February 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Re-claym Re-connect Re-member
Monday February 5, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Clay grounds us and connects us to our shared humanity and to the earth. Guided by a registered psychotherapist, tap into a spirit of play and wonder, and engage in a series of clay exercises designed to harness the power of breath and activate the present moment. Experience the joy of one body, one breath, one moment with clay.
The emphasis will be on the process of working with clay and the act of reclamation. At the end of each workshop, the clay will be returned to its original form, letting go of what was created, ready to begin anew. This workshop welcomes participants of all skill levels.
Please read our Ticketing Policy carefully before you register.
Gardiner Friends, please log in to access your discount and front-of-the-line access. Gardiner Friends may only purchase adult clay classes at the discounted rate for membership card holders.
Instructor
Suzanne Thomson
Suzanne Thomson is a ceramic artist, registered psychotherapist, and art therapist with 30 years of experience integrating these practices to facilitate healing, community building, and social transformation work. As a practitioner of Zen Buddhism with training in contemplative arts, sensorimotor psychotherapy, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, she offers psychotherapy and clinical supervision. She teaches at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and has taught at the University of Toronto. Transformation by Fire: Women Overcoming Violence Through Clay, a 10-year retrospective at the Gardiner Museum facilitated by Suzanne, won the 2013 OMA Award of Excellence in Exhibitions. It is a direct reflection of her deep commitment to working collaboratively to address social justice issues through the arts.