Ceramics with Ragnheidur
Draw inspiration from Iceland’s wild textures and shifting light as you learn ceramics with designer Ragnheiður in Reykjavík. Explore techniques from hand-building and slab construction to mold-making and glazing, creating your own unique artwork. Outside the studio, soak in a geothermal pool or explore the sleek design shops and hidden creativity everywhere.
- Snacks, Coffee, & Tea
Pricing
- One Guest
- USD $2445
- Additional guest(s) (max 2)
- USD $1080
Meet the Artist
Ragnheiður is a renowned Icelandic ceramic artist and designer whose work gracefully bridges the realms of fine art, design, and craft. Trained in fine arts in Strasbourg and industrial design in Milan, she brings decades of experience to a practice shaped by the raw, ever-changing landscapes of Iceland, quiet observation, and a deep sense of material curiosity.
Her work often blurs the boundaries between functional objects and sculptural forms—vessels, figures, and surfaces that feel both ancient and contemporary. She draws inspiration from Iceland’s elemental palette—glacial whites, mossy greens, volcanic blacks, and soft pinks—and mixes her own glazes to echo these natural tones.
Working with wheel-throwing, slip-casting, and hand-building techniques, Ragnheiður embraces the imperfections and irregularities that come with working by hand. She slides components into plaster molds, carves and assembles them by hand, and welcomes the surprises that emerge in the kiln. No two pieces are ever the same. Each one tells its own story. Cracks, textures, and asymmetries are not flaws but expressive elements that bring each form to life.
As a longtime educator, Ragnheiður sees teaching as an open exchange—an invitation to explore, question, and discover. She invites you into her studio to slow down, explore, and stay open to what emerges.
Her work often blurs the boundaries between functional objects and sculptural forms—vessels, figures, and surfaces that feel both ancient and contemporary. She draws inspiration from Iceland’s elemental palette—glacial whites, mossy greens, volcanic blacks, and soft pinks—and mixes her own glazes to echo these natural tones.
Working with wheel-throwing, slip-casting, and hand-building techniques, Ragnheiður embraces the imperfections and irregularities that come with working by hand. She slides components into plaster molds, carves and assembles them by hand, and welcomes the surprises that emerge in the kiln. No two pieces are ever the same. Each one tells its own story. Cracks, textures, and asymmetries are not flaws but expressive elements that bring each form to life.
As a longtime educator, Ragnheiður sees teaching as an open exchange—an invitation to explore, question, and discover. She invites you into her studio to slow down, explore, and stay open to what emerges.
VAWAA Includes:
- Begin by exploring clay as a material—its weight, movement, texture, and potential.
- Learn a range of techniques, including hand-building, slab construction, coil building, wheel throwing, plaster mold-making, and slip casting.
- Sketch outdoors and visit local artist studios to gather inspiration for your ceramic pieces.
- Explore glazing and surface design, drawing colors and textures from Icelandic landscapes.
- Experiment with combining multiple ceramic techniques within a single piece.
- Explore on your own with Ragnheiður’s tips for seasonal walks and hikes—through Reykjavík in winter or into the summer mountains, chasing light and inspiration.
Explore Reykjavik
Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, is a small city with a big creative heart. It offers a captivating blend of Nordic design and raw natural beauty—glaciers, lava fields, and sea—never far from view. Though it’s the world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavík feels cozy and welcoming where locals greet you with warmth and genuine friendliness.
Beyond its sleek design shops and cozy cafés, the city is full of surprises: basement record stores, neighborhood pools that double as social hubs, and cafés that host poetry readings or micro art shows. The iconic Hallgrímskirkja church rises above lively streets where murals bloom and locals gather for swims and strolls. Down by the old harbor, repurposed fishing sheds house artist studios. In the nearby Grandi district, local makers weave, cast, ferment, and create everything by hand. The city’s creative energy is shaped by its surroundings—lava fields, northern light, crashing seas all play a part in its music, art, and stories.
Whether you’re enjoying a fresh seafood meal, exploring handmade goods, or soaking in a geothermal pool, Reykjavík offers a rare mix of simplicity, inspiration, and wonder.
Beyond its sleek design shops and cozy cafés, the city is full of surprises: basement record stores, neighborhood pools that double as social hubs, and cafés that host poetry readings or micro art shows. The iconic Hallgrímskirkja church rises above lively streets where murals bloom and locals gather for swims and strolls. Down by the old harbor, repurposed fishing sheds house artist studios. In the nearby Grandi district, local makers weave, cast, ferment, and create everything by hand. The city’s creative energy is shaped by its surroundings—lava fields, northern light, crashing seas all play a part in its music, art, and stories.
Whether you’re enjoying a fresh seafood meal, exploring handmade goods, or soaking in a geothermal pool, Reykjavík offers a rare mix of simplicity, inspiration, and wonder.

Additional Details
Reykjavík is great to visit any time of year. Summer is cool and pleasant, while winter is cold and dark but full of charm and festive energy. The last weekend of August is especially lively, with plenty of cultural events happening around the city.
This session can be extended for up to 8 days. Please add a note in your booking request.
Children of all ages accompanied by a guardian, elders, and people with accessibility needs are welcome to participate. Unfortunately, the studio is not wheelchair accessible.
Ragnheidur speaks Icelandic, English, and French.
This session can be extended for up to 8 days. Please add a note in your booking request.
Children of all ages accompanied by a guardian, elders, and people with accessibility needs are welcome to participate. Unfortunately, the studio is not wheelchair accessible.
Ragnheidur speaks Icelandic, English, and French.