Of Mud and Mindfulness (2hr)
$95.00
Join us in this 2-hour contemplative pottery workshop. Through the medium of clay, we will engage in the mindfulness practices of breathwork, meditation, and self-reflection. As participants are guided through handbuilding exercises using clay, they will also be introduced to different breathing techniques, practice body-awareness, and learn how to cultivate acceptance and self-compassion. Each participant will make a series of small hand-built forms which will be glazed and fired by the Atelier Make team following the class.
The workshop will be led by Gaby Novoa and Shital Sharma. Shital received her PhD in South Asian Religions from McGill University. In addition to pursuing her academic interests in Hinduism and Buddhism, she is also a BreathWork facilitator, a certified Mindful Yoga instructor, and a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher in training. Gaby is a ceramic artist and teacher, interested in collective care and practices of slowing down. She has a background in communications, cultural and sustainability studies.