What are the benefits of working with clay
Background
Prior to becoming an art therapist, I studied fine art and ceramics and became a qualified art teacher in 2007. Since then I have taught hundreds of children and adults to work with clay.
Art therapy & ceramics
In therapy many of my clients choose to work with clay, and find it tactile, easy to work with and very relaxing.
Ceramics groups
Since 2023 I have run therapeutic ceramics groups at Ohr Moshe school in Beit Shemesh. Each group is made up of between 5 & 9 boys aged between 11 & 18. The goal of each group is for boys to learn skills so that they can express their individuality through clay, learn social skills and learn to work in groups. The initiative has been so successful that I have decided to run some groups from my workshop in Modiin.
Target audience (all ages welcome)
- People with anger issues
- People who are neurodivergent
- People with PTSD or Anxiety
- Couples work
- Families with husbands in Milluim
- People suffering from stress
- Therapists who require down time
- Single parents families
options & stages
Stage 1 - Learn basic skills
Stage 2- Create more complex objects
Stage 2- Create more complex objects
Learn how to create tiles, and how to join clay and add texture.
Stage 2- Create more complex objects
Stage 2- Create more complex objects
Stage 2- Create more complex objects
Learn how to make clay Hamsa's and mezuzot adding words, textures and patterns.
Stage 3 - Vases & bowls
Stage 2- Create more complex objects
Learn how to make clay vases and bowls.
Stage 4 - Express individuality
Stage 4 - Express individuality
Make objects which are personalised. E.g. personalised mugs and Kiddush cups.
Stage 5- Think Big
Stage 4 - Express individuality
Stage 6 - Working in pairs
Make more complex objects which incorporate various skills.
Stage 6 - Working in pairs
Stage 4 - Express individuality
Stage 6 - Working in pairs
Create ceramics pieces which require at least two people to work together. Build friendships. Learn social skills.