The Art of Making Meaningful Conversations
Workshop Benefit Casa da Horta
@Casa da Horta, Porto
Saturday, 7th of March, 16:00 - 18:30
14 places
Registration form below ↓
In our world of constant distraction and surface-level connection, meaningful conversations have become rare. Yet they are the foundation of deep relationships, personal growth, and authentic leadership.
The Art of Making Meaningful Conversations is a 2h30 experiential workshop designed to help us move beyond small talk and create conversations that create connection, at work, in friendships, partnerships, and everyday life.
This interactive session blends embodied exercises, practical communication tools and reflective practices from across cultures to help you:
- Cultivate deeper listening and presence
- Ask questions that open insight rather than close it
- Express yourself honestly and thoughtfully
- Navigate difficult topics with clarity and care
- Build trust through authentic dialogue
Through guided Spolin theatre games, live side-coaching and sharing in safe circles, you’ll experience what it feels like to be fully heard, and to fully hear another person, beyond words. You’ll leave with practical ideas you can immediately apply in personal relationships, professional settings, or moments of conflict or transition.
Whether you’re navigating career shifts, evolving relationships, or personal reinvention, this workshop offers tools to strengthen your relational intelligence starting with the conversations you have every day.
TIMING
Saturday - 7th of Mar
15h45 - Open Doors
16h00 - 18h30
Workshop
working languages
The workshop will be held in English.
If needed, the activity instructions will be translated in Portuguese.
The reflection spaces welcome expression in maternal language.
donation
All funds will go to support Casa da Horta to find a new home.
Donation: minim 8€
Registration needed.
Confirmed spot by the transfer of 3 € at registration.
The rest of 5€ - at location.
Participation
You can register for one, some, or all workshops.
Transfer possibilities:
MBWay: 912832254
IBAN: PT50 0023 0000 45631587296 94
Revolut: @mariacarbunaru
Why we stand by Casa da Horta and you can do it too.
Casa da Horta, a well-known cultural and social association in Porto, is currently looking for a new home, and this move is crucial for its continuity as a community and cultural space.
Loss of its current space
The association has been notified that it must leave the building where it has operated for about 17 years. The property was sold to a real estate company, and the new owner chose not to renew the rental contract. Casa da Horta must vacate the space by spring 2026.
Impact on the local community
Casa da Horta functions as a cultural and social meeting point in Porto’s historic center, near the Douro River. It hosts concerts, debates, workshops, community events, and gatherings that bring together locals and visitors. Losing this location represents a disruption to the cultural fabric the association has helped build over nearly two decades.
Challenges of relocation
Finding a new space in the historic center, close to the community it serves, is difficult due to real estate speculation and rising rental prices in the area. This creates uncertainty about whether Casa da Horta can continue its activities in the same way or remain in the same neighborhood.
A project with social impact
Casa da Horta works in areas such as critical thinking, sustainability, social and cultural initiatives, support for local artists and producers, and community-driven projects. Securing a new home is not just about relocating, it is about ensuring that its mission can continue and grow in Porto.
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