

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

Paradisverkstaden

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A creative weekend course at the Paradise Workshop inspired by birds and their plumage. Close study with Hannah & Eva Paradis in sketch and watercolour painting based on bird life on Öland.

**Date: ** April 25-26\
**Saturday** 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.\
**Sunday** 10am-4pm

**Price: ** 3500 kr per person\
The price includes:\
— All materials\
— Tutorial both days\
— 1 ceramic object (barrel or other ceramic shape)\
— Lunch & coffee (both days)\
— Glazing, firing and shipping within Sweden

## Course layout

**Day 1 -- Inspiration & Sketch**\
*Theme: Bird life on Öland and the details of the plumage*

We begin with an introduction and inspiration from Öland's rich bird life - shapes, colour variations and feather patterns.

During the day we work with:

- Current studies and photo materials

- Sketching exercises

- Watercolor painting

- Review of techniques and color building

The focus is on seeing, simplifying and finding a personal expression.

**Day 2 -- Ceramic Painting**\
*Theme: Transferring patterns to ceramics*

Now we turn the sketches into ceramic decor.

You get:

- Plan your motive

- Work with ceramic paints and glazes

- Paint your unique feather pattern on a saucer or other ceramic shape

We go through technique, brushwork and how color changes in firing.

After the course, the items are glazed and burned in our workshop and sent home to you within about two to three weeks.

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**Accommodation & Food**

- [Hotel Borgholm](https://www.hotellborgholm.com)(Borgholm)
- [Hotel Skansen](https://www.hotelskansen.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=954051825&gbraid=0AAAAADNfciapAvP4vXaNhk8wRchrgISlT&gclid=CjwKCAiAwNDMBhBfEiwAd7ti1DMrUBVrkgX1tY2n3N21zFZ6-F-ig6f2UZP77q7H-vc1KwaA0P8L7hoC85oQAvD_BwE) (Färjestaden)
- [Naya Retreat](https://www.nayaretreat.se/) (Big Seed)

[Crêperie Paradis](https://www.paradisverkstaden.se/pages/cafe-paradis) is open throughout the course

Book your seat now — limited number of seats!

**Warmly welcome to Paradisverkstaden & Öland**

Weekend course “Pippi Paradis”

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**Paint | Draw | Talk**

During the sports holiday (week 8), we invite all creative children and young people to a fun and creative moment in our workshop space on Öland.

🗓 **When: ** Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 February\
⏰ **Time: ** 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Guided by Hannah Paradis, the children get to test how a still life of a spring bouquet is drawn. There is also the possibility of creating a flower figure in clay.

The activity suits most children and adolescents, **recommended age from 5 years and up**. A relaxed activity with a focus on joy, creativity and snacks. Approximately one hour slots with 10/slots per slot.

Price 50kr

Sports law activity at Paradis

One evening a month we invite you to AW at Paradisverkstaden - a relaxed meeting place where creativity & community are the focus.

 You are welcomed with bubbles and canapés, while Crêperie Paradis is open with selected drinks & food for the evening! \
During the evening, you can attend workshops (painting a tulip vase with the guidance of Moa Paradis) and meet local craftsmen on site.

The **Wreath Company** is on site and creates, among other things, spring birch decorations. \
**The Hair Studio** offers hair mineral analysis for those who are curious to learn more about your hair and health.

Price 95kr (includes bubbles & canapes)\
Price workshop 550 SEK (optional)\
Time 6pm-9pm

You're welcome!

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AW PARADISE

Workshops

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Course - Mindfulness in body and clay

Ticket Yoga & Sculpting

Raku burning has been part of the Paradise Workshop for many years. In Raku, the elements - fire, air, water and mud - come together in an intense and unpredictable process.

Raku is a traditional Japanese ceramic method in which rapid firings, special glazes and reduction create crackles, metallic luster, deep blackening and vivid shifts. The result can never be completely controlled, each object becomes unique.

The fire is an active co-creator and the process is just as important as the result.

During the workshop (about 3 hours) you will receive:\
— An introduction to the origins and technology of Rakun\
— Work with sketch and decor on ceramics\
— Preparing your item for burning\
— Experience the firing moment up close

The course includes **2 ceramic items** that are burned in Raku and shipped to you free of shipping within a couple of weeks.

Limited number of seats. \
Welcome to an intense and sensual experience in mud and fire.