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Olander Earthworks creates handcrafted tactile art objects for play, grounding, creativity, and everyday well-being.

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A handcrafted Olander Wonderscape with patterned sand

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Sarah Lonnquist

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Available for interviews, product samples, expert commentary, gift guides, and media requests.

About Olander Earthworks

Copy-ready language for editors, writers, and partners.

25-word version

Olander Earthworks creates handcrafted Wonderscapes: Artful sand trays with sculptural forms for grounding, creativity, and everyday well-being.

50-word version

Olander Earthworks is a Portland, Oregon studio creating handcrafted Wonderscapes: Wooden trays filled with fine crystalline sand and sculptural concrete forms. Designed for play, grounding, creativity, and everyday well-being, each piece invites a screen-free tactile ritual for home, work, shared spaces, and gifting.

100-word version

Olander Earthworks is a family-owned studio in Portland, Oregon creating handcrafted tactile art objects designed for play, grounding, creativity, and everyday well-being. Its signature Wonderscapes combine artisan-made wooden trays, fine crystalline sand, and sculptural concrete forms to create a screen-free sensory experience. Each piece invites users to roll, press, trace, and create meditative patterns with their hands. The company’s work blends sculpture, design, nature, and wellness into small-batch objects made for daily rituals at home, at work, in shared spaces, and as meaningful gifts.

Quick Facts

Founded
2008
Based in
Portland, Oregon
Business type
Family-owned studio
Signature product
Wonderscapes
Production
Handcrafted / small-batch
Common uses
Home, work, shared spaces, gifting
Olander sculptural forms used to create tactile sand patterns

What is a Wonderscape?

A Wonderscape is an interactive tabletop sand garden made with a handcrafted tray, fine crystalline sand, and sculptural concrete forms. Users roll, press, and move the forms through the sand to create tactile patterns. The experience is designed as a screen-free ritual for play, grounding, focus, creativity, and sensory regulation.

  • Create patterns. Reset your focus.
  • Move forms. Spark ideas. Find calm.
  • Beautiful objects. Daily rituals.
Learn More About Wonderscapes

Product Picks

Best Products for Press, Reviews & Gift Guides

These Olander Earthworks pieces are strong starting points for editors, journalists, gift-guide writers, and reviewers looking for tactile art objects, screen-free desk rituals, handmade wellness gifts, and design-forward sensory tools.

For exact availability, product samples, high-resolution images, or holiday gift-guide deadlines, contact Olander Earthworks.

Story Ideas & Media Angles

A person using an Olander Wonderscape as a screen-free tactile ritual

The Return of Screen-Free Desk Rituals

How adults are using tactile tools to reset during the workday.

A design-forward Olander Wonderscape with patterned sand

Design-Forward Adult Fidget Tools

An elevated alternative to plastic fidget toys and generic desk objects.

An Olander Wonderscape near a desk for tactile grounding

Tactile Objects for Grounding Spaces

How sensory objects can invite grounding, focus, and hands-on tactile engagement.

Olander Earthworks founders in their Portland studio

Handmade Portland Wellness Design

A local maker story at the intersection of art, craft, and everyday well-being.

Olander sculptural forms suited for thoughtful gifting

Gift Guide Favorite

A strong fit for wellness gifts, design gifts, handmade gifts, and thoughtful desk accessories.

Research & Reports

Research & Reports

The Micro Reset Report

New research from Olander Earthworks on screen fatigue, tactile breaks, nervous system regulation, and the role of sensory activities in everyday reset rituals.

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68%

of practitioners say screen-related mental fatigue is common or very common among adult clients.

83%

agree tactile sensory activities help shift clients from cognitive overload to physical awareness.

85%

report increased client interest in nervous system regulation over the past five years.

Source: Olander Earthworks, The Micro Reset Report, March 2026, n=104.

Approved Quotes

“We believe in the power of creativity to engage the senses, bringing moments of wonder, play and wellness to everyday life.”

— Olander Earthworks

“Rekindle a connection to the elements through an analog sensory experience, no touch screen required.”

— Olander Earthworks

“Handcrafted, interactive, tactile, elemental products focused on imaginative play to support your journey to wellbeing.”

— Olander Earthworks

Founder & Artist Bios

Andrew Lonnquist

Founder / Artist

Leads creative direction, product design, and the tactile experience behind Olander Earthworks.

Sarah Lonnquist

Co-Owner / CEO

Helps run the business, partnerships, customer experience, and the day-to-day operations behind Olander Earthworks.

Media Assets Library

Images may be used for editorial coverage of Olander Earthworks, Wonderscapes, and related stories. Please credit Olander Earthworks unless otherwise noted.

Product Samples & Gift Guide Requests

Olander Earthworks can provide product information, images, and sample request details for journalists, editors, and gift-guide writers.

  • Product samples for editorial coverage
  • Holiday and seasonal gift-guide requests
  • Wellness, design, sensory, desk, and handmade gift categories
  • Please allow 2-3 weeks when possible
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Latest News / Press Releases

Features & Collaborations

Selected Press, Gift Guides & Creative Collaborations

Olander Earthworks has been featured by editorial outlets, wellness gift guides, maker communities, curated shops, and creative collaborators interested in tactile art, screen-free rituals, sensory wellness, and handcrafted design.

Editorial & Media Mentions

My Modern Met

Creative Relaxation Roundup

Article Mention

Olander's archive notes a My Modern Met feature of videos made for Olander, highlighting the visual pull of sand-sphere pattern-making.

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The Daily Beast / Scouted

Good Vibrations Wonderscape

Editorial Shopping Mention

The Daily Beast's Scouted shopping section included Good Vibrations Wonderscape as a stylish sand-garden gift idea.

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Portland Made

Olander Earthworks: Rolling With It

Maker Profile

Portland Made profiled Olander Earthworks, sharing the story of Andy and Sarah Lonnquist, the workshop, and the evolution of their sand spheres.

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The Awesomer

Sand Spheres Turn The Beach Into Your Personal Zen Garden

Editorial Product Mention

The Awesomer featured Olander sand spheres as tactile objects for pattern-making in sand, indoors or at the beach.

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Gift Guide Features

Poosh

2023 Mother's Day Gift Guide

Gift Guide

Poosh included Olander Earthworks' Good Vibrations Wonderscape in its Mother's Day guide as a soothing, multisensory gift.

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Poosh

2023 Father's Day Gift Guide

Gift Guide

Poosh included Good Vibrations Wonderscape as a gift idea for creating satisfying patterns in sand.

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Institute for Integrative Nutrition

2024 Gift Guide: Gifts for Peace and Calm

Wellness Gift Guide

The Institute for Integrative Nutrition included Olander Earthworks in a wellness gift guide focused on peace, calm, and thoughtful gifts.

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Portland Made

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Local Maker Gift Guide

Portland Made included an Olander Earthworks Wonderscape as a memorable, grounding, Portland-made gift.

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Crafty Wonderland

Month of Makers Gift Guides

Maker Gift Guide

Crafty Wonderland featured multiple Olander Earthworks pieces in its Month of Makers holiday gift guides celebrating independent makers.

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Stone Soup Creative

The 2021 Gift Guide for Visual Thinkers

Niche Gift Guide

Stone Soup Creative included Olander Earthworks in a gift guide for visual thinkers, highlighting its tactile and creative appeal.

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Cheapism

Gifts for Women Who Love the Beach

Gift Guide

Cheapism included an Olander Earthworks Sand Sphere in a beach-inspired gift guide.

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Curated Retail & Creative Collaborations

Art of Play

Exclusive Wonderscape Collaboration

Creative Collaboration

Art of Play collaborated with Olander Earthworks to curate three exclusive Wonderscapes inspired by tactile play and natural patterns.

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KonMari

Olander Earthworks Collection

Curated Retail Partner

KonMari featured Olander Earthworks as a Portland studio making original, handmade cement sculptures that inspire interaction and play.

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Uncommon Goods

Meditative Sand Wonderscape

Curated Marketplace

Uncommon Goods lists Meditative Sand Wonderscape as a handmade, independent-maker, made-in-USA product created by Andrew and Sarah Lonnquist.

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Poosh Shop

Good Vibrations Wonderscape

Curated Wellness Shop

Poosh Shop carries Good Vibrations Wonderscape as a handcrafted sensory object for grounding, play, and everyday well-being.

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Nordstrom

Meditative Sand Wonderscape by Olander Earthworks

Retail Availability

Nordstrom lists Meditative Sand Wonderscape by Olander Earthworks through Uncommon Goods.

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Bloomingdale's

Meditative Sand Wonderscape by Olander Earthworks

Retail Availability

Bloomingdale's lists Uncommon Goods' Meditative Sand Wonderscape by Olander Earthworks.

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Art Markets, Local Features & Community Mentions

Salem Art Fair and Festival

Olander Earthworks LLC

Art Fair Listing

Salem Art Fair and Festival lists Olander Earthworks LLC as a Portland, Oregon sculpture exhibitor with original sphere designs.

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Portland Saturday Market

CRAFTernoon Collaboration

Event Collaboration

Portland Saturday Market featured a CRAFTernoon collaboration with Andrew and Sarah of Olander Earthworks and Shane Reaney Studios.

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PDX Local

Holiday Wellness Giving Guide

Local Wellness Mention

PDX Local included Olander Earthworks in a wellness gift guide focused on independent local businesses and positive gift ideas.

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Design Quest

Pause, Play, Relax

Retail Feature

Design Quest featured Olander Earthworks during its 2020 Holiday Artisan Market.

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FGmarket

FGmarket's Weekly Pick: Olander Earthworks

Trade Mention

FGmarket published a weekly pick profile introducing Olander Earthworks and its artisan sensory tools to wholesale buyers.

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Media FAQ

Can I request a product sample?

Yes. Product samples may be available for qualified editorial coverage, gift guides, and media requests. Please contact the media team with your outlet, timeline, and story angle.

Do you offer founder interviews?

Yes. Olander Earthworks can coordinate interviews about the studio, Wonderscapes, tactile ritual, design, craft, gifting, and the role of analog play in a screen-heavy world.

Where are your products made?

Olander Earthworks products are handcrafted in Portland, Oregon by a small family-owned studio.

How do I access media assets?

Use the Media Assets Library on this page or contact the media team if you need a specific file format, image size, quote, report graphic, or B-roll clip.

Can I use Olander Earthworks images?

Images may be used for editorial coverage of Olander Earthworks, Wonderscapes, and related stories. Please credit Olander Earthworks unless otherwise noted.

How should I describe Olander Earthworks?

Olander Earthworks is best described as a Portland, Oregon studio creating handcrafted tactile art objects and Wonderscapes for play, grounding, creativity, and everyday well-being.

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For media requests, interviews, product information, images, or gift-guide assets, contact the Olander Earthworks team.

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