The second half of 2024 and moving into 2025 has been tough. I lost my sense of self, my sense of humor, hobbies, interest in tea. Everything has been off-center but my boyfriend helped me from shifting too far into the gnarled grip of depression.
It took me six months to finally sign up for the 6-week course at the lumber yard-converted-to-studio-space, but on Wednesday, I had my first introduction to pottery outside of making one lonely and lumpy pinch pot tea cup in an Environmental Lit class in high school (I didn’t realize until years later how much that class effected the trajectory of my life). Starting off with another lonely and lumpy pinch pot, I felt the slow release of all the stress and struggle that was trapped in my body. I felt true calm and freedom for the first time in months. I can’t wait to go back next Wednesday.
This tea, like the process of molding clay with the hands, aids in shifting the self into a centered state. So grateful to be able to experience its unwavering character with each bowl.
Flavors: Airy, Butter, Buttery, Cedar, Earth, Evergreen, Honeysuckle, Lemon, Orchid, Pine, Spinach, Sweet, Tangy, Thick
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An environmental lit class in high school?! That would be a class I would actually look forward to. I’m hoping you find many more things to bring you some light. Wishing you well.
I’ve always wanted to play with clay on a pottery wheel. It sounds soothing. Right now, I’m leaning on lovely, rhythmic, repetitive crochet patterns to unknot the neck.
An environmental lit class in high school?! That would be a class I would actually look forward to. I’m hoping you find many more things to bring you some light. Wishing you well.
I’ve always wanted to play with clay on a pottery wheel. It sounds soothing. Right now, I’m leaning on lovely, rhythmic, repetitive crochet patterns to unknot the neck.
Sounds peaceful and fulfilling – both the tea and the pottery class. Wishing you continued peace!
Those pottery classes seem like a nice way to destress. I hope 2025 will be a better year for you!
Watercoloring and papercrafting my way through cancer treatment. Thank God for arts and crafts. I hope joy and peace saturate you!