Our story
ClearDune Atelier was born from a quiet afternoon walk along a pale, wind-brushed dune. The rhythm of soft steps inspired a way of learning clay that centers breath, posture, and gentleness. We chose a pastel studio palette to create a sense of safety for beginners and room for reflection for advanced makers.
Mission
Help people discover calm confidence through clay, honoring every learner’s pace and celebrating tactile curiosity.
Approach
We break complex motions into soft milestones: hand warm-up, safe wedging, mindful centering, and clean finishing rituals.
Community
Inclusive, fragrance-aware space with labeled tools, flexible seating, and open conversation about comfort needs.
The team
Mara Bennett
Founder • Instructor
Specializes in soft-lift wheel technique and shoulder-friendly trimming methods.
Evan Park
Glaze Guide
Loves pastel surface stories: matte blushes, milk-wash whites, and lavender speckles.
Sora Liang
Hand-Building Mentor
Coil and slab methods for ergonomic builds and crack prevention.
Studio practices
- Quiet-hours sign for learners who prefer minimal conversation.
- Color-coded tool trays that match lesson segments.
- Gentle wrist stretches to bookend sessions.
- Optional journaling sheets to track forms, trims, and glaze tests.