Need a break from the constant swirl of news and screens? Come spend an evening doing something slower and more grounding.

In this relaxed clay workshop at Carol Lake Studios, we’ll sculpt a small Eastern Cottontail rabbit using simple hand-building techniques. As we work, we’ll talk a little about the wild rabbits that live right outside our doors—and how learning to really see them can deepen our connection to the natural world.

You’ll also learn the difference between the common Eastern Cottontail and the much rarer New England Cottontail, and how habitat restoration efforts are helping this native species recover.

Classes take place in my converted old barn studio, warmed by a cozy pellet stove. Evening classes are BYOB, so bring a favorite drink, gather a friend, and enjoy a creative night out with clay.

Dress warmly (it’s still a New England barn), don’t mind the occasional enthusiastic Jack Russell studio assistant, and come ready to relax, laugh, and make something with your hands.