GROUNDING IN CLAY
mindful ceramic workshops
Experience the grounding practice of working with clay—an opportunity to slow down, disconnect from daily demands, and reconnect with your creative self. Grounding is a vital part of the creative process, and shaping clay becomes a practice of presence and intentional expression. It helps you center your energy, focus your mind, and connect your hands and heart to the present moment. Each piece reflects your energetic intention, and my workshops provide a space to cultivate that intention as it guides your creative process. It is a true honor to share my devotion to the humbling, mindful practice that ceramics has brought to my life.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
The Grounding Studio is thrilled to collaborate with Harry P. Leu Gardens to offer nature-centered, mindful ceramic workshops.
These workshops provide a calm, grounding space to slow down, breathe, and explore the creative process through clay, inspired by the natural beauty of Leu Gardens. Each session is designed to inspire presence, creativity, and the joy of creation, allowing participants to connect with their hands, their imagination, and the surrounding natural environment.
Designed to encourage mindful engagement, participants can explore a variety of ceramic techniques suitable for all skill levels — from hand-building and sculpting to painting. The workshops provide space to shape and personalize delicate, handcrafted ceramic vessels. Guests also enjoy entry into Leu Gardens before or after class, extending and enhancing the grounding experience.
Grounding in Clay: a mindful hand building workshop
February 28, 2026 | 5 - 7:30 pm
Join The Grounding Studio at Onyx Gifts & Books for a grounding ceramic practice centered on presence, creativity, and intention.
In this guided experience, you’ll hand-build one or two mugs using the coiling method, creating the perfect set to cozy up with your favorite reads. No experience is necessary, and all materials and firing are included, so you can fully settle into the process in a calm, welcoming environment.
Sip wine and enjoy light refreshments as you move through this meditative practice, then explore Onyx Gifts & Books, highlighting books and gifts by Black authors and artists—an evening to ground yourself, create with intention, and leave with a piece made entirely by you.
April 2026 | Grounding in Clay: a mindful planter workshop
The Grounding Studio is thrilled to collaborate with Harry P. Leu Gardens this year to offer mindful, nature-inspired ceramic workshops. Each session provides a calm, grounding space to slow down, breathe, and engage in the creative process through clay, fostering presence, creativity, and the joy of making.
Participants of all skill levels are invited to explore hand-building, sculpting, and painting techniques, shaping and personalizing delicate, handcrafted ceramic vessels. Guests also enjoy access to Leu Gardens before or after class, allowing the natural surroundings to enhance the meditative, grounding experience.
