KHANDID.STUDIO X RESCUED CLAY
PRESENTS

Join us for a special wellbeing workshop – running every Thursday evening in June and July – and discover the quiet beauty of Hikaru Dorodango, the Japanese art of transforming simple mud into a polished sphere that shines like marble.The word Dorodango translates to “mud dumpling.”

The practice began in Japan as a childhood pastime and has evolved into a mindful art form admired around the world. It invites us to slow down, connect with the earth, and find calm through patient, meditative practice.

This session will be hosted by Khandiz Joni, a local artist who helps organisations and individuals explore wellbeing-centred approaches through design, facilitation, and nature-led experimentation. This project is run in partnership Rescued Clay, a circularity project that collects and reclaims discarded clay from construction sites, giving it new life through storytelling, art, and community collaboration.

Together, we will reshape this discarded material into objects that hold the memory of land, ourselves, and each other.

What to Expect  
During this two-hour hands-on workshop, you will:

• Learn about the Rescued Clay project, including how waste clay is recovered and processed by hand.
• Practice mindfulness in community.
• Create your own Dorodango from HS2-rescued clay to take home through a 3 stage process

Location:

Minerva Works,
Park Royal.
1-2 Minerva Road,
London,
NW10 6HJ

Parking is available.

Closest stations: 
Harlesden (Bakerloo & Lioness Line)
North Acton (Central Line)

Bus routes: 187, 440, 260

If you live locally and are on a low-income but would love to attend, please get in touch with me on khandiz[at]khandid[dot]studio for a concession ticket. 

Please note: We need a minimum of 4 people per session. In the event that we do not get enough sign ups, you will be notified by email 24 hours ahead of time. You will be given the option to get a refund or move your session (free of charge) to another date. 

"Thank you Khandiz for creating an inviting and calm space to introduce us to this practice! I found it incredibly soothing and also interesting. I hope you keep running them!"

- Li Ling, workshop participant