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Clayfulness Studio
Somatic & Symbolic Claywork
Shaping the Self
Welcome to Clayfulness, where clay supports embodiment and invites self-exploration.
About
The Clayfulness Story
Clayfulness was founded by Bettina Stevanovic, a somatic clay therapist and former academic with a PhD in psychology.
"My journey with clay began as a hobby while I was working as a lecturer at university. Clay invited me to step out of my head and experience a more embodied way of being. Over time, my personal clay practice evolved into a professional calling.
I first opened Wheelfulness Studio, offering mindfulness-based pottery wheel classes. I later founded Clayfulness, as I became increasingly interested in the therapeutic potential of freeform claywork.
Through Clayfulness, I offer an integrative approach that brings together somatic mindfulness, intuitive sculpting, and psychodynamic symbolwork."
Bettina Stevanovic
Somatic Clay Therapist
Clayfulness for Adults
Adult Clayfulness sessions follow the C.L.A.Y.F.U.L. approach, a guided sequence of somatic meditation, intuitive sculpting, and symbolic reflection.
C.
Center:
Establishing embodied presence through grounding movements with clay.
L.
Loosen:
Releasing tension through rhythmic and fluid engagement with clay.
A.
Attune:
Deepening somatic awareness through responsive shaping.
Y.
Yield:
Embracing somatic intuition through freeform sculpting.
F.
Feel Into:
Tuning into the form and its emerging symbolism.
U.
Unfold:
Exploring a symbolic narrative through active imagination.
L.
Luminate:
Reflecting on the symbolism and its deeper meaning.
Clayfulness for Children
Children's Clayfulness sessions are designed to support different ages and stages of development. Older children and teenagers are guided through the C.L.A.Y.F.U.L. steps in a way that is appropriate to their age. Sessions for younger children are more play-based, inviting them to explore and shape the clay in ways that support sensorimotor development, creativity, and imagination.
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