Clay as a Mirror: Pottery for INFPs Who Want to Know Themselves
INFPs live rich inner lives—and pottery gives you the stillness and structure to meet yourself there. Each piece becomes a journal entry in clay, helping you explore who you are, how you feel, and where you’re going.
In the 16 Personalities system, INFPs—The Mediators—are seekers of truth, meaning, and identity. At The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah, pottery becomes the gentle, reflective companion on your personal journey.
🪞 Why Clay Helps INFPs Reflect and Grow
Unlike most hobbies, pottery doesn’t just ask for your hands—it invites your heart and your story. For INFPs, shaping clay can feel like sculpting your inner world, one form at a time.
- You learn to center—physically and emotionally
- Each piece holds a mood, a moment, a message
- You notice how you react to imperfection, patience, and persistence
- You express feelings that don’t yet have words
Clay reflects who you are, even when you’re not sure yourself. It teaches you to trust process over outcome, and meaning over achievement.
"I can look at every piece I’ve made and remember exactly what I was feeling at the time. It’s like a visual diary." – Nora, INFP
🌌 The Clay Hole: A Place to Discover Yourself Slowly
At The Clay Hole, you’re given tools—but more importantly, you’re given time. Time to reflect, grow, retreat, and return. It’s not just about making something beautiful. It’s about being someone honest—without performance, without pressure.
- Weekly classes give rhythm to your growth
- Quiet, spacious studio to think and feel while you work
- Instructors who respect your space and guide with warmth
- Tools, textures, and glazes that evolve with you
- Optional social events, with no pressure to participate
For INFPs, this is where the inner and outer worlds meet—through clay, through color, through gentle creation that always reveals a little more of you.
"Pottery makes me feel present in my body and mind at the same time. I come here to make peace with both." – Jules, INFP
FAQs for Thoughtful Creators
Will I get to express myself?
In every way. You choose your style, pace, and process—and no two INFPs create the same way.
Is this space supportive of mental health?
Yes. Many of our members use pottery as a way to process anxiety, grief, burnout, and growth. You’ll be in good company.
Can I change directions mid-project?
Absolutely. That’s the beauty of clay. It teaches you to adapt and listen to what’s emerging.
Conclusion
If you’re an INFP looking to know yourself better, pottery might be the mirror you’ve been missing. At The Clay Hole, you’ll find quiet, insight, and a creative path that helps you see your soul in form. No rush. No pressure. Just presence.
Find us on social media
You can find The Clay Hole—and studio owner Dan Pearce—across social media, where nearly 3 million people follow along. Dan has been creating online since 2010, sharing pottery videos that are often hilarious, often helpful, and always full of heart. Come say hi and see what we’re making this week!
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Written by Dan Pearce, studio owner of The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah.