In May 2023, I collaborated with Rev. Ann Evans, Shinto priest and certified Forest Therapy Guide on offering a spring event for visitors to Shin Mei Spiritual Centre on Knapp Island. After a morning of contemplative shinrin-yoku in the coastal forest, we gathered in a circle of tree log seating to form stoneware clay cups, using our hands along with nature’s textures and tools foraged on the island. Everyone’s kiln-fired pieces turned out beautifully! An encore day was scheduled for summertime in August and fully booked with keen participants.