Play with Clay classes start Jan. 31. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY NEWS

Play with Clay, is a new five-week clay art and wellness experience, begins Jan. 31 at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Classes are from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Art Center Clay Studio, will allow participants to have the opportunity to learn about wellness, coping skills and the benefits of art making, while being creative in the clay studio. Sessions will include mental health wellness education and clay instruction led by local art therapy interns, Jane McConnell and Lauren Sherwood.

New participants are welcome every week but you must reserve your spot by emailing, playwithclayLA@gmail.com. No art experience is necessary, and while the classes are free, a suggested donation of $3 is recommended for each session to help cover material costs.

The Jan. 31 session will focus on an Intro to Art as Wellness with, Clay Instruction: The Basics and Pinch.