Individual Clay Play
One-to-one clay sessions offer a therapeutic and personalised experience, allowing for focused exploration and expression. The clay activities are tailored to the specific needs and emotional challenges of the child, creating a safe space for self-discovery. The malleability of clay enables the child to experiment with shaping and reshaping their feelings in a tangible form. The individualised attention allows the teacher to guide the child through the creative process, encouraging self-reflection and expression, leading to enhanced emotional regulation and a deeper understanding of one's inner world.
Service Description
Embark on a transformative artistic journey with our 4-session Clay Art Therapeutic Program designed specifically for children. Over the course of four engaging and enriching sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, young participants will delve into the world of clay art, unlocking avenues for self-expression and emotional exploration.
Guided by experienced and compassionate teacher, these sessions provide a safe and supportive space for children to channel their creativity while fostering emotional well-being. Through hands-on clay sculpting, children will discover the power of artistic expression as a means to navigate and communicate their feelings.
Our carefully curated program blends therapeutic techniques with the joy of artistic creation, promoting self-discovery and personal growth. Join us for this immersive experience, where each session becomes a stepping stone toward enhanced emotional resilience and a deeper connection to the therapeutic benefits of art.
Course details
Week 1: Exploring Emotions through Clay In the inaugural session, children will be introduced to the therapeutic world of clay art, focusing on identifying and expressing their emotions. Through various clay sculpting activities, participants will learn to externalize their feelings, giving shape to their emotions. Art therapists will facilitate discussions around emotional awareness, helping children recognize and understand their emotional landscape.
Week 2: Creating Calming Clay Mandalas Building on the foundation laid in Week 1, this session will guide children in using clay to create calming mandalas. The emphasis will be on incorporating mindfulness techniques, allowing participants to channel their emotions into intricate designs. Therapists will introduce relaxation exercises, fostering emotional regulation through the meditative process of crafting individualized mandalas.
Week 3: Personalised Emotion Journals In Week 3, children will engage in the creation of personalized emotion journals using clay. Each participant will sculpt symbols or figurines representing various emotions and incorporate them into a journal format. This tactile approach enhances emotional literacy, encouraging children to explore and document their evolving emotional states. Art therapists will facilitate discussions on recognizing patterns and developing strategies for emotional regulation.
Week 4: Collaborative Expression and Celebration The final week brings a sense of closure and celebration. Participants will collaboratively create a group art piece using clay, symbolizing their collective emotional journey. This collaborative endeavor promotes a sense of unity and shared experiences. The session concludes with reflections on the progress made throughout the program, empowering children with newfound tools for emotional regulation and fostering a positive sense of self-expression. Each child will take home their individual and collaborative clay artworks as tangible reminders of their therapeutic journey.
4 x 90 mins
Duration
Location
1
Number of participants
€80
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