This month I had the wonderful opportunity to help facilitate the collaborative design & installation of a new (temporary) mural in South Corvallis! The Nest Artist Collective, a group of 8 artists, joined together in creating " a love letter to Corvallis". We are all moms navigating the new normal during this pandemic. Our intention has been to brighten the space, boost morale and provide a visual sense of community that serves to uplift during this challenging time.
This Spring, as you all know, has been challenging the way in which we connect as a community. The precautions put in place to keep our community safe in response to COVID-19 has prevented in person teaching at my home studio. In lieu of in person classes I decided to offer an experimental class based on supply kits and online tutorials to a handful of my existing students who wished to continue to create at home during this time. I called the class CSClay ( Community Supported Clay). Having a creative outlet can be huge in processing emotions during difficult times ( for children and adults alike). This class served as a good way to stay connected to students and offer inspiration and tutorials guiding them in engaging projects that were completed at home ( with a few porch pick up trips back and forth for firing). We focused on Spring theme projects including fairy doors, ceramic wind chimes, berry bowls, stepping stones and more. Here are a few photos of students working on their projects at home. 
