This hands-on clay sculpting workshop invites participants to reconnect with their senses, express their creativity, and build confidence through the art of sculpting. Using soft, easy-to-mold clay, seniors (and youth partners, if intergenerational) will learn to shape simple forms like leaves, hearts, memory tokens, or symbolic objects that represent moments or values from their lives.

Clay offers a deeply therapeutic experience—strengthening fine motor skills, enhancing focus and patience, and encouraging sensory exploration. Whether you're rolling, pinching, or carving, each movement is a gentle act of creativity and self-care.

Participants are guided through step-by-step demonstrations and offered personal encouragement as they explore different textures, shapes, and themes. Throughout the session, conversation is encouraged—stories often emerge as the hands remember what the heart holds.

No prior art experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity—and get ready to shape something meaningful.

Key Benefits

• Fine Motor Skill Enhancement
  Rolling, pinching, and shaping clay strengthens hand muscles and supports coordination—especially helpful for aging joints or arthritis.

• Cognitive Stimulation
  Participants engage in sequencing, problem-solving, and spatial planning, stimulating both imagination and memory.

• Stress Reduction & Mindfulness
  The hands-on nature of clay offers a calming, grounding experience that promotes presence and relaxation.

• Emotional Expression & Storytelling
  Sculptures can represent people, places, or feelings—offering a gentle and creative way to share personal memories.

• Intergenerational Bonding (if youth are present)
  Working alongside youth encourages connection, empathy, and conversation across generations.

• Sensory Engagement
  Clay offers rich tactile feedback that awakens the senses and enhances body awareness.

• Confidence & Creativity
  Every creation is unique, providing a sense of pride, self-expression, and joy in making something by hand.

• Community & Belonging
  Sculptures can be displayed or gifted, giving participants a sense of contribution, visibility, and celebration.