Ceramics classes or creativity coaching?

En this era digital, where speed and stress have become integral parts of our lives, practices have emerged to help us reconnect with ourselves. It’s worth noting how artisanal activities are aiding in this task, simultaneously becoming a satisfying and relaxing endeavor that sparks creativity. 

Today, we highlight pottery, an ancient practice that is gaining more followers over time. Because, in addition to the creative exercise itself and the satisfaction of crafting pieces with our own hands, molding clay has many other benefits. Focusing our attention on an activity requires patience, promoting stress reduction, and enhancing concentration.

Due to its therapeutic effects, pottery is considered the ‘new yoga.’ And pottery is captivating, even for celebrities. A few years ago, the British newspaper ‘The Sun’ revealed the shared interest in clay by Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio. According to this source, echoed by major media outlets, «Brad has his own sculpture studio at home, and Leo loves to go there. Sometimes they hang out with Brad’s artist friends, but other times it’s just the two of them.» DiCaprio used to bring «sandwiches from FatSal’s, his favorite place, and they would engage in pottery until dawn.»

Before emulating the actors and setting up your own home studio, we encourage you to explore your manual skills guided by experts. Awakening creativity is a necessity and a true privilege. As the writer and activist Maya Angelou said, «Creativity is not spent. The more you use, the more you have.»