Pottery Teachers, Your Vibe Can Change Lives

How Fun Helps Students Learn When students laugh, smile, or feel excited about what they’re doing, their brains release chemicals that help them focus and remember things. Fun makes learning easier! It also helps students feel more relaxed, so they don’t get stuck...

7 ways feeling good helps potters become masters

Why Feeling Good Is the Key to Becoming a Great Potter If you’re here, it’s because something deep inside you is calling—a yearning to become a great potter or ceramic artist. You don’t just want to make a few pots; you want to master the craft. You want your hands to...

How Deep Immersion Effects Your Pottery Skills

True growth as an artist doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a process that unfolds over time, especially when you have the freedom to fully immerse yourself in learning. At Art Escape Retreat, we’ve created an environment that allows potters to go beyond surface-level...
Chronic Pain and the Pottery Studio

Chronic Pain and the Pottery Studio

Understanding Chronic Pain in the Pottery Studio Chronic pain while working in the pottery studio can be characterized by persistent discomfort or pain that lasts for an extended period of typically three months or more, beyond the normal healing time of an injury or...

Choose artistry rather than drugs or alcohol

In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals seek refuge from life’s pressures through various means, including drugs or alcohol. However, there is a healthier and more fulfilling alternative: pottery. Engaging in pottery offers a therapeutic escape that...