subterranean
Subterranean
Pottery Supervision
Supervision is a critical piece of becoming an Art Therapist and a Counselor. Providing supervision is a sacred privilege, imparting knowledge and sharing wisdom with new practitioners.
This supervision modality is unique, offering clay-based experientials and instruction.
Small Group Cohort
This is a small group supervision structure with up to 6 group members for each session. Cohorts will get to know each other and share ideas and information.
Existing group members will be able to secure their seat for the next session before it opens to public.
Schedule and Session Structure
Supervisions are on Monday nights from 6-8p.
2 hours weekly for 8 weeks, with 2 weeks breaks in between sessions.
Each session will include check-ins, demos, art therapy/counseling content, an experiential, process, and clean-up.
An agenda and info pack will be emailed out ahead of session start.
Majority of sessions will focus on techniques and interventions using a midfire stoneware pottery clay. However due to bisque and glaze firing schedules, we will also use modeling clay and other types of clay that can be used with clients without a kiln.
8 week sessions
Due to the nature of pottery, sessions are designed to accommodate the full amount of time and effort needed to create complete artworks from a ball of wet clay to fully glazed piece. Two hours is needed from start to finish each night, and eight weeks to see pieces through from creation to bisque fire to glaze and final glaze firing. Group members can expect to make several pieces throughout their 8 week session.
Supervision hours
As an LPAT/ATR℠ I am able to provide between 50 and 75 hours for
ATR-P® supervision towards your ATR℠, depending on your site.
As an LPCC-S I can provide all required LPC hours towards your independent licensure.
Non-art therapy LPCs are invited to join this clay-based supervision; sessions are fully compliant with the supervision needs of LPCs; supervision includes discussion of counseling discipline tenets including the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
Experience
All experience levels are welcome and encouraged - whether you have never touched clay before or you are an experienced ceramic artist. Instruction will be provided throughout each session.
Supplies per 8 week session
Pottery Supervision at Subterranean includes one 25 pound bag of clay, one pint of glaze for the group to share, one starter kit of basic pottery tools, a plastic bin for clean-up, bats for storage, wooden boards for handbuilding.
What to bring, what to wear
Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting clay on or wet. Aprons are often used by potters. Bring your personality and energy of your whole person. Clip your finger nails before supervisions, as long nails impede clay work. Connect with me prior if this is a deal breaker, we can figure it out together. Bring hair ties if you have longer hair.
Introverts welcome and supported! As an introvert myself, I understand group situations can be hard - you will be honored in your unique way of introvertedness.
Fees
Each 8 week session is $800. This breaks down to $50 per hour for the supervision series with clay, glaze, firing and other supplies included in fee.
A deposit of $100 is expected at time of registering for the eight weeks, and payments can be made weekly during the course of the 8 weeks. Registration secures your spot for 8 weeks, and any cancelation needs to be made 24 hours in advance otherwise payment is expected. A limited amount of income-based scholarships are available. Please send inquiries to erin@subterraneancle.com.