About Us
A bit about our history, who we are, and what it is we do today
About the Artist
Hayley Bangham is the founder and creator of Conscious Clay.
Hayley’s journey into the world of pottery began at Perth Studio Potters in 2014. She had never touched clay before and she instantly fell in love.
By 2016 she had transformed her backyard shed into a home studio and pottery became her full-time pursuit.
Each piece she makes is created on the wheel and reflects her love for minimalist design and functionality. She believes that pottery should not only be beautiful to look at, but should also feel comfortable in your hands,
“If it doesn’t feel nice in your hands, if it doesn’t make us want to pick it up, we simply won’t use it”.
Repetition in ritual can play a crucial role in healing from grief, offering a sense of stability and comfort during a time of profound emotional upheaval. These actions, whether it be watering a plant each morning , or lighting a candle each night, can offer a structured way to process loss, providing a way to channel emotions, express our grief and acknowledge loss gradually.
“By incorporating these simple, intentional practices into daily life, Conscious Clay vessels become more than just a ceramic object or keepsake; they become a cherished vessel of memories and emotions, hand crafted with love and designed with a conscious intention to be used as a tool for healing and remembrance”.
Our Story
“Conscious Clay began as an act of love for my mother. After losing my grandfather, I crafted a planter using a portion of his ashes for her. This gave her an opportunity to care for and interact with something tangible after her personal loss. The simple ritual of watering a plant grown in a vessel created from grandfather’s ashes gave her a calm moment of connection each day which helped transform her grief into a peaceful sense of love and gratitude”.
Witnessing the comfort that this daily connection gave her mother, Hayley committed to offering her services to give others the same opportunity. It was then that Conscious Clay was born, promising vessels designed to offer a unique and comforting way to navigate grief by providing a tangible connection to a loved one after loss.
“I believe the scattering of our loved ones’ ashes is a deeply symbolic and personal tradition that many of us partake in, however I understand some worry that once their loved ones’ ashes are dispersed that we might lose connection with the deceased or we no longer have a physical reminder of them. I hope to help alleviate this fear by transforming a small portion of ashes into a tangible, meaningful, and purposeful creation, serving as a lasting tribute that can be connected to each day”.
Address
P.O Box 647 Dunsborough
Western Australia 6281
Email Us
info@consciousclay.com.au