First Friday Creations

A Night of Clay, Community, and Mindfulness with Melba Seto of Seto Pottery

Our November First Friday workshop at Lake Chaparral Ressidents Association was an unforgettable evening led by the generous and deeply grounding Melba Seto, owner of Seto Pottery and Bowness Soapworks. Melba guided participants through beginner hand-building techniques. Beyond the clay, she offered mindfulness, compassion, and thoughtful reflections that made the experience truly special.

Clay slows us down. It asks us to be present. It reminds us to let go. Melba brought that energy into the room with such intention and care.

What Participants Said

The impact of her teaching showed in the feedback:

• “This was such a fun experience. Thanks for your guidance & encouragement.”

• “Thank you for making a safe and comforting space to learn.”

• “Really appreciate the mindfulness and wellness reminders, needed that today.”

• “Very fun event! Keep it up!”

• “Such an awesome workshop. Loved the support and life lessons throughout.”

• “What a fabulous night that made me smile.”

  
  

These reflections capture the heart of the LCRA Art Program:

connection, creativity, and community.

Special Thanks

A warm thank-you to:

• Melba, for sharing your artistry, generosity, and gentle guidance

• @kenny.snaps, for capturing the evening with beautiful photos that help us tell our community’s story

• Our LCRA staff and volunteers, for helping with setup, flow, and clean-up

• Every participant, for showing up with courage, curiosity, and kindness

Your clay pieces are now with Melba for drying and firing — we’ll reach out when they’re ready for pickup.

What’s Next

Join us for our next First Friday on December 5, where we’ll create Winter Wooden Houses a cozy, festive, hands-on workshop to welcome the season. The workshop is full already, but please sign up for the waitlist, and you will be contacted if a spot opens up.

Thank you for helping this art community grow, one shared moment at a time. 💛