Creativity for well being: ceramics course for Mums

Do you want to learn a new skill, have time to nurture yourself, and contribute to a supportive and welcoming space for all? This short 4 day workshop is for you! You can have zero to lots of experience with art or clay, everyone is welcome. There are 10 participant spaces, so send your emails of interest as soon as possible before it fills up. We will work on different clay techniques and creative short projects which will help reflection and understanding of your own and common experiences. You will learn some ceramic techniques such as hand-building and decorating clay. This is a place for refection, collective support and self-care. A place to listen and be heard. Once your objects are fired in the kiln we will have a communal lunch, and then your objects are yours to take home. This short course is run as part of a phd project on maternal mental health and art making. The course is held in english and simple norsk, and is gratis and is held near Fløen bybanen stop, Bergen Sentrum. All mothering people are invited, whether you are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, have older children, grandchildren, female identifying, non binary, all are welcome! For more info and to apply for a place contact: corrina.thornton@uib.no Supported by Norsk Kunsthåndverk’s Jubilee Fund and the Department of Fine Art, University of Bergen.