Events

Events and Exhibitions in 2023

Clay Play

for Creative Self-Exploration

This is a fun art therapy class designed to help you learn
about the way you think and feel, while you create with clay.

Classes run for 8 weeks, starting 6th February 2023.

Monday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm.

At Karlup Ceramic Studio (airconditioned), Atwell House.

There is a theme for each week, to help focus our creativity and learning. Each session will start with a short presentation and discussion of themes about self-understanding. You will then have fun exploring your creativity with clay.

Clay techniques learned will include rolling, coiling, slab construction for vases, sculpting faces and figures, texture application, stacking, carving, and slumping. Themes explored:

Brain waves and thinking patterns
Emotions and Negative Schemas
Compassion and ways of Healing
Attachment styles and Parenting the Self
The 3 Emotional Regulation systems
Meet your wise inner guide

Cost for the course is $300 for members,
$320 for non-members. This includes one bag of clay and firing. Enrol at: melvillearts.com.au Click courses; adults; ceramic and sculpture

The tutor is Robyn Varpins, who has a Bachelor of Counselling from Notre Dame University, is a recognised Artist with a Diploma of Fine Art and has taught art and clay sculpture for many years.

Website: RobynVarpins-Artist.com