Body of Clay
Handbuilding Clay Class
A creative class for those fighting against body and food shame. Get your hands dirty! In this hand building class we will create a community of softness, shape and space through clay. While this experience can be healing this is not a therapy group.
More Information:
Class Schedule (8 week sessions)
Tuesday, September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4
from 6-8pm
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Saturday, September 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8
from 9-11am
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Location:
Beyond Therapy and Nutrition Center
842Durham Road
STE 200
Newtown, PA
Cost $350
Includes 8 instructed classes, Up to 15 hours of open studio hours, plus all supplies and material needed (25 pound bag of clay per person). Includes kiln firing and glazing of pieces.
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Limited Space for each class!
To sign up click above for Tuesday or Saturday
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call Sheranda at 267-364-5396 ext 1 or
email at hello@beyondnewtown.com
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Got Questions?
We’ve Got You.
What should I wear?
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy—clay has a way of showing up everywhere (in a good way). You’re welcome to bring an apron if you like, but no need to be fancy.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just yourself! All supplies are provided and included in the cost. If you have favorite pottery tools you’d like to use, feel free to bring them—but we’ve got everything you’ll need.
What kind of clay are we using?
We’ll be working with low fire clay and glazes—pieces will be fired in two steps (low fire and high fire).
Do I need any art experience?
Absolutely not. This space is for beginners, creatives, and recovering perfectionists alike. The goal is expression, not precision. Come as you are—we mean it.
Is this a therapy group?
Nope! While the experience can be healing, this is not a therapy group. It’s a creative rebellion—a place to play, connect, and smash diet culture with a handful of clay.
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What are open studio hours and when are they?
Open studio hours are a chance for you to drop in and work on your project at your own pace. While there won’t be formal instruction during this time, it’s a great opportunity to continue a piece you didn’t finish or dive deeper into your creative process. Open studio times will be posted before the first class.
Cami, Student
“Body of Clay allowed me to be creative, patient and grow in a community. Dana is a great leader."
Carol, Student
"This class allowed me to be able to get out of my head and concentrate on something that was not my thoughts."
Kelsey, Student
“Body of Clay helped me slow down and create in safe, no pressure zone. Letting me connect with myself and others through clay!”
Meet your Guide:
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Dana Snook is the co-founder of Beyond and a proud diet culture dropout. A seasoned dietitian and body liberation advocate, Dana found her way to pottery during her own journey of self-discovery—and hasn’t looked back since.
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When she’s not supporting clients, you’ll find her in the studio with clay-covered hands, deep in the joyful mess of creation. Known for her whimsical and heartfelt animal sculptures, Dana brings warmth, humor, and honesty to everything she makes.
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Through clay, Dana has confronted her own perfectionism, grown her patience, and learned to let go, one lump of earth at a time. Now, she’s bringing those lessons into a bold new offering: a space where body liberation and creativity meet.
In Dana’s world, there’s no “right” shape—just real ones.