crafts and Portugal’s cultural heritage.

Free participation. Registration required. Limited availability.