TheraClay Studio

04/05/2026

Introducing the first of my Special Interest Workshops!
Lino Cut & Print!
Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/26TheraPlay1

23/11/2025

There’s still time to get your Christmas gifts!!

22/11/2025

In February 2022, I launched my solo pottery studio after a 3 year partnership.

was set up to jointly support my group counselling practice while meeting my personal yen to create.

It has been a fantastic time of honing my skills in the art of ceramic making, sharing of knowledge with the small community of like-minded creatives and also of sharing work with my fellow therapists in providing service of care to families in need.
2025 is a special year! We only have one chance to hit 70! I can’t think of a better excuse to celebrate this time in my special space, with some very special folks!
Not all are “potty” like me! But all are creative!

Come join us in this Open House event!
Meet artists with varying skills… talk about how art is life giving…maybe take home one of our creations. Maybe meet a new friend! Tell your family and friends!
Dream Designs
Yeo Balota

16/05/2025

Which one does not belong?

29/12/2024

Born in the year of the Goat, I have entered the last year of my Sixties!
I realised that my reference of this age is that of my parents in their 60s and 70s. Let’s just say I didn’t have a positive image of being this age!
But here I am, on the cusp of turning 70! 😱

You know what? I’m excited and looking forward to living life fully for the next however many years there may be left! At this age, the end is more imminent. Ooh! I want to live fully while I have energy and resources.

Growing old with sufficient resources is a good place to be! I am thankful! I worried often about not having enough.
Growing old with adult children is such a delight! I can see how well they have turned out and my hard work as a young parent paid off - baring lots of mistakes in between.
Growing old with grandchildren - a priceless gift!!! It speaks of great blending of two sets of families; it gives me opportunities to love and be loved; to learn new ways and reinforce old values among very many other blessings that families bring. Best of all, I can be a kid with them (and break rules) and then evoke the “your parents don’t allow” when I change my mind! 🤣

And the point of posting on this space…
I celebrate the fact that at this age, I am happily indulging in my current hobby and passion! Finding my artist’s voice, sharing and working with a small community of fellow hobbyists and still maintaining my counselling practice. I run 2 businesses, it’s true. But they are run because of my love for people and art. A practice that is sustainable but not hugely profitable. I thank God for His providence and I hope that I’m making good use of my one life to be a channel of His love to those I encounter.
May I take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a happy 2025!

24/12/2024

10/12/2024

To receive a commission is very affirming for a creator. But with it comes the stressful responsibility and lack of full control of the final outcome. It has taken me 5 weeks to reach this last stage of glaze firing these two. I was so nervous that I forgot to video record the kiln opening!
Ah well… next time! Meanwhile, here’s the story…
Chicken Jayce, as she is called, posted a video of my Fox globe light during November’s Clay Festival. H saw it and contacted me, requesting a similar light, but with a cat.
I made 4 others, and with extra clay on hand, I made one last small piece.
As I designed each piece, I knew I had to add a chicken on this small globe. Don’t you think she’s perfectly cute for a cutie Chicken Jayce!

14/11/2024

Clay Makers’ Market is done! Life at the studio should be “back to normal”!
What’s normal for a potter, is to start practising to upskill! And oh… how I long to play!!!
But for the studio manager, it’s also time for maintenance work!
In this case, it means grinding the kiln shelves and protecting it with a layer of kiln wash! Hard work, but essential!!

19/10/2024

What a delight it was to take time off my own routine, and come to Kuching to visit and participate in Tuson’s ceramics exhibition!
As a less experienced potter, I am inspired!
As a Singaporean, I am humbled by the depth of Sarawak’s cultural heritage.
As a friend of the family, I feel so privileged meet the extended family, and share in this special event.