Tucked away in the heart of the Hamptons, in the town of Bridgehampton, is Explore Ceramics, a pottery class dedicated to teaching the art of the ceramics to adults and students of all ages. Our adult class in the Hamptons happens from 5-6 pm on the weekdays and is open to beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Students learn to create new works using our pottery wheels and also learn hand building techniques.
Here are just a couple benefits of creating with clay!
Tap into your Creativity
It’s one thing to have an idea and quite another to make your idea a reality. Our teachers in Explore Ceramics in the Hamptons will guide you step-by-step in reaching your goal by showing you the proper techniques. Then it’s all about practice and refining those techniques. Yes, it takes a bit of patience, but it all pays off when your work is fired in our kiln and you see the results.
There is Something Meditative about Clay
There is something relaxing, fun and even therapeutic when one works with a chunk of clay and starts to create new forms and shapes. Our classes are very social and there is a light and friendly atmosphere. Pottery is like yoga for your hands, and there is something meditative about the whole process. Many studies have shown that working with clay can reduce your cortisol level, a stress hormone.
It lets you focus on the task at hand (no pun intended) and let go of stress and other distractions. It promotes mindfulness and has a meditative effect when you find yourself fully absorbed in your art. In fact, some studies have shown that working with clay can physically reduce your levels of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress. So come as you are to Explore Ceramics in the Hamptons, put on an apron, and let’s dive into the world of clay.
