WHEN ILLUSTRATION STEPS OFF THE PAGE

 Family workshop

Saturday, November 7th, 2026
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
ACVIC Centre d’Arts Contemporànies

Family workshop led by Eloi Soldevila, as part of the exhibition El museu imaginari (The Imaginary Museum), curated by Sílvia Ferran and Marga Sala.

What happens when the characters that live in the pages of books leave paper behind and take form in the world around us? Illustrations can become objects, sculptures, or installations—gaining volume and texture—and open the door to new ways of imagining, creating, and playing.

In this workshop participants will explore the transition from two-dimensional images to three-dimensional creations using ceramics. Through imagination and experimentation with clay, participants will create new characters—or reimagine familiar ones—giving them form and a new life beyond the pages of a book.

Our family workshops are shared spaces for children and adults. Using picture books as a starting point, participants delve into contemporary art to imagine new ways of connecting to one another.

This family workshop is led by Eloi Soldevila and is a parallel activity to the exhibition El museu imaginari.

WHO IS IT FOR?
Families with children aged 5 and up.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Please wear comfortable clothing —it may come into contact with clay and ceramic paints, which are easy to wash off.

Each participant will create one piece.

The pieces will need to be fired in a kiln and will be ready for collection approximately one month after the workshop.

PRICE
Free activity. Advance registration is required via this link:

Eloi Soldevila is an engineer turned ceramicist. Through his work, he explores a unique creative universe—crafting functional pieces inspired by fantastical beasts—while discovering and incorporating various artisanal techniques into his creative process.

Family workshop

Saturday 7 November 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At ACVIC Centre d’Arts Contemporànies.

Eloi Soldevila leads this workshop. It is part of the exhibition El museu imaginari (The Imaginary Museum). Sílvia Ferran and Marga Sala curate the exhibition.

What we will do

In books, pictures can show characters. In this workshop, we will use clay to make characters with 3 dimensions. This means that the characters will have height, width and depth.

You can make a new character or change a character you already know. You will use your imagination and try different ways to work with clay.

Family workshops are for children and adults to take part together. We use picture books to explore contemporary art and find new ways to connect with each other.

Who can take part

Families with children aged 5 and over.

Practical information

• Wear comfortable clothes. They may get clay or ceramic paint on them. These materials are easy to wash off.
• Each person will make 1 piece.
• The pieces need to be fired in a kiln. A kiln is a special oven for ceramics. You can collect your piece about 1 month after the workshop.

Price and registration

The workshop is free. You need to register in advance using this link:

Who leads the workshop

Eloi Soldevila is an engineer who now works with ceramics. He makes useful objects inspired by imaginary animals. He also learns and uses different craft techniques.