Soft Form: Handbuilt Vase Workshop led by Martha Monica

Join us for a 2-hour handbuilt vase workshop designed to reconnect you with the joy of making. In this playful, hands-on session, you'll explore the fundamentals of clay through slow, intentional handbuilding techniques—no experience needed.

Together, we’ll shape and sculpt one-of-a-kind vases that are both functional and expressive. You’ll be guided step-by-step, with space to experiment, relax, and enjoy the process. All materials are provided, and your finished piece will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup at a later date.

Come as you are, get your hands in clay, and spend an evening immersed in creativity, community, and craft.

What to expect:

• A relaxed, beginner-friendly introduction to handbuilding with clay

• Step-by-step guidance on shaping and sculpting your own unique vase

• Time to slow down, get tactile, and enjoy the creative process

• All materials provided—just bring your curiosity and hands

• A cozy, community-oriented setting to create and connect

• Your finished vase, ready for kiln-firing and pick-up at a later date

• Snack plate by Grazing In Grey

Get to know Martha, For much of her adult life, Martha lived within the structured rhythm of the corporate world. But stepping away from that bubble uncovered something quietly waiting—a long-held connection to clay that had gone untended.

What began as creative curiosity evolved into Martha Monica Ceramics—a practice rooted in self-discovery, slowness, and transformation. During the pandemic, a move to Beaver Valley marked a turning point. There, Martha and her partner restored a neglected shed into a studio sanctuary—a space that reflected not only a physical shift, but an emotional and creative awakening.

Going back and forth from the city to her farmhouse in Beaver Valley…Martha dreams of living here full time and welcoming guests more often into her scandi inspired pottery studio. 

She will open your heart to creativity and confidence whilst you work with clay on a beautifully curated tablescape. 

Come on by for some light hearted laughs, and a chance to unwind and push boundaries while walking away with your own piece of art