Am April 22, Die “Ceramic Mind Therapy” program was held at the PITO Intangible Heritage Chaozhou Blue-and-White Porcelain Cultural Center (Gongmei-Hafen, Bezirk Haizhu, Guangzhou).
This experiential program combined ceramic creation, cultural heritage immersion, and psychological awareness, using clay as a medium for self-expression and inner reflection. Through hands-on making and guided facilitation, participants were invited to reconnect with their emotional states in a calm, creative environment.
From Clay to Self: The Psychological Logic of Ceramic Expression
The opening session was led by Professor Qiu Hongzhong, consultant of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts Ceramic Studio, who introduced “Basic Operational Guidelines for Ceramic Therapy Workshops.”
He explained ceramic therapy from a psychological perspective, highlighting a key idea:
clay is not just a material, but a metaphor for human emotional experience.
Just like clay, human emotions are fluid and transformable—able to be softened, reshaped, compressed, or permanently formed through experience.
This process of “continuous reshaping” mirrors how individuals process emotions, stress, and life experiences over time. It is precisely this parallel that makes ceramics a powerful medium for emotional awareness and self-reflection.
Hands-on Ceramic Practice: Returning to Sensory Awareness
Following the theoretical introduction, participants entered a guided hands-on session led by Tang Xiaoke, Director of the PITO Ceramic Art Workshop.
Through kneading, shaping, and building clay structures, participants experienced a process centered on touch, presence, and gradual immersion.
Without fixed outcomes or aesthetic pressure, the focus shifted from “making a perfect object” to “experiencing the process itself.” This allowed participants to slow down, observe their own reactions, and enter a more focused and grounded state.
The practice aligns with global trends in mindfulness-based creative experiences and stress-relief art activities, where making becomes a form of emotional regulation and self-awareness.
Blue-and-White Porcelain Painting: Bringing Heritage into Everyday Creation
In the afternoon session, participants engaged in blue-and-white porcelain painting, guided by Tan Xiaojun, PITO Brand Director and State Banquet Tableware Designer.
Drawing on her experience in high-level international design projects, she introduced the cultural and aesthetic foundations of traditional blue-and-white porcelain.
On plain ceramic surfaces, cobalt pigment gradually unfolded through each brushstroke, creating natural, flowing patterns. In this process, traditional craftsmanship shifted from observation to participation—turning cultural heritage into a tangible, personal creative experience.
Ceramic Mind-Body Practice: Creation as Emotional Integration
The final session was led by Associate Professor Li Yihe, a nationally certified Level II psychological counselor, who facilitated an immersive ceramic mind-body practice.
Participants were encouraged to create freely without predefined expectations. Some shaped vessels symbolizing protection and containment, while others expressed internal tension through abstract and irregular forms.
She emphasized that ceramic therapy is not about the finished artwork, but about the process itself:
Creation serves as a medium for emotional expression, awareness, and integration.
When emotions are given form through clay, they become visible, tangible, and ultimately more understandable—allowing inner experiences to be gently released and reorganized.
Creation as a Path to Inner Balance
Through the integration of ceramic practice, cultural experience, and psychological guidance, the program offered a meaningful approach to mind-body connection in contemporary life.
The transformability of clay reflects the human capacity for growth and change, while the creative process mirrors self-understanding and emotional integration.
Über PITO
Gegründet in 2003 and headquartered in Guangzhou, with its production base in Chaozhou—the “Porcelain Capital of China”—SPITZE is a high-end ceramic tableware brand integrating design, Herstellung, und kulturelle Innovation.
Als China Export Brand, Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor of Chaozhou Blue-and-White Porcelain, and High-Tech Enterprise, PITO specializes in premium hotel tableware, home ceramics, and customized solutions, offering extensive collections including bone china and fine porcelain.
With a philosophy of “Intangible Heritage Craftsmanship + Contemporary Design + Smart Innovation,” PITO integrates traditional blue-and-white techniques into modern table aesthetics. The brand has served international projects such as the Presidential Palace of Tajikistan, das Parlament von Thailand, and EMAAR Hotels in Dubai, with products exported to over 32 Länder und Regionen weltweit.
PITO is committed to “creating the Happy Memories at Your Table”, connecting Chinese ceramic heritage with global lifestyle culture.
Featured Experts
Professor Qiu Hongzhong
Second-level Professor of Medical Psychology at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine; pioneer of indigenous art psychotherapy in China with over 40 years of academic and clinical research.
Professor Zhang Zimeng
Senior Master of Arts and Crafts in Guangdong Province. His works are collected by multiple national museums.
Associate Professor Li Yihe
National Level II Psychological Counselor with 23 years of experience in mental health education, specializing in integrative psychotherapy and group practice.
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