It is a fact, for some time now videos of ceramics (the art of firing clay) and pottery (manufacture of utilitarian objects) flourish on the Web. The craze is there and it is not without reason. Beyond the simple fact that we need to decompress (thank you Covid-19), ceramics proves to be a true self-care discipline , which is good for our mental health .
Already in 2017, our colleagues from the New York Times pointed out the relaxing benefits of ceramics . By following pottery workshops, participants saw their stress decrease considerably, thus their increased attention and precision . This particular method has a name:art therapy . For ceramist and psychotherapist Ashley Warner, creative activities and working with the hands can “ease depression and improve a person's ability to solve problems” . In addition,
she said. We didn't need more to try our hand at ceramics!
What could be better than DIY kits to get started with ease! And if you don't dare to start pottery on your own, you can very well choose to take online courses . A ceramist named Sarah had the idea of creating the Atelier du Bol . She offers to follow various training courses remotely:the basics of pottery, turning and decorations, and finally modelling. You are reassured!?
Also, if you want to discover a very young French brand, we advise you to follow Maison Poterie who make pretty handmade pieces made in Lyon (cups, bowls, spoons, cups, small dishes and plates) in soft and shimmering colors.
Discover our selection of special ceramic DIY kits in our slideshow.
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