Come and join me to play with clay for a day. Together in a small group we will explore simple hand-building and surface decoration techniques using colored slips. This is an easy and fun way to open your creativity and achieve very beautiful results. I have an extensive collection of stamps and stencils to explore the endless possibilities this simple process offers. You will make 2-3 small to medium size bowls or plates to take home and treasure. Successful results guaranteed. :-)

Studio is now fully air conditioned for a comfortable creative experience !

Testimonies:

“I had such a wonderful creative time under the skilled supervision of Claudia. Lovely energy amongst the participants. I ended up with 3 pieces that now reside on my hallway table. And I love them! Thank you Claudia for a very special morning spent in your incredible studio”.Laila Bell, Artist/Sculptor

“I enjoyed a couple of pottery classes with Claudia and loved every minute. Very well equipped studio, inspiring help and fabulous results even for me, an absolute beginner. I also found the size of the group just right. Claudia had time for every one Thank you shall be back ;)” Iris Detenhoff, ‘Moontime Diary’.

“Beautiful venue, wonderful teaching and demonstration, allowing lots of creativity.” Tara Cooper

‘Wonderful. Has such a thorough knowledge and very inspirational and holding great space to create. Thank you.” Ceara Kilgariff

“Fabulous-so much covered in 4 hours and super inspiring.” Wendy Kilgariff

10am to 1pm

Cost $75 (for group of 6)

(For smaller or bigger groups costing will be adjusted accordingly)

The price includes all materials, clay, slips and glazes and access to all studio equipment and tools.

Firing cost is extra $8/kg. first firing. $12/kg glaze firing (minimum 1kg per firing).

Reservation is essential.

Open Studio Day every Tuesday and Wednesday 9am -3pm

For ceramic students who learned the basics and can work independently.
Use of studio space and all equipment and coloured slips $10/phr. and firing service cost as above.

(purchased in 3 hour vouchers which you can use as you please).

For other possible options using studio space (for individuals) contact Claudia

There is one pottery wheel so you need to book ahead of time

Also available :one on one Pottery wheel tuition with Claudia $90/hr or book 6 sessions (and get one free) for $450 This includes all materials/clay slips and glazes.  Firing cost as above.

To reserve your spot text Claudia on 0421675474 or leave a message to when I can ring back if you have any questions.

Facilitator Claudia Gyr :

Claudia completed a 3 ½ yr potters apprenticeship in Switzerland in 1979 learning all facets of making a living from pottery.

She has been teaching pottery in Switzerland at an adult education school for 4 years before immigrating to Australia in 1988.

In 1992 she opened her own pottery studio with adjoining art gallery in the Channon where she made a living as a potter and gallery owner for 8 yrs.

After the sale of the gallery Claudia studied and then worked as an Art Therapist and only recently through one of her clients found her way back to clay.

Now still working as a part time art therapist and without the pressures of having to make a living from clay she enjoys sharing her knowledge with others in a relaxed and supportive environment.

“Looking forward sharing some creative and playful time with you.” Claudia :-)

Dear All

This one day group has been running through the college for the last four years and offers an enjoyable day, connecting with each other, exploring and experiencing art therapy processes and learning about the many ways and areas it can be used in mental health and personal development.

Date of Workshop : Saturday 5th of December 10am -4pm

Place :Mullumbimby , Byron Community College

If you are interested please get in touch with the college directly on

02 66843374

Facilitated by Claudia Gyr/ MA Creative Arts Therapy

Mullumbimby Art Therapy is offering a creative exploration Group for Women who have experienced Trauma and Domestic Violence.

The images produced will be  developed into a tarot card set and be part of an exhibition in November (if participants agree).

This is a strength based group focusing on our values and resources.

The group is focused on the enjoyment of being creative together amongst a support circle of women. This is an open group so  women can choose how many weeks they like to participate. An initial interview with the Women’s Resource Centre in Mullumbimby is required. Contact Neroli or Michelle on 02 66844299 or 0457864253

The group runs for four weeks, Fridays from the 17th of July to the 7th of August 10am-1pm and is held in Mullumbimby.

Facilitated by Claudia Gyr/MA Creative Arts Therapy

This year I will run the popular ‘Intruduction to Art Therapy’ day again in Mullumbimby. The next workshop will happen on the Sunday the 29th of March 2015 10am-3:30pm with the wonderful support of the Byron Community College.

For enrolement please contact the College on 02 66843374

I don’t get to update my website regularly anymore but I like to refere you to my pinterest boards where I now pin interesting information in regards of art therapy and other interesting information. It is a quick and wonderful way of sharing information and ideas. So here is the link

https://www.pinterest.com/personalshrines/

And don’t hesitate to contact me, should you have any questions, through the contact form on this website.

I am running an other Art Therapy Group for women who have experienced trauma or domestic violence with the kind support of the Women’s Resource Service. This group has had overwhelmingly positive feedback from women who have been able to feel more confident, better able to cope with their fears, anxiety and stress. The group helps making new connections and provides women with an opportunity to step out of isolation and promote healing. These groups focus on connecting participants with their outer and inner resources and strength. We all tend to focus on the problem and often overlook resources already present. The groups are experiential and educational giving women the understanding and tools to establish a sense of control and stability which are fundamental for trauma resolution.

The program includes four major components.

1. Learning simple mindfulness practices

2. Somatic body centered exercises

3. Education about the biology of trauma

5. Creative arts process to ground experiences and encourage further insights.

What people have said about the last workshop:

“I have learned so much from our excellent tutor, Claudia. It is never too late to repair the damage done in our childhood , is something I have now learned through attending this great group of women.”

“It has supported me to move forward in my life by integrating many loose ends. Trough resolving ideas, thought patterns etc that I have outgrown or come to realise tha they don’t help and support me and installing new one’s that support growth.”

“Claudia is a very gentle, caring and insightful facilitator. She is kind, aware, hugely knowledgeable and has a very loving and healing energy. I feel very fotuneate to have attended this art therapy group. Thank you.”

“I was always too fearful of revisiting my childhood. Through the Art Therapy sessions I learned how to open that tightly closed box of a very frightening childhood.”

6 Week support group, starting 26th of February – 2nd of April 2014.

Wednesdays 9:00am-12:00noon

The group is facilitated by Qualified Arts Therapist Claudia Gyr and run at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Please contact Michelle Walter to make a referral or women may contact the WRS directly on 6684 4299.