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I’m always up for nature, making music, work with my hands and do something creative. I really want to learn horse riding and improve my skills in grading!
Carla is looking to meet other workawayers
about 2 hours ago
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Olá! Espero que este breve texto dê uma ideia de quem sou e do que fiz nos últimos anos. Nasci no Porto, em 1993, cidade onde passei a minha infância e adolescência, rodeado de amigos. Ao longo de seis anos joguei numa equipe de andebol federado. Estudei artes e design na Escola Artística Soares dos Reis no Porto. Com 18 anos mudei-me para a cidade das Caldas da Rainha onde estudei design na ESAD.CR (Escola Superior de Artes e Design). Ao longo da última década, estive envolvido em diversos projetos coletivos, principalmente relacionados às artes visuais, dada a minha formação – estudei Design Industrial e Artes Plásticas. Ainda na universidade, fiz um estágio de design em Treviso, Itália. Aos 20 anos, fui para Xangai trabalhar no estúdio de design de Jonas e morei lá por seis meses, uma experiência enriquecedora que deixou saudades e boas memórias. Após concluir meus estudos, trabalhei por oito anos com uma equipe incrível em um estúdio artístico especializado em escultura em bronze, em Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. Esses anos foram muito importantes para desenvolver conhecimentos relacionados aos processos de entrega de bronze, como produção de moldes, negociação de obras de arte, entrega e técnicas de acabamento em um ambiente de escritório. Durante esse período, também participaram de residências artísticas, desenvolvimento de atividades com associações de artistas, promoção de workshops com crianças e realização de esculturas para simpósios em Portugal e na Suíça. Ao longo dos anos executei diversas formações de vidro soprado. Durante dois anos trabalhei em pequenas encomendas na construção de mini casas em madeira e outras tipologias de habitação modular e sustentável, no restauro e construção de mobiliário interior. Desde 2016, viajo anualmente para Colônia, na Alemanha, para visitar minha família. Tenho o hábito de viajar sozinho e com amigos, explorar novos lugares e passar bons momentos praticando atividades de aventura como caminhadas, acampamentos, esqui e escalada.
Guilherme is looking for a travel buddy
about 27 minutes ago
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New Zealand
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about 5 days ago
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Yoga, nature, hiking, surf, local projects, animal shelters
Silvia is looking to meet other workawayers
about 28 minutes ago
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Language(s) I would like to learn : Portuguese
Silvia is looking for a language buddy
about 11 minutes ago
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Hi there, my name is Matthias, I am a recent Matriculate heading out on a gap year with the intention to learn and help as much as I can before I decide what to make of my life. I love creating, discussing and consuming: music, art, food, photography and writing. In terms of exercise I enjoy running/hiking, rock climbing and cycling. I am willing to adapt to any kind of labour placed before me, and I thrive in stimulating environments where there is much to learn and there are many tasks to be worked on. If you are searching for a hardworking, creative and respectful member to bring into your team, look no further :)
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about 29 minutes ago
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We are a friendly, respectful family of 4 who enjoy working together, and sharing experiences. We'd love to contribute to your project or simply take care of your home. We offer many manual skills.
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