WORKSHOP – Member Led – Clay and Colour

When:
August 24, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
2025-08-24T16:00:00-04:00
2025-08-24T19:00:00-04:00

A Creative Art Experience for Adults

Naghmeh Ahmadi – Painting Instructor
Parinaz Marhamati – Ceramic Artist, Founder of Aatra Terra Studio

Cost – $75 (all materials provided)
Time – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

To register please contact Naghmeh directlynaghmehaveen53@gmail.com

This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop invites adults to explore two accessible and joyful forms of artmaking:
1. Hand-building a personalized incense holder using air-dry clay
2. Painting on a small canvas pouch (pencil case or cosmetic bag)

Participants will leave the session with two handmade, usable art pieces, along with a sense of relaxation, joy, and creative accomplishment.

Workshop Objectives

– Introduce participants to two approachable art forms: clay sculpting and fabric painting
– Foster creativity, self-expression, and relaxation through hands-on activities
– Offer an inclusive, warm, and supportive space to create and connect
– Encourage functional creativity: making art that can be used and enjoyed in daily life

Workshop Details

  • Target Audience: Adults aged 18+ (no prior art experience required)
  • Duration: 3 hours (with a short social/art break in between)
  • Ideal Group Size: 10–15 participants

Session Plan

15 min – Welcome & Introduction
65 min – Fabric Painting on Canvas Pouch (led by Naghmeh)
70 min – Incense Holder with Air-Dry Clay (led by Parinaz)
30 – Wrap-Up, Sharing & Photos

Materials Provided
Fabric Painting:
– Canvas pouches with zippers
– Fabric paints, brushes, stencils, water jars, and mixing palettes

Air-Dry Clay Session:
– Professional-grade air-dry clay
– Clay boards and tools, rolling pins, texture stamps,
– Acrylic paints

Take-Home Creations

– One hand-painted fabric pouch
– One handcrafted incense holder
– Printed instructions for sealing/drying the clay piece at home

Workshop Benefits

– Encourages mindfulness and tactile focus
– Builds creative confidence in adults
– Supports connection and community
– Ideal for wellness, team building, or cultural programs