Local Artist Hannah Cieri Finds Healing Through Pottery and Flower Workshops

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Hannah Cieri, a Belvedere resident, found solace in pottery and flower arranging after battling postpartum depression. She has now turned her creative outlets into local workshops where she teaches community members the therapeutic benefits of working with clay and flowers.

Why it matters

Cieri's story highlights how the arts can be a powerful tool for mental health recovery. By sharing her personal journey and passion for pottery and floral design, she is inspiring others in the community to explore creative hobbies as a means of self-care and healing.

The details

After the birth of her child, Cieri fell into a deep depression but found that working with her hands on pottery and flower arrangements helped her regain a sense of calm and purpose. She has since started offering weekly workshops at a local arts center, teaching participants the fundamentals of pottery making and flower arranging while also discussing the mental health benefits of these creative practices.

• Cieri began struggling with postpartum depression after the birth of her child.
• She started offering weekly pottery and flower workshops at a local arts center in Belvedere earlier this year.

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What’s next

Cieri plans to expand her workshop offerings to include more advanced pottery techniques and seasonal floral design classes in the coming months.