Local Clay and Outdoor Firing with Antonía Berg

In summer 2026, the Fish Factory welcomed ceramic and visual artist Antonía Berg for two hands-on ceramics workshops and a communal outdoor firing in Stöðvarfjörður. The programme explored the creative possibilities of Icelandic clay and natural materials, connecting ceramics with the surrounding landscape.

On 26 June, participants worked with clay from Stöðvarfjörður, alongside sand, stones and other local materials. The second workshop, on 25 August, introduced clay from Berunes, geothermal clay and glacial clay, opening up further experiments with form, texture and surface.

The series concluded on 8 September with a shared outdoor firing, bringing participants together to explore firing processes using organic and locally sourced materials.

Both workshops welcomed 10 participants, and approximately 15 people joined the final firing. With strong attendance throughout, the series offered a shared space for experimentation, learning and discovering new ways to work with materials found close to home.

The workshop series was supported by the Menningarstofa Cultural Grant.

Thank you to Antonía and everyone who took part!