When Your Mind Won’t Stop Racing, Pottery Helps You Slow Down

When your thoughts race, your heart pounds, and everything feels like too much—pottery helps you slow it all down.

Anxiety doesn’t need to run the show. At The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah, we offer weekly pottery classes designed to help anxious adults find calm, connection, and confidence—one piece of clay at a time.

It’s not therapy. It’s not a performance. It’s a quiet, grounded practice that meets you where you are. Whether you're dealing with social anxiety, general anxiety, or burnout, our studio becomes a place where your nervous system can *finally breathe.*

How Pottery Helps Ease Anxiety

Pottery works with the nervous system, not against it. You’re using your hands, staying present, and creating something from the earth. It’s tactile, meditative, and rooted in the moment—which is exactly what anxiety tends to pull you away from.

• Repetitive motion calms the mind and lowers cortisol levels
• No social pressure—just gentle, side-by-side creativity
• You control the pace, the project, and the level of interaction
• Quiet studio, kind instructors, and room to take breaks as needed
• Progress in pottery often boosts confidence in daily life

You don’t have to explain your anxiety here. You don’t have to mask or push through. Just show up. The clay will meet you where you are. See Membership Options & Prices

A Studio Designed With Anxiety in Mind

The Clay Hole isn’t loud, overwhelming, or chaotic. It’s calm, structured, and easy to navigate. Our members include adults with social anxiety, performance anxiety, sensory challenges, and those navigating emotional overload—and we go out of our way to make sure *you feel safe here.*

• Classes are weekly and membership-based—no big crowds or strangers each week
• You can sit in the same spot, come late, or leave early if needed
• Couches, cocoa, snacks, and quiet spots to decompress
• Plenty of space—nearly 10,000 sq. ft. with hand-building and wheel areas
• Led by Dan Pearce, who understands anxiety firsthand and has built a studio around comfort

“I have panic attacks, and I didn’t think I’d last more than one class. But pottery helped me breathe again. Now it’s the highlight of my week.” — E.R.

*You’re allowed to take up space here. You’re allowed to relax. And you’re allowed to have something that feels like yours.*

Conclusion

Anxiety doesn’t have to define your days. You deserve something that brings you peace, progress, and quiet joy. Pottery might not solve everything—but it can absolutely help. And you don’t have to do it alone.

Join a Class and Let Pottery Calm Your Mind