Simon gave the group an introduction to making ceramic pots. Participants learnt four basic techniques of pinch pots, coil pots, sculpture and press moulding techniques.
“I have not worked with clay and was apprehensive but as the class progressed I really enjoyed the process.”
– Participant
“I found the whole course very enjoyable and Simon explained everything step by step, although we all started with the same basic shape everyone did something different.”
– Participant
“Really enjoyed it, learnt a lot in a short time, look forward to learning more in the future.”
– Participant
“Everyone seems to have enjoyed it, most people have come back. Putting yourself in someone else’s head space- why they are here and what needs they have. They’ve been losing themselves in it, using their minds, thinking about colour and shape.”
– Simon Shaw
The Avenue, Belle Vale, is one of several PSS Wellbeing Centres in South Liverpool and Liverpool City Centre. It provides recovery-focused mental health support to people experiencing the challenges of living with anxiety, depression and other forms of emotional distress.
PSS believe that everyone is creative and that creativity can play a powerful role in a person’s mental health and wellbeing; individuals are invited to attend craft courses to learn new techniques, strategies and skills with support from others.