As the year comes to a close, my heart feels so full.

My final public Mindful Clay Art Workshop of the year was beyond what words can describe — laughter, stillness, gratitude, and pure connection filled the room.

Together, we shared warm cacao, took deep breaths, and closed our eyes to celebrate life — just as it is, with love and gratitude.

I sang in Spanish, a melody that came straight from my heart to rebirth, and everyone wrote love letters and affirmations to themselves — gentle reminders of how worthy, loved, and capable they are.

So much beauty unfolded in one afternoon.
It reminded me that these workshops aren’t just about clay — they are about coming home to yourself, slowing down, reconnecting, and remembering what truly matters.

How a Mindful Clay Art Workshop Can Transform a Day (or Even a Life)

• Connection — with yourself and others through shared intention and creativity.

• Mindfulness — slowing down, being present, and savouring the moment.

• Expression — creating something meaningful with your hands and heart.

• Ritual — sharing cacao, breath-work, journaling, and affirmations.

• Joy — feeling lighter, inspired, and reconnected to your inner peace.

Every workshop reminds me why I do this — the smiles, the calm energy, the moments of “aha.”
Art truly has the power to transform us, and I’m so grateful to witness it every single time.

I’m already dreaming about what’s coming next year — perhaps a retreat-like experience where we dive even deeper into creativity, connection, and self-discovery.

But before that, I want to celebrate this moment — the joy of seeing what once lived only in my imagination become real:
A space where young people and adults come together, creating, laughing, and finding stillness through clay.

💛 If you’d like to experience this magic with your own group — friends, colleagues, or loved ones — I’m now open for private Mindful Clay Art bookings! You can contact me directly or visit the Mindful Clay Art Workshop page for details and pricing.

✨ Here’s to more love, mindfulness, and transformation in the year ahead✨

Visit my Instagram account for more stories and videos of these workshops! @ecloart

Lots of love and light,
Emy Oikawa