Intuitive and Embodied Ceramics with Camila
Dive into a profound experience exploring the connection between body and clay through somatic practices inspired by Body-Mind Movement, Somatic Experiencing, and engaged ecology. Using wheel-throwing and hand-building, sculpt pieces that bridge your inner and outer worlds, deepening your awareness of movement, materiality, and craft. Set in Guadalajara’s vibrant arts scene, immerse yourself in Mexico’s rich pottery traditions while discovering new ways to connect with clay—and yourself.
- Snacks, Coffee, & Tea
Pricing
- One Guest
- USD $1375
- Additional guest(s) (max 2)
- USD $580
Meet the Artist
Camila is a Mexican ceramic artist and somatic psychotherapist who blends sculptural, functional, and experimental art. Her work intersects craft and self-inquiry. With a successful ceramics line and a master’s degree in psychotherapy specializing in Somatic Experiencing, Camila has spent years exploring corporeal disciplines like Hatha Yoga, Butoh Dance, and Body Mind Movement, all of which have deeply influenced her approach to clay.
Her creative and somatic practices are nonlinear, shaped by nature, photography, sculpture, and dance. These influences guide her material choices and lead to extensive experimentation and ceramic research to refine her techniques. Specializing in somatic therapeutic methods like Somatic Experiencing and Body Mind Movement, Camila focuses on nervous system regulation and embodiment through movement. She believes that working with her hands brings unconscious processes to the surface, with clay offering a unique space for presence, silence, and contemplation.
Camila is excited to share this journey with you, believing clay is a powerful tool for body awareness and subconscious exploration. Besides ceramics, she looks forward to the cultural exchange and sharing the vast possibilities that the city offers in terms of culture, nature, and fun.
Her creative and somatic practices are nonlinear, shaped by nature, photography, sculpture, and dance. These influences guide her material choices and lead to extensive experimentation and ceramic research to refine her techniques. Specializing in somatic therapeutic methods like Somatic Experiencing and Body Mind Movement, Camila focuses on nervous system regulation and embodiment through movement. She believes that working with her hands brings unconscious processes to the surface, with clay offering a unique space for presence, silence, and contemplation.
Camila is excited to share this journey with you, believing clay is a powerful tool for body awareness and subconscious exploration. Besides ceramics, she looks forward to the cultural exchange and sharing the vast possibilities that the city offers in terms of culture, nature, and fun.
VAWAA Includes:
- Introduction to somatic processes and techniques for inner exploration and movement.
- Writing and journaling sessions to reflect on experiences and brainstorm clay concepts.
- Concept development and guidance on translating experiences into three-dimensional clay pieces.
- Learn about different clay bodies and ceramic methods.
- Handbuilding techniques such as slab, pinch, and coil.
- Sculpting and surface detailing.
- Option to explore nearby nature areas to create outdoors and/or collect wild clay to take home, if time permits.
- Option to visit Tonalá or Tlaquepaque to explore local pottery traditions and other craft makers, if time permits.
Explore Guadalajara
The birthplace of mariachi music, Guadalajara is Mexico’s second-largest city and home to hundreds of years of architectural heritage. At the same time, it’s undergoing a cultural renaissance, becoming a place for emergent art forms, drawing artists, designers, and chefs from around the world.
It is the hub of a longstanding pottery tradition in nearby areas like Tonalá and Tlaquepaque. With the rise of ceramics, Guadalajara has captured the imagination for different explorations with this artform, from contemporary to more artisanal and crafty works.
Guadalajara’s location, close to the town of Tequila and just a few hours from some of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, makes it a perfect point of departure for a longer vacation.
It is the hub of a longstanding pottery tradition in nearby areas like Tonalá and Tlaquepaque. With the rise of ceramics, Guadalajara has captured the imagination for different explorations with this artform, from contemporary to more artisanal and crafty works.
Guadalajara’s location, close to the town of Tequila and just a few hours from some of Mexico’s most beautiful beaches, makes it a perfect point of departure for a longer vacation.
Additional Details
Guadalajara is beautiful year round to visit. December, January and February tend to have less cultural activities. And, summer tends to be very rainy so things take longer to dry. It is still a good season, just keep in mind that your pieces might take longer to dry which might impact the firing dates.
This VAWAA cannot be extended in duration.
It will be an intense session and you must be ready to do a lot of physical work, should not have back injuries, and be able to handle at least 20kg of weight.
This session is not ideal for kids, however it can be adapted for elderly and people in wheelchairs. Please specify special needs in the booking request because some objects and materials in the studio can be dangerous.
Camila speaks Spanish and English.
This VAWAA cannot be extended in duration.
It will be an intense session and you must be ready to do a lot of physical work, should not have back injuries, and be able to handle at least 20kg of weight.
This session is not ideal for kids, however it can be adapted for elderly and people in wheelchairs. Please specify special needs in the booking request because some objects and materials in the studio can be dangerous.
Camila speaks Spanish and English.
Guest Reviews
Kourtney R., Canada
The ceramics experience with Camila was very inspiring. I got to experience a new clay body and techniques. It was particularly cool to use locally foraged clay to colour my pieces. Additionally, Camila took me around to a local studio, a museum showing traditional ceramics to modern ceramics in Guadalajara, and a full tour at Suro. I really enjoyed my experience and thank Camila for being a great Read more
Linda N., United States
Written by Sue: We learned so much in our ceramic workshop, Camila is brilliant, inspirational and calming at the same time. Her lovely studio is in a neighborhood with lots of cafes and restaurants, and her boyfriend's Kombucha (Boreal) is delicious! Best family vacation ever!
Written by Kenny: The experience was fantastic and Camila was a supportive, creative, and calming presence throughout Read moreJulie C., Canada
This workshop helped me to improve my abilities in slabbuilding and sculpture. The clay used by Camila is very special and I liked it a lot because it is so malleable! Thanks for those days under the Mexican sun!
Kevin Q., United States
Working with Camila was so lovely! Her chill and warm energy combined with the dreamy courtyard helped to create a pressure free environment for me to explore some ideas in ceramics. I have a lot of ceramics experience so while I was not looking for much technical guidance I was looking for creative guidance. Camila was a good sounding board for me to discuss what I was thinking and her experience Read more
