Mindful Clay

"Grief does not shrink with time, but we can grow around it—creating space within ourselves to carry and contain it."

This workshop offers a calm, creative space to gently explore loss through the process of making a personalised grief jar. The session invites participants to connect with their emotions through the grounding, tactile experience of working with clay.

The workshop will be led by Sarah Core, a British ceramic artist whose practice is rooted in the mindful and healing power of clay. Based at her studio at Home Farm in Elstree, Hertfordshire, Sarah creates a nurturing environment where creativity, emotional reflection, and quiet connection are at the heart of the experience.

In this supportive and mindful group setting, you'll be in the company of others also navigating their own experiences of loss. Through the act of creating together, the workshop fosters reflection, shared understanding, and a sense of belonging.

Whether you're newly grieving or carrying long-held loss, this session provides space to slow down, connect inward, and honour your story — one shape, one breath, one piece at a time.

What to Expect:

• A welcoming, guided clay session (no experience needed)
• The creation of your own grief jar
• Time for quiet reflection and group connection
• A calm, supportive space to explore personal emotions
• All materials provided

£5 per session – all proceeds go to our partner charity, Cruse Bereavement Support.

Disclaimer:
This workshop is facilitated by a creative practitioner, not licensed therapists or mental health professionals. While it is designed to offer a supportive and expressive space, it is not a substitute for professional therapy or clinical support.

Please be aware that it might touch on sensitive or emotional experiences and could be triggering for some participants. We encourage you to engage at your own pace and take care of your wellbeing throughout adn after. Support resources will be available, and you're welcome to step away at any time.

This workshop is part of the exhibition "Letters to Forever" created by Natalia Millman.

Letters to Forever — NATALIA MILLMAN

6-28 August

St Peter's Church, St Albans, Hertfordshire

"Letters to Forever" is proudly supported by Arts Council England and funded by #NationalLottery players as part of its National Portfolio, bringing creativity and culture to Hertfordshire.