Therapeutic Clay Sessions
ARTfully Yours Bangalore
We offer guided clay sessions where anyone can use their hands to relax, express themselves, and connect, with no pressure to make perfect pottery.
Pricing Guide
Guided Therapeutic Pottery Session
Session Details
- Duration: 90 to 120 minutes of facilitation.
- Facilitator: One-on-one or small group guidance by a certified Clay Conversations practitioner (Level 5).
- Focus: Emphasis on breathwork, stress release, and non-verbal expression rather than technical perfection.
Materials & Tools
- Clay: Unlimited access to stoneware or terracotta clay during the session for sensory practice.
- Equipment: Use of studio tools, sponges, wires, and newspaper-lined workstations.
- Technique: Choice between hand-building (pinching, coiling) or basic wheel throwing introduction.
Output
- Deliverable: Selection of 1 created piece to be retained for firing.
- Finishing: Includes bisque firing and clear glazing.
- Timeline: Finished piece ready for collection in 3 to 4 weeks.
Kids Sensory Clay Session
Facilitation
- Duration: 60 minutes of dedicated engagement.
- Approach: Child-led storytelling (e.g., dinosaurs, marine life) to build rapport.
- Environment: Safe, judgment-free setting tailored for sensory sensitivities.
Activities
- Medium: Soft, easy-to-manipulate clay.
- Exercises: Tactile focus on rolling, squashing, and texture to help regulate anxiety.
- Creation: Simple clay silhouettes or figurines expressing identity.
Outcome
- Goal: Primary focus on the session experience and relaxation.
- Takeaway: Creation of small artifacts. Options include painting raw clay with kid-friendly paints for immediate takeaway or firing one piece if structurally sound.
Weekend Pottery Intensive
Workshop Structure
- Format: Weekend event (Saturday & Sunday) or full-day intensive with approx 5 to 6 hours contact time.
- Curriculum: Covers wedging, hand-building techniques (coil, pinch, slab), and introduction to wheel throwing (centering and pulling).
- Batch Size: Small cohort for personalized attention.
Materials Provided
- Allowance: Approx 2 to 3kg of clay to create multiple practice pieces.
- Access: Dedicated use of wheel and sculpting tools.
- Supplies: Aprons, towels, and paints/underglazes included.
Post-Production
- Selection: Participants select their best 2 to 3 pieces for final processing.
- Staff Services: Trimming, bisque firing, glazing (dipping), and glaze firing handled by studio staff.
- Collection: Food-safe ceramics ready for pickup in 3 to 4 weeks.
About Therapeutic Clay Sessions
Clay as Conversation
Clay means more to me than just a craft - it’s a way to connect, even when words don’t come easy. I call it ‘Clay Conversations’ because there’s something special about how feelings get shaped right there in your hands.
What Happens in a Session
My Therapeutic Clay Sessions are all about the journey, not the end result. We slow down, get a bit messy, and let the clay guide us. Here’s what you can expect:
- Mindful clay sculpting to help you tune in and breathe without pressure to "get it right"
- A safe space to express yourself, especially when talking feels tough
- The freedom to create, make mistakes, and just enjoy connecting with the clay
Who Joins In
I welcome everyone – solo explorers, friends, families. Each session is tailored, whether you’re seeking quiet self-care or looking to spark some conversation in a group.
- Sensory clay activities for children, especially those with special needs. We celebrate squishy dinosaurs and wild clay paintings – not perfect pots.
- Seniors can join in for gentle, supportive sessions. Clay offers a way to connect when words fade and memories slip away.
The Real Magic
Perfect isn’t the goal here. It’s about the peaceful moments, the laughs, the rolling and squashing. Most of all, it’s the little changes – a calmer child, a smile after a tough day – that keep me coming back.
Meet your Expert
Artfully Yours Pottery
15 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, we’re Artfully Yours Pottery. Swathi started this studio with pure passion (and a bit of chaos, not gonna lie). Clay Conversations Practitioner Certificate? Yep, she nailed it, even while juggling tough care-giving days. Our family’s always sneaking in random stuff for the studio—old calling cards, you name it. The real magic? The kids, the students, the wild moments when someone surprises us. Their joy and those sweet thank-you notes, they’re what keep us rolling.
My Work
Personalised clay lessons & workshops - We teach clay to all ages, run sensory clay workshops, and host one or two-day classes.
Inclusive pottery classes - Kids, adults, seniors—everyone’s welcome. We offer supportive sessions for children on the spectrum and seniors with dementia.
Clay therapy sessions - We’re all about play, not perfection. Clay is therapy, so come get messy and creative.
All materials provided - Just bring yourself. We’ve got the tools, clay, and plenty of good vibes.
Community & collaboration - We host fundraisers, partner with local artists, and run sculpting workshops for beginners.
