“May your hands be full of clay, and your mind full of imagination.”
Taking up a hobby is not always as easy as it sounds. Mastery over anything comes with time but what should be enjoyed is the process. And a pottery workshop is one such process, being one of the most soothing activities to take up. The calming feel of the very earth acts like a magical touch for the mind, heart, and soul. There is a healing energy in the fact that one can create something creatively beautiful with two bare hands. This also helps one respect man’s primal instincts by working with mud and creating functional and practical items by hand. The handmade process is all about finding the beauty in imperfection, after all.- Creative Outlet:
Expressing yourself can be extremely healing and doing so creatively, essentially evolves the sense of self. The process helps us connect to ourselves as well as our environment. It’s a good way for people to explore the things that they can do. Creativity is very subjective, where there is no less or more and no right or wrong. Just feel, touch and mould!
- Optimistic Outlook
Pottery enables a boost in the mood, increasing positivity and improving the flow and spontaneity of movement. It de-stresses the mind, providing an outlet for grief, and helping with self-identification and self-expression. It bolsters confidence, and self-esteem, enhancing self-image. Mentally, physically and emotionally, just let it all go and flow!
- A Fun Moulding Session
No one can deny the satisfying and joyful process of entwining your fingers in cool mud and moulding with your hands. It is as enjoyable as it is relaxing, leading to releasing of all happy hormones. A hobby more than anything should be undeniably fun!
- Sensory Development
The number of movements including flattening, shaping, stretching, connecting, and moulding eases the muscles as well as the nerves. While moulding a figure actively engages the senses of smell, sight, and touch. Hence, there is an overall development that also encourages better motor skills and establishes better hand-eye coordination.
- Improves Quality Of Life
Art like Yoga is pivotal in the holistic development of the being and a great tool to engage with the self. It expands the mind and the body, as one embarks on new creations, learning new techniques and living a productive lifestyle which also lends a sense of peace.
While the wheel turns and the clay is spinning, the mind and body are in a natural synergy, wrapped in a creative bubble. This thoughtful, artistic activity can actually open up the mind, increasing focus and releasing stress. So, what are you waiting for? Indulge in this adventure of self-discovery, book a slot at your nearest pottery workshop and immerse in the mind-blowing art which has been relevant since eras bygone. The whole journey of pottery also imparts life lessons that stay with you, gifting you something which is much more than just a hobby. So, get, set, and spin the wheel. It’s a fortune in waiting!