Pottery as a Non-Clinical Art Therapy Alternative in Utah

Not everyone wants to sit in a therapist’s office. And not everyone needs a diagnosis to feel like something inside needs care. At The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah, we offer pottery as a hands-on, non-clinical path to healing, expression, and emotional release.

This isn’t art therapy in the traditional sense—we’re not licensed therapists, and we don’t label your process. But we do believe in the power of creating with your hands, showing up for yourself weekly, and letting clay hold what words can’t.

How Pottery Supports Mental Health & Growth

• Provides a physical outlet for emotional stress or anxiety
• Helps build presence and mindfulness through tactile focus
• Allows expression of complex or unspoken emotions
• Offers quiet, safe structure without therapy labels
• Replaces doomscrolling with creativity and self-reflection
• Welcomes you exactly as you are—no pressure, no judgment

Our members include artists, introverts, teachers, engineers, caregivers, and people simply trying to survive something hard. Whether you’re coming through grief, depression, trauma, or burnout—or just need a space to breathe—we’re here for it.

“Pottery has been more healing than any therapy I’ve ever tried. It’s quiet. It’s personal. It’s movement and meditation. This place helped me get back to myself.”
— Jade R., member since 2022

Weekly Class Schedule

• Monday Morning: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Monday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Tuesday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Wednesday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Thursday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Friday Evening (Singles Night): 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

What’s Included in Membership

• One 3.5-hour class per week in a supportive, inclusive studio
• Access to both wheel throwing and hand-building techniques
• Use of 500+ commercial glazes and 100+ underglazes
• Thousands of tools provided—no need to bring anything
• Four instructors per class to guide, assist, and support
• Month-to-month access with no contracts or pressure

Note: Clay and firings are not included in membership but are available in the studio for purchase.

Create Something That Holds You Back

The Clay Hole
12896 S Pony Express Rd, Suite 100
Draper, UT, 84020, USA

Explore how non-clinical art practices can support emotional healing at PositivePsychology.com.