A Playful Journey into Emotions with Clay
Clay is magical. It squishes, pulls apart, and reshapes — just like our emotions. Sometimes our feelings flow easily, and sometimes they get stuck. In this 4-week workshop, we’ll use clay to play, explore, and gently move our emotions. This isn’t about making “perfect” art — it’s about expression. Expect to laugh, yell, get messy, discover new insights, and maybe even smash something (on purpose!).
What to Expect:
• Week 1 – Feel Your Way: Dive in with playful clay exploration. Squish, pound, tear, rebuild.
Then, create three small pieces representing your past, present, and future.
• Week 2 – Refining & Reflecting: Smooth, carve, and shape your creations. Add marks,
textures, and details that tell your story.
• Week 3 – Glazing the Story: Add color! Use glazes to bring your pieces to life in ways that
reflect your emotions. Prepare for firing.
• Week 4 – Celebration & Transformation: Share your story (if you wish) and choose: take
your creation home to cherish or join in a therapeutic smashing ceremony.
Program Structure
• Duration: 4 weeks - Jan 2026 - 20, 27 & Feb 3 & 10, 6-9PM
• Format: Weekly 3-hour group sessions
• Group Size: 4-6 participants (ideal for connection and sharing)
• Who: Open to anyone curious about emotions, play, and clay. No prior clay experience
needed!
Facilitator: Jill Smolkin, Ceramic Artist and Workshop Leader
Tickets and More info:
https://wilsonandcogallery.com/product/clay-expression-workshop-4-week-course/
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