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Tactile Connection: Concepts, values and ideas through clay

Clay art and mindfulness

This is a structured, creative team-building experience using clay. I guide participants through the art of surface design, transforming clay pieces into unique, personal artefacts. The exact 75-minute session flow is: Introduction (5 min): A brief talk on…

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Duration 60–90 min
Group Size 6–25

Workshop

Description

This is a structured, creative team-building experience using clay. I guide participants through the art of surface design, transforming clay pieces into unique, personal artefacts.

The exact 75-minute session flow is:

  1. Introduction (5 min): A brief talk on the tactile nature of clay and its link to focus and mindfulness.

  2. Technique Demo (10 min): I demonstrate simple, elegant techniques for carving geometric patterns, using texture stamps, and applying coloured slips (non-toxic clay paints).

  3. Hands-On Creation (50 min): Participants work on their own piece. They choose from a selection of leather-hard forms (e.g., a dish, tile, or medallion) and are provided with a toolkit to carve, stamp, and paint their design. My role is to circulate, offer guidance, and encourage creative problem-solving.

  4. Share & Reflect (10 min): An optional, low-pressure group share where participants can present their piece and discuss the creative process.

I provide all specialized tools, materials, and work surfaces. The focus is on the meditative process of creation, collaboration in a shared creative space, and leaving with a tangible symbol of focused work.

Benefits

The Benefits:

  • Enhances Creative Confidence: Provides a safe, structured environment to explore personal creativity without prior skill, boosting innovative thinking.

  • Promotes Mindfulness & Reduces Stress: The repetitive, tactile nature of carving and stamping induces a state of focused calm, acting as an active meditation that lowers stress.

  • Fosters Non-Verbal Collaboration: While working individually, the group shares tools, ideas, and a creative energy, building team cohesion in a novel, non-competitive setting.

  • Develops Fine Motor Skills & Patience: The detailed work improves concentration and dexterity, exercising parts of the brain often unused in digital work.

  • Leaves a Tangible Outcome: Participants leave with a unique, self-made object—a physical reminder of team unity and their own creative capacity.https://pixabay.com/photos/clay-hobby-hand-2713777/

Hosted by Collins Buko

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About the Host

1. The Wheel: Live, captivating pottery demonstrations that merge performance art with artisan skill. 2. The Workshop: Structured "clean-hands" sessions where participants carve and decorate leather-hard clay—a focused, creative, and zero-mess activity ideal for team-building. 3. The Rhythm: The resonant sounds of the Udu, a traditional clay drum, for unique sound meditation and rhythmic connection sessions. My work is rooted in creating tangible, sensory connections. Whether through shaping, decorating, or listening, I design sessions that foster presence, collaboration, and creative flow, aligning with corporate goals in wellness, culture, and development

Travel Locations

Open to discussing future opportunities abroad. International bookings require a custom quote covering all logistics, travel, and a project surcharge.

Client Requirements

Universal Requirements (All Sessions) Contact Person: Please provide an on-site contact name and mobile number. Load-in Access: I require temporary loading access near the entrance and a trolley to transport heavier materials. Setup & Breakdown: I require 45-60 minutes for setup and 30-45 minutes for breakdown. Please schedule this before and after the official session time. Indoor/Covered Space: All sessions require a covered or indoor area protected from weather. 1. For the "CLEAN-HANDS" CLAY WORKSHOP What I Bring: Carving & stamping tools. Optional coloured slips (non-toxic) and brushes Individual and cleaning materials. For local events in Barcelona: I provide the leather-hard clay pieces. What I Require: Tables & Chairs: Standard banquet tables and/or a long wide table and chairs for all participants. Particpants should bring protective clothing against clay staining. For events abroad: clay can be sourced locally if arranged in advance, or the client can provide leather-hard pieces based on my specifications for a small preparation fee. Water Source: Please ensure access to a water source and a sink for practical cleaning. 2. For the LIVE WHEEL-THROWING DEMONSTRATION What I Bring: My portable pottery wheel,clay and toolkit (if venue can't provide it). What I require: Power: A standard 220V electrical outlet within 10 meters of the demonstration area. Water Source: Essential. Please ensure easy access to a water source and a sink/bucket disposal point. Floor Protection: The venue must provide a protective floor covering (e.g., heavy-duty tarp, plastic sheeting) for the wheel area. Electric Kiln (OPTIONAL): I do not bring a kiln. If you wish for me to fire the demonstration pieces on-site, the client must provide a plug-in electric kiln (e.g., a small test kiln) and confirm its availability a week in advance. Otherwise, the pieces remain unfired. 3. For the UDU DRUM SOUND EXPERIENCE What I Provide: Traditional Udu drums and hand percussion for participant use. For smaller sessions, I bring a portable speaker and 1-3 microphones. Required: Technical support for sounding the instruments, especially if it's at open spaces with large groups Seating: Open floor space for a circle, or chairs for an audience. ⚙️ Important Technical Notes Firing Services: For workshops, finished pieces are typically unfired. I can provide information for local firing services in Barcelona upon request, for an additional fee and timeline. Changes: Any changes to group size, location, or technical requirements must be communicated at least 72-24 hours in advance. Final Balance: The agreed balance is due prior to the session start.

Focus Areas

Creative/CultureWell-being/Health

Location

FFWM+2P Madridejos, Spain

Languages

Catalan, English, Spanish

Corporate Experience

Not Yet

Certifications & Credentials

Artistic Ceramics Technician (Higher Degree)

Past Experience Doing Sessions

Yes - Performing

Past Clients

Ajuntament de Sant Julià de Vilatorta

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