Few paintings have evoked such clear and strong feelings of vitality as "Rise from within".
It shows an intricate contrast of colour and texture -- below vs above water, the light vs the dark, the humpback's belly lines perpendicular to the water surface, glowing with the rising, warm sun over the wintry snowy mountains.
This piece is full of confident, positive energy.
Emy has a rare gift. She is not only an incredibly creative artist, she creates art that can genuinely change lives.
These affirmation cards have become something very special in my life. The combination of her beautiful art and the powerful words makes you stop, reconnect with yourself, and remember what you already carry within you. Your intuition. Your power. Abundance. The ability to receive, transform, and create the life you want.
I love having them where I can see them because sometimes one glance is enough to bring my mind back to the energy and intention I want to live from. They have helped me transform the way I think and feel and have become part of my own manifestation journey.
That is what makes Emy’s work so extraordinary to me. She doesn’t simply create something beautiful to look at. She creates beauty with meaning and purpose, something that continues working within you long after you have looked at it.
These cards are genuinely life-changing, and I am so grateful she created them.
Esta preciosa obra de arte me acompañará en la casa donde vivo, en Arenys de Mar, un pequeño pueblo al noreste de Barcelona.
Es una copia maravillosa de Rise From Within, en la que se aprecia especialmente el toque de espátula que Emy aporta a sus obras. La paleta de colores se percibe con muchísima fuerza y cada detalle transmite la esencia de la pieza original.
Ha llegado perfectamente, y me hace especialmente feliz tenerla conmigo. Hace muchos años que admiro el trabajo de Emy, y estoy encantada de que Rise From Within forme ahora parte de mi hogar y, de alguna manera, también de mí.
Gracias, Emy, por crear obras que llegan tan profundamente. ❤️
I absolutely love this print featuring the whales tale languidly dissapearing beneath the waves because not only is it a magnificent composition, it reminds me of the happiest times from my childhood when I was fishing with my father around the bays in South Bay, Kaikoura. We would often see huge whale tails and even a breach occasionally, it was a riveting sight to behold. Every time I look at Emy's print, my heart feels uplifted as I recall those find memories. I'll cherish this lovely print.
I purchased Abundance at the Mana Art Fair and am enjoying having it on my kitchen wall. As I stand at the bench I can take in the fine details of the clay work and the harmonious use of colour. The unpainted clay texture reminds me of the patterns left in sand on the see floor after wave movements.
This one stood out to me straight away. The detail in the tūī and the flowers is really impressive, especially knowing it’s made from clay. The tūī looks really lifelike, and the colours give it a nice pop without being too much. This piece will go beautifully in any room. We currently have it in the office and it certainly has brightened up the room.
My love necklace brings me so much joy! It is my daily reminder to focus on love around me and be thankful for all the beauty in my life!
The words I AM LOVE clay art was for me more than to decorate my wall.
For me it is a gentle reminder of who I am.
The beautiful texture and colours draws you in. I can sense the care in the details and the raised patterns around the words are like gentle waves spreading outward. My eyes keep exploring, and when I see it on the wall, I stop and take a deep breath for my body to soften.
Carefully packed with a lovely message.
A beautiful piece for any space as a reminder where you want more softness, more presence, more self-connection. Thank you Emy.
Much love, Brigitte 🫶
I’m just 9 years old and my mum booked this workshop for me as i was interested in clay arts. I love clay arts and finaly got to learn it. I went there as a person eho knows nothing about clay, but i am a pro after join the class.
I love the clay art workshop and Emy is so passionate about clays. I booked the class to enjoy it with my 9 years old and we loved it. We had great time and its definitely worth every penny. We would come back for more workshops. Emy’s creations are amazing to be purchased as well. Highly recommended
It was my first time doing a workshop like this, so I was a little nervous at the start, but after the cacao ceremony I was able to relax quite a bit. It was a kind and friendly group of people and it was an international group with a wide range of ages as well. Although the base of the artwork was the same, everyone's finished work was completely different, which I found quite interesting. Once I decided on the design, I focused on it a lot, and I felt that it is very important to have time in my daily life to immerse myself in something without thinking about anything else. Of course, you can also chat while you are working. Emy respects your way of doing things. After the art is completed, you can have your work framed nicely. I display it in my living room and enjoy seeing it every day. If you are wondering whether to participate in this workshop, I recommend you give it a go.
Loved everything about the workshop! Starting with cacao and meditation to a yummy grazing platter😍 then spending time being creative and exploring different clay techniques😍
Emy has such a beautiful wairua (soul/spirit) and you can feel it embraced in all her mahi (work) ❤️ so grateful and inspired to be more creative now!! It was my first time doing any artsy workshops too!
This was my second workshop with Emy, and I really enjoyed the chance to build on the skills I learned in the first one. The pace was mindful and grounding, and the weaving process was both creative and relaxing. I especially loved Emy’s beautiful singing during the Cacao ceremony — it made the whole experience feel extra special and heart-centred. I left with a piece of artwork I’m proud of and a deep sense of calm. Highly recommend!
This is my third time joining the workshop and it’s as wonderful as the first two times. Actually it’s even better since this time my friends joined as well! It’s just a lovely time for all of us to get together and get away from work. It’s an awesome me/us tome for us 😉🙏🏻 Thanks Emy! 💯recommended!!
This half of the year, I have been intentionally encouraging myself to seek inspirational material, feeding my love for art therapy. I found myself at Emy's Woven Art Clay workshop held at Pātaka Art + Museum. Working with my hands and being in a supportive space enabled a peaceful reconnection with oneself. Emy has the most beautiful aura, creating openness and leading the group with positive affirmations. Time and space completed melted away! I thoroughly recommend this to anyone who wishes to mould themselves, explore, and embrace stillness. It was much about the art as it was mindfulness. Thank you Emy x
I had a wonderful time at the mindful art workshop led by Emy. In my work as a therapist and Mum, I do a lot of giving, so it felt like such a gift to have this dedicated space for reflection, creativity and connection. The atmosphere was welcoming, tranquil and spacious. I loved the cacao ceremony and Emy's beautiful singing, and the time to journal and contemplate what we are grateful for. The clay art was a new process for me and I enjoyed getting into the process of it, without focusing on the end result.
Emy made sure we were well looked after with yummy snacks and tea provided throughout the afternoon, and even an art giveaway to three lucky participants. I really appreciated this space to pause and focus on me.
How wonderful on a blustery Saturday afternoon to attend Emu's Mindful Clay workshop surrounded by lovely wāhine, inspiring music, delicious cacao and many mindful moments creating our masterpieces. I really appreciated the chance to pause and just be
Emy’s clay art workshop provided me with a space to unwind and do what calms me the most - creating art. More than the final output, it was the process I enjoyed the most. Concentrating on life, counting blessings, folding and shaping clay, and making a piece that was my own were among the highlights. Highly recommend this to anyone who seeks a peaceful retreat.
I recently attended the Mindful Clay Workshop with Emy, and it was such a beautiful, uplifting experience. From the moment we began with the cacao and gratitude ritual, I felt myself slow down and reconnect with the present. Emy’s gentle guidance made creating my own clay art feel effortless and joyful, especially since I'm a beginner with very little artistic sense, I felt completely at ease.
The art I made is now in my office, along with one of Emy's pieces, and I love them. They're colorful, vibrant, and a daily reminder of the positivity in my life.
The whole atmosphere of the workshop was welcoming and inspiring, and I left feeling both relaxed and creatively fulfilled. I highly recommend this workshop.
I met Emy when she attended my KGHypnobirthing antenatal course when pregnant with her first baby! Emy is a precious person and it was a privilege to attend her workshop with my teenager, who is very creative. It was a special time together, crafting side by side and taking time out of busy family life. Emy created a calm, supportive atmosphere and the group got on well. I'd highly recommend to any parent with a creative teen!
Emy’s workshop was such a wonderful experience! Before we started with art we did a lovely cacao ceremony and some breath work meditation which gave us the right mindset for the intentional art session. The topic was growth and Emy guided us through the topic that reflected then in our art work. Emy showed us amazing techniques on how to handle clay on paper and we were able to use lots of different tools that were provided .
It was such a beautiful escape from the daily life and a long needed break for me, a busy toddler mum! It was so refreshing to be creative again and to reflect on your life while making art. We also had delicious nibbles and a fun raffle !
Thanks Emy for that wonderful afternoon! I can highly recommend to anyone who needs a break and wants to be creative. Emy offered us such a warm and friendly space to do so!
Such a beautiful moment and workshop, surrounded by lovely souls. I highly recommend doing the workshop, it's an amazing me time moment, where get to learn to draw with clay and go at your own pace, with a beautiful breathing moment. Emy is an amazing teacher and woman. Just allow you to that time for your inner self, you deserve it!
This is my second time at Emy’s workshop, and I loved every single bit of it 💛 I really enjoyed the theme of the workshop, which is growth. I loved that we spent some time to do breathe work, and also to reflect on ourselves and count our blessings 🕊️. I also really liked the way we could let our creative juices flow 👩🏻🎨. Highly recommend for people who want to try something new, and/or to give themselves some well-deserved quality me-time 💯.
This workshop was a much needed pause and reset to what has been a start to the year. Emy was very patient at guiding us with how to use the clay and encouraging us to explore creating what we feel. I enjoyed the workshop and am looking forward to creating more clay art in the future. Thanks Emy.
To spend a whole afternoon as a busy mum of two kids entirely focused on my own heart and creativity with such a lovely group of people was delightful. I absolutely loved the slow start with the cacao ceremony, intention setting, and breathwork that came with a beautiful mix of cultures. My friends and I are planning to create some more clay art at our next girl's night, and I'm looking forward to sharing this really accessible way of working with clay with my kids too.