Fågelsjö Keramikverkstad —

Ceramics from local minerals

At Fågelsjö Keramikverkstad, we develop ceramics using locally sourced minerals from the surrounding area. In our work, craftsmanship, material research, and design come together.

Our workshop offers insight into the making process — from raw earth and minerals to carefully finished ceramics.

During workshops, we invite visitors to experience this process themselves and explore the possibilities of locally sourced materials.

Friday, 16 October 2026, from 10:00 - 16:00

Participation fee: SEK 2.000

Use code RESERVE to pay 50% now and secure your spot — the rest is due at the workshop.

During the course, I will share my ongoing research and personal experience of working with local wild clays from Hälsingland. The courses takes place in my ceramics workshop, located in Fågelsjö, Orsa Finnmark.

The day begins with an introduction to local wild clays and an exploration of how to recognize clay in the landscape. We will investigate and test different types of locally collected wild clay through hands-on experiments and simple testing methods, getting to know the qualities and possibilities of each material.

I will then demonstrate the basic steps involved in processing wild clay, from collecting and preparing the raw material to turning it into clay suitable for ceramic work.

At the end of the morning, I will demonstrate a range of basic ceramic techniques, including slab building, working with plaster molds, and hand building. A potter’s wheel will also be available for those who already have experience working on the wheel.

In the afternoon, we will work with prepared wild clay from Delsbo. This gives you the opportunity to experiment freely with the material, develop your own tests, and explore its possibilities through creating small objects and ceramic forms.

The focus throughout the day is on curiosity, experimentation, and getting to know wild clay as a local and unique ceramic material.

Practical Information

The course takes place from 10:00 to 16:00

The course is taught in English.

Each course is limited to a maximum of 4 participants.

This course is open to all clay enthusiasts, with or without prior experience.

Reserve your spot for the Local Wild Clay Course →

The village of Fågelsjö is located in central Sweden, surrounded by forests and renowned for its cultural heritage site, Bortom Åa.

This landscape and its history are a key source of inspiration and materials for my work.

The workshop is open from May to September,

every Thursday through Saturday, from 10:00 to 16:00.

The garden features an Olson kiln for wood firing; firings are planned for 2027.

Next to our place is STF Vandrarhem Fågelsjö/Gästis, a hostel where up to 20 people can stay. Amerikahuset café is here to serve fika and lunch.

Traveling to Fågelsjö:

By car:
A 5 hours drive from Stockholm.
A 7 hours drive from Gothenburg.

Airports:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport or Svegs Härjedalen Airport.