If You’ve Ever Felt “Too Much,” This Pottery Studio Was Made for You

Loud laugh? Big feelings? Passionate ideas? You’ve probably been told to tone it down. But what if there’s a space where all of you is just right?

At The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah, we welcome the ones who were always “too much.” Too emotional. Too intense. Too dramatic. Too talkative. Too sensitive. We see that as a gift—not a flaw.

Pottery isn’t just about shaping clay. It’s about reshaping the way you see yourself. And here, you’ll never be asked to shrink.

Why Pottery Is a Safe Place for People Who’ve Felt “Too Much”

Many of us were raised in environments—homes, relationships, churches—where we learned to dim ourselves. Pottery flips that narrative. It gives your energy a place to flow instead of be stifled.

• Clay absorbs intensity without judgment—it wants your expression
• There’s no “right” way to be here—messy, loud, quiet, silly? Yes please
• You can process big feelings through your hands, not your words
• You’ll meet others who’ve also felt “too much” and stopped apologizing
• Weekly rhythm provides grounding and emotional recalibration

A 2020 study on self-expression and art showed that creative activities reduce emotional suppression and increase authenticity and emotional regulation. That means pottery doesn’t just soothe your nervous system—it frees your voice.

You’re Allowed to Be Big Here

You don’t have to monitor your volume. You don’t have to act like everything’s okay. You don’t have to minimize your stories or your joy or your grief. This is a space where you get to take up space—on the wheel, at the hand-building table, and in the community.

• Classes happen weekly—because one-off nights don’t build safety
• Couches, cocoa, snacks, and soft lighting help you feel grounded
• The Clay Hole is LGBTQ+ affirming and radically inclusive
• Our founder Dan Pearce shows up to every class and built this space for people like you

“I’ve been told my whole life that I’m too much—too emotional, too dramatic, too talkative. But at The Clay Hole, nobody flinched. I was just… me. And it felt good.” — K.J.

*You don’t need to be less. You need more spaces that can hold you.*

Conclusion

You’re not too much. You’re just not in the right rooms. But you’re in the right place now. Pottery at The Clay Hole doesn’t just tolerate you—it celebrates you. Come get messy. Come get loud. Come be seen.

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