La Mesa, California
Outdoor Pottery Classes
Held in a peaceful backyard studio in La Mesa, California where flowers bloom, chickens wander, and clay becomes whatever you imagine. My pottery sessions take place in nature, where creativity is supported not just by clay, but by the senses. Being outside naturally engages the body in ways an indoor studio can’t. Surrounded by greenery, and shifting light, accompanied by birdsong, subtle floral scents, and fresh air that help the body soften and settle. Together, these natural sensory cues draw you out of your head and into your hands.
What to Expect
Group classes & private lessons include beginner friendly hand-building instruction in a relaxed environment where you can create in good company, surrounded by plants, chickens, and fresh air. Here at Medicine & The Muse, the focus is always on the process—not the finished product.
This is for the ones who are craving something creative & connective. For the ones who are tired of trying to keep it all together & just want space to be. For the ones navigating burnout, chronic stress, or simply the weight of being human in a fast-moving world. You don’t need to be an artist or know anything about pottery. You can just to show up as you are.
Meet the Instructor
I’m Aeryn: a certified mind-body practitioner, nervous system educator, and someone who’s walked the long road of trauma and chronic illness recovery. I fell in love with clay during a time when my body was craving slowness, gentleness, and permission to let go of perfection.
I weave my mind-body and nervous system-informed background into the way I teach through pacing, tone, gentle guidance, and an openness to emotional expression.
What I love most about my classes is the way people begin to open up without even realizing it. Once people settle in and attention shifts from their head to their hands, conversations unfold—about life, curiosity, fear, healing, strange ideas, and big questions we don’t always get to ask elsewhere. I’ve heard everything from deeply personal stories to wild alien theories and profound insights. There’s a sense of safety here that allows people to soften, speak freely, and connect—often without meaning to. And that, to me, is even more meaningful than what’s made with clay.
Scenes from the Studio
A Note on Seasonal Changes:
From late spring to early fall, you can expect birdsong, blooms, butterflies, lush green—the garden at it’s peak. Also… HEAT in the summer months. Late fall to early spring, the studio gives a more minimal, earthy vibe with rain on the tin roof, warm tea, and blankets to keep you cozy as you create.
