Remember the movie “Ghost” and the clay sessions that looked so special? Now, you get a chance to try it in this specially organized event for our members! At a very special rate (thanks DVG) that includes a tour of the dragon kiln, you get to try your hand at making items out of clay, an activity that – in addition to the fun - helps stimulate the brain.
The session will start with an introduction to clay, ceramics, the firing process and NeuroCeramicsTM. Da Vinci Group (DVG) will walk us through what Brain Play with Clay means to each individual and as a family/couple. We get a tour of the dragon kiln and learn about its history. And the clay making begins… We start off with a demonstration and participants will then try their hand at clay techniques.Specially organized during the school holidays, mums (& dads) can invite their children along, a wonderful bond-and-learn session to kick-off your school holiday fun!
Cost:
FWA Members & Children:
*S$30 per adult; S$15 per child (minimum age to participate in the activities is 2 years old; no maximum age limit)
Non-FWA Members & Children:
*S$50 per adult; S$25 per child (minimum age to participate in the activities is 2 years old; no maximum age limit) *Inclusive of dragon kiln entrance fee
Product: Tumblers for adults, ice-cream bowls for children
Venue: Jalan Bahar Clay Studios, 97L Lorong Tawas, Singapore 639824
Duration: 2.0 hrs
Through the session, we aim to:
- Learn pottery techniques and have fun!.
- Increase self-awareness
- Cultivate creativity
- Question current thought processes and thinking habits
Why we choose clay:
a) Highest tactile cognition factor
b) Object permanence
c) Longevity
Other information:
1. Transportation to and from the location is not included.
2. The products made will be dried, bisque-fired, glazed, final-fired, packaged and delivered to you at one location approximately 3 weeks after the session.
3. Programme materials provided include clay flown in from the UK, quality glazes from UK/Canada and clay tools.
4. All clay and glazes are lead and toxins-free, so they are food and dishwasher safe as well as microwaveable.
5. Your clay work will be fired in a state-of-the-art, German-made kiln.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Da Vinci Group (DVG)
Da Vinci Group (DVG) is a premium corporate training services provider, whose mission is to stimulate creativity and productivity through the concept of Neuroeducation using pottery as a platform. Neuroeducation has its tenets in neurobiology and psychology. It explains how engaging more than one of our senses while processing information strengthens existing and creates new neural networks. Creating pottery is a hands-on experience that engages emotions and stimulates creative expression. When such an experience is paired with learning or acquiring new concepts, associations are made with seemingly unrelated pockets of information which stimulates abstract thinking, problem solving and creativity. We have created NeuroCeramicsTM based on this concept where we use pottery as a platform to engage corporate executives.
Trainer Profiles:
Saravanan Manorkorum
Saravanan co-founded Da Vinci Group Singapore in 2012 and manages the day to day business development operations of the company. Prior to this, Saravanan has been involved in several business initiatives since 2010.
Saravanan did his Bachelor of Science from the National University of Singapore with a focus in Neurobiology. He gained extensive research experience in Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory and A*STAR. His work involved understanding neuronal path finding and neuro receptor associations. Following his research career, Saravanan moved into the field of business consulting and recruitment management which gave the motivations and inspiration to start Da Vinci Group.
At Energy Resourcing Singapore, Saravanan led a team of recruitment consultants in the oil and gas sector to boost revenue in Asia. Energy Resourcing Singapore is a fully owned subsidiary of Worley Parsons. He was responsible for setting up the team from scratch. He led training and development together with business development. He was pivotal in forming a highly driven sales team.
Sports has always been an integral part of Saravanan’s life. Having played rugby and cricket he considers himself a serious sportsman. Being in a phase where he is looking for new challenges, Saravanan has embarked on a new journey to explore himself through Kendo. Saravanan has always been fascinated with the Japanese culture. The discipline and respect that comes with Kendo has been a guiding light in his endeavors and he has made Kendo a life-long commitment.
Amutha Saravanan
Amutha co-founded Da Vinci Group Singapore in 2012 and manages the day to day operations of running the company. Prior to this, she founded Amooo’s – an original . in early 2012, which focuses on creating ceramic wares that crystallize beautiful memories in a tangible form for a wide range of audiences. The business was featured in The Business Times Singapore in October 2014. She is frequently commissioned for her artwork and her pieces have found homes both locally and internationally.
Amutha did her Masters in Social Sciences, Psychology by Research with a focus in Clinical Neuropsychology at the National University of Singapore. After which, she joined Egon Zehnder and discovered her passion for pottery. After four years in Egon Zehnder, she married her two interests to form Da Vinci Group.
At Egon Zehnder, Amutha was a Research Associate and Knowledge Manager for HR, Semiconductor and Industrial Practices, Southeast Asia. In her line of work, she helmed and managed strategic research partnerships with external organisations, such as the Singapore Human Capital Leadership Institute to conduct joint research on leadership development and talent management issues in Asia for journal publication. The study comprised face-to-face interviews with 23 Heads of Asia Pacific of global MNCs and CEOs of local companies.
A native Singaporean, Amutha also speaks Japanese and has won the championship in the Secondary, Junior College and Open categories of the Japanese Speech Contest, which is an annually held competition organized by the Japanese Cultural Society, the Japanese Association, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Japanese University Graduates Association in Singapore.