InCLAYsive at Revision La Mesa - Visiting Artist Shareout: Melanie Taing

FREE! ✨ Visiting Artist Shareout: Melanie Taing ✨

Join us on Saturday, July 11 from 1 PM–4 PM at Revision La Mesa for an afternoon of storytelling, creativity, and community with visiting artist Melanie Taing (@olliepotstudios).

Melanie's work explores personal and generational healing through clay, drawing on her Cambodian, Thai, and Chinese American heritage, tea culture, herbalism, and the belief that art and community can be powerful tools for connection and care.

After developing chronic migraines and other disabling health conditions in 2022, Melanie found healing and resilience through Traditional Chinese Medicine, tea-making, and ceramics, with pottery becoming a space for creativity, reflection, and restoration.

From 1 PM–2 PM, Melanie will share stories about her artistic practice, cultural heritage, disability journey, and the ways creativity, community, and care have shaped her work.

From 2 PM–4 PM, participants are invited to create their own ceramic coasters inspired by Melanie's signature vinyl resist technique, which she uses throughout her work, including pieces from her Amrita collection and playful pop-culture-inspired ceramics.

💛 Open to all
💛 Drop-in, no RSVP required
💛 Free to try, $10 to have your piece fired

At Revision, our goal is to connect and center disabled artists through storytelling, community building, and creative practice. We're honored to welcome Melanie and celebrate the ways art can help us heal, connect, and imagine new possibilities together.

📍 Revision La Mesa, 8691 La Mesa Blvd
🗓 Saturday, July 11
⏰ 1 PM–4 PM

This program was made possible by funding from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (@foundationfordd), a a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and their families in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

WHAT THIS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

• Guidance in creating one small ceramic coaster
• Access to shared tools, texture rollers, stamps 
• Monitored drying and project repairs, professional application of all-over clear glaze, two firings (please allow 8-12 weeks or more for pickup)

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Our goal is to create a fun, inclusive and disability affirming space. Please let us know how we can help create the best possible environment for you.

• Drop-in style with no RSVP needed
• Close to accessible MTS Bus stop La Mesa Bl & Glen St, Stop ID: 10331
• Mobility device accessible with ample clearance, ADA restroom, step-free
• Lot parking with limited disabled placard parking in front of the venue
• Disability affirming instructor(s) who will work with you on alternate methods and/or direct assistance as needed/wanted
• Option to bring an attendant, direct support aid, family member, or other member of your care team to assist with your project (included in your ticket; please let us know in advance if possible for the best experience)
• Any other needs or requests, please contact us prior to scheduling for the best experience