Clay Community Healing Arts

• Hands-on clay sessions focused on mindfulness and expression

• Three guided projects:

             Resilience Vessel – symbolizing strength and healing

     Legacy Tile – your personal story in lasting form

      Gift Piece – a meaningful creation to share with a loved one

• Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—no experience needed

• All materials provided free of charge

• Professional support from a licensed art therapist and experienced clay instructor

• Assistants available throughout each session

February 1 – March 22, 2026

Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (8 sessions)

We recommend participants in the Resilience Vessel project plan to attend Sessions 1 to 5 to complete the project. We will do our best to work within your schedule if changes are needed.

We are currently working to secure space to offer Open Studio hours. TBD

Session Overview:

Week 1 (Feb 1) – Welcome & Introduction to Clay

Meet the group, explore basic hand-building techniques, begin your first piece

Week 2 (Feb 8) – Building Your Resilience Vessel

Shape and refine your vessel while exploring themes of strength and support

Week 3 (Feb 15) – Finishing & Firing Prep

Complete vessel work; pieces submitted for bisque firing

Week 4 (Feb 22) – Open Studio & Connection

Optional meet-up time for community building, reflection, or working on personal projects

Week 5 (Mar 1) – Glazing Your Vessel

Apply color and final touches to your bisque-fired vessel

Week 6 (Mar 8) – Creating Your Legacy Tile & Gift Piece

Design and craft a personal tile that tells your story, plus begin a meaningful gift piece

Week 7 (Mar 15) – Tile & Gift Finishing & Firing Prep

Refine tiles and gift pieces; all work collected for final firing

Week 8 (Mar 22) – Celebration & Reflection

Gather to collect finished work, share experiences, and celebrate the journey together