This autumn
Yoga & Ceramics
A mini-retreat of clay, breath and slow hours at Vandrarheimen by Vangsvatnet.
A mini-retreat at Vandrarheimen, Voss
Welcome to this mini-retreat filled with creativity and presence. Bring light to November this Saturday the 21, by doing ceramics and yoga.
Together with My Myrenberg, yoga instructor, and Agnieszka Abramczuk, ceramics instructor, you are in for a treat at Vandrarheimen (Voss Hostel). You will learn some fundamental ceramic techniques with the option of finishing one selected piece, or painting an already made piece. There is an option for everyone, depending on your need and investment. In between creating, we enjoy some yoga, one energizing session and one calming. We will enjoy a nutritious lunch with locally sourced ingredients from Vandrarheimen's garden. Through the day you can refill coffee and tea as you please.
Where
Arriving at Vandrarheimen immediately lowers your shoulders. Located by the lake Vangsvatnet, you will get inspired and relaxed. Vandrarheimen is part of Finne Gard, and your lunch will have ingredients from the farm.
Included in both options
- Two guided clay workshops
- Two guided yoga classes
- Lunch from local ingredients
- Snacks and hot beverages through the day
Who
Agnieszka Abramczuk
An architect and ceramics designer based in Bergen. Maker of amazing creations, she will definitely help you find YOUR inspiration.
Ceramics
My Myrenberg
A yoga instructor and nature guide based in Voss. Trained in Rishikesh, India and inspired by nature, she will make you find YOUR breath.
Yoga & natureTwo ways to join
Option 1 — Ceramics workshop
1 600 NOKCeramics workshop trying three handbuilding techniques: slab building, pinch and coil.
- Guided clay workshop x2
- Guided yoga classes x2
- Lunch, snacks and hot beverages
- Finishing one selected piece: +500 NOK — includes transportation, firing and glaze of your choice.
- Shipping of your unique piece: +200 NOK, or pick it up at the studio in Bergen.
Option 2 — Ceramics workshop + painting
1 400 NOKCeramics workshop plus ceramics painting: create your own individual design using ceramic colours on a pre-made cup. Includes ceramic paint, transparent glaze and firing.
- Guided clay workshop x2
- Guided yoga classes x2
- Lunch, snacks and hot beverages
- Shipping of your unique piece: +200 NOK, or pick it up at the studio in Bergen.
The two experiences in detail
Ceramics workshop
Ceramics: 2 × 2.5 h · 1 600 NOK per person
A relaxed introduction to clay for anyone who simply wants to try it and enjoy the creative process. During two ceramic sessions, you will be introduced to three handbuilding techniques: slab building, pinch and coil. You can experiment with the material and different ways of creating without any pressure to produce a finished object.
Optional finishing of one selected piece — 500 NOK. The complete finishing process, careful transport to the studio, drying, two firings and glazing, costs an additional 500 NOK per person. If you create something you would like to keep, you can choose one piece to be professionally finished after the workshop.
After the retreat, Agnieszka carefully transports your piece to her ceramic studio in Bergen. It then needs several days of slow drying before the first firing. After the bisque firing, she glazes the piece and fires it again at high temperature.
Once finished, the piece is carefully packed and sent to you. Shipping of the finished ceramic piece: +200 NOK per person. You can also choose to pick up the piece at the studio in Bergen.
Schedule
- 08.45–09.45Aroma sauna and cold plunge, guided by My
- 09.45–10.00Break
- 10.00–10.30Welcome ceremony and introduction
- 10.30–11.30Energizing yoga
- 11.30–11.45Break with green tea and energy bites available
- 11.45–14.15Ceramics workshop 1 — try slab building, pinch and coil
- 14.15–14.45Lunch
- 14.45–17.15Choose one technique, with the option of finishing your own unique piece
- 17.15–17.30Break
- 17.30–18.30Calming yoga
- 18.30–19.00Closing ceremony and thank you
Ceramic painting experience
Ceramics: 2 × 2.5 h · 1 400 NOK per person
A relaxed ceramic painting experience focused on colour, pattern and creativity.
Design and sketch your own pattern on paper during the first workshop. Each participant receives a handmade, bisque-fired ceramic cup, prepared by Agnieszka in advance. During the second 2.5 hour workshop, you paint your cup using ceramic colours and create your own individual design.
After the retreat, Agnieszka carefully transports the cups back to her ceramic studio in Bergen, applies a transparent glaze and fires them again at high temperature.
The handmade cup, transparent glazing and final firing are included in the workshop price.
Schedule
- 08.45–09.45Aroma sauna and cold plunge, guided by My
- 09.45–10.00Break
- 10.00–10.30Welcome ceremony and introduction
- 10.30–11.30Energizing yoga
- 11.30–11.45Break with green tea and energy bites available
- 11.45–14.15Design and sketch
- 14.15–14.45Lunch
- 14.45–17.15Ceramic painting workshop
- 17.15–17.30Break
- 17.30–18.30Calming yoga
- 18.30–19.00Closing ceremony and thank you
Add on
Accommodation
Arrive Saturday afternoon or evening and wake up by the lake. Enjoy a nice breakfast buffet based on local ingredients from Vandrarheimen's own garden. Bedding and breakfast included. The biggest perk — start the day with an aroma sauna and a cold plunge, guided by My, included in the accommodation price.
- Single room with breakfast
- +950 NOK total
- Sharing, 2 people, with breakfast
- +1 400 NOK total (700 per person)
- Sharing, 3 people, with breakfast
- +1 650 NOK total (550 per person)
Sauna only
Do you want to sauna without using the accommodation? You are welcome. +150 NOK.
Book a spot
Yoga & Ceramics
One Saturday by the lake in Voss: ceramics with your hands, two yoga sessions, aroma sauna and a lunch made from local ingredients.
Booking & cancellation
Send your request with your phone number. I will reply with a Vipps link, and your place is reserved once the deposit is paid.
- Deposit: 500 NOK per person reserves your place.
- Cancel 14 days or more before: your deposit is refunded.
- Cancel less than 14 days before: the deposit is not refunded.
- Remaining amount: paid no later than one week before the retreat.
- If we have to cancel: you will be fully refunded.