Clay — Hand — Body — Mind
A two-day course at Paradisverkstaden, Öland
A weekend where the movement and stillness of the body can become the starting point for form.
Through yoga, mindfulness and sculptural work, we explore how presence can be translated into clay.
The course is led by Hannah, Moa & Eva Paradis (sketch and ceramics) along with yoga instructor Marie Thunberg.
During the weekend you get
— Explore how breathing and movement affect shape
— Create a sculpture inspired by yoga positions
— Switch between reflection and practical work
— Work closely with the material in a calm and focused environment
The course is suitable for both beginners and those with previous experience.
Course Setup
Saturday
11:30 - 13:15 Introduction & joint lunch
13:30 - 14:30 Yoga session (about 1 hour)
15:00 - 17:00 Sculpting (about 2 hours)
We land in the body, work with movement and then begin to shape our first sculptural expressions.
Sunday
10:00 - 12:00 Sculpting (about 2 hours)
12:30-13:30 Communal lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Sculpting (about 2 hours)
Deepening, processing and finishing work on your sculpture.
The heart is on Öland
Paradisverkstaden is a family-owned company that works with stoneware clay in all forms.
We design and manufacture everything from small objects and tableware to larger sculptural objects.
We wish the visitor a sensual experience where ceramics and creativity are at the center, with nature & Öland as our biggest source of inspiration.
Moa, Hannah, Eva and Olof Paradis with Staff