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TerraMea is a ceramic studio in the south of France, run by Jon Runsten and Neu Falguera.

Our work grows from the rhythms of this place, shaped slowly, by hand, and with care.

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Our studio sits on a quiet hillside in Provence, between olive trees and dry stone walls.

We came here to live more simply, more closely connected to the seasons and the land. Over time, the studio became more than a workspace, it became a way of being.

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Letting Go Through Clay: A Practice in Creative Expression​

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There is a quiet kind of magic that happens when we stop trying to control everything. In the studio, just as in life, the tighter we grip, the harder it becomes to truly create.  At TerraMea, working with clay is a practice of loosening, of letting go of the need for perfection and learning to trust the process instead.

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This way of working invites slowness, softness, and curiosity. It’s not about flawless technique or a perfect result. It’s about presence. About letting the hands lead, allowing the clay to speak back, and staying open to what unfolds. We make space for the unexpected, shifts and  small surprises that carry their own kind of beauty.

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Alongside our studio work, we host small ceramic retreats: intimate, slow-paced gatherings where people come to reconnect with themselves and with the creative process. Most of those who join us are women drawn to the earthy calm of Provence, looking not just to learn, but to exhale. Together, we share clay, meals, laughter, silence. And often, something shifts, a softening, a return, a remembering.

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TerraMea means “my earth.” It’s a name, but also a reminder: to stay close to what matters, to listen, to let go. Whether you come for a retreat, a vessel, or a breath of stillness, we hope you feel something of that here.