Amsterdam | Cycladic Forms: A Clay Handbuilding Workshop with wine (or tea) inspired by ancient Greek sculpture
Hosted in partnership with Paris Vivianne Panigiri
📍 Pink Poodle Society Studio | Amsterdam Oost
🗓 January 25th
🕛 12:30 - 3:00
Join us for a slow, contemplative afternoon of clay as we explore the timeless beauty of Cycladic figurines—ancient sculptural forms shaped thousands of years ago in the heart of the Aegean. Known for their quiet presence, simplified human silhouettes, and balanced proportions, these figures feel both deeply ancient and strikingly modern.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own Cycladic-style figure using intuitive handbuilding techniques. Guided step by step, you’ll work slowly with clay to shape a traditional form rooted in ancient Greek art, while being encouraged to respond to it personally. The focus is on simplicity, rhythm, and proportion rather than detail or perfection.
Participants may choose to honour the minimalist aesthetic of the Cyclades by keeping their piece pure and understated, or introduce a contemporary essence through subtle surface textures, modern details, or painted elements. By the end of the session, each participant will have created a sculptural piece that bridges past and present—a timeless form reimagined through a personal, modern lens.
No prior experience is needed. This workshop is designed to be grounding, expressive, and quietly powerful—an invitation to slow down and work with form, history, and intuition.
🎨 Your ticket includes:
All clay and handbuilding materials
Guidance through sculptural handbuilding techniques
Acrylic paints to finish your piece
Tea and filtered coffee served throughout the workshop
Light snacks
👩🎨 About the Artist
Paris Vivianne Panigiri is an abstract impressionistic artist whose work draws from the intricate beauty of nature, the depth of emotion, and the powerful movement of the sea. Her practice explores harmony as a layered, complex tapestry—mirroring the emotional textures of human experience.
Through color, form, and texture, Panigiri’s work communicates beyond words, channeling emotion into tangible expression. Each piece becomes a quiet visual symphony, inviting resonance and connection between artwork and viewer. Her approach to making emphasizes intuition, emotional honesty, and the subtle magic that emerges when material and feeling move together.
🎟 Tickets
Early Bird & Pink Poodle Members: €63
Standard Ticket: €68
❗ Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made more than one week before the event are eligible for either:
a credit towards another Pink Poodle Society event for the full ticket amount, or
a refund minus the 4% platform and ticketing fees (non-refundable).
Cancellations made within one week of the event are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Spaces are limited—this atelier will fill quickly. Come work with your hands, engage with ancient form, and create a sculptural object that carries stillness, history, and your own contemporary voice.