April Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, April 4th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston. Parking is on the street.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, April 11th from 10am -11 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Preparing for Postpartum with Clare Parks: Recovering from pregnancy and birth with herbs, food and community.
Please join us for Preparing for Postpartum, with Clare Parks, Birth and Postpartum Doula and Health Education ED. D. At this workshop, we’ll discuss: What exactly is happening in our bodies Postpartum? Why is it so important to prioritize our nourishment? Clare will also share easy, accessible examples of kitchen medicine (herbs and food) to support our postpartum healing with samples and 2-3 recipes and will discuss with participants how to listen to our body’s calls to slow down. This workshop is great for postpartum parents at any stage, pregnant parents looking to plan ahead, and friends / family members going to provide practical loving support to new parents! Doors open at 11AM to shop Nature and Nurture handcrafted herbal products, meet and greet and ask 1:1 questions. Space is limited to 15. Infants in arms welcome. This workshop is free. Please register here.
March Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, March 14th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston. Parking is on the street.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, March 21st from 10am -11 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Chinese Postpartum Recovery Demistified: Workshop with Guang Ming Whitley
Please join Guang Ming Whitley for this informative workshop as she demystifies the process of Zuo Yuezi: Chinese Postpartum Recovery. She will discuss the how and why of Zuo Yuezi’s diet and lifestyle changes and offer a small taste of one of the recipes from her book. This workshop is for new and expecting mothers, partners and family members that wish to support and learn more about postpartum recovery! Please register here.
February Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, February 7th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston. Parking is on the street.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, February 14th from 10am -11 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
January Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, January 10th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston. Parking is on the street.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, January 17th from 10-11 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
December Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy! For this Muddy Meetup we will focus on the winter solstice and light.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, December 13th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston. Parking is on the street.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, December 20th from 9-10 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Fill Your Cup Meetup with Amber Weakley
Stress. Overwhelm. Burnout. Whatever you call it, we are going to talk about it. Motherhood can quickly run us into the ground and knowing the signs of this downward spiral can help prevent a full collapse. Join us as we dive into the psychology behind burnout, why our body begs for a break, and discussion on how we can refill our cup in order to be the mothers we are capable of being!
Amber Weakley is completing her Master's degree in Clinical Counseling at The Citadel in Charleston, SC and is a Clinical Intern at Ready Nest Counsling. She has over 5 years of experience working with new mothers at Postpartum Support Charleston and volunteering for Mugs for Moms and Postpartum Support International. As a mother of two boys, she brings a unique sense of personal experience to her professional work. She has additional training from Postpartum Support International and The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health. Amber provides warmth and understanding for mothers and couples who are balancing immense responsibilities while nurturing those they love.
"Motherhood is a constant process of learning, feeling, and working through challenging moments. I aim to provide a space of thoughtful understanding for you and your family as these experiences unfold, offering support and guidance tailored to your personal journey and needs."
Mothers, hopeful mothers, partners and infants-in-arms are welcome. This event is free and will be at 723 Meeting Street, Charleston. To register please click here.
November Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy! For this Muddy Meetup we will focus on gratitude.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, November 15th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston. Parking is on the street.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, November 22nd from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Fill Your Cup Meetup with Louise Harkins
Please join us for coffee, tea and conversation with an expert to discuss various topics about motherhood, maternal and mental heath. For this meetup, Louise Harkins of Mapping Matresence will lead the conversation. Louise invites our participants to discuss the topic of “Mom Guilt.”
From Louise:
“Mom guilt” has become almost a given in motherhood, but have you ever paused to explore why or how it affects you? The stories we tell ourselves matter, and the myth of mom guilt deserves our attention. Join us for a coffee and chat where we’ll:
Connect with other moms who get it.
Explore what “mom guilt” really means.
Cultivate self-compassion and practices to start rewriting your own motherhood story.
Leave feeling lighter, with fresh perspectives and a bit more kindness for yourself. Let’s fill our cups together.
Mothers, hopeful mothers and partners of all ages and infants-in-arms are welcome. This event is free and will be at 723 Meeting Street, Charleston. To register please click here.
October Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, October 11th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, October 18th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Preparing for Postpartum
Please join us for Preparing for Postpartum, with Clare Parks, Birth and Postpartum Doula and Health Education ED. D. At this workshop, we’ll discuss: What exactly is happening in our bodies Postpartum? Why is it so important to prioritize our nourishment? Clare will also share easy, accessible examples of kitchen medicine (herbs and food) to support our postpartum healing with samples and 2-3 recipes and will discuss with participants how to listen to our body’s calls to slow down. This workshop is great for postpartum parents at any stage, pregnant parents looking to plan ahead, and friends / family members going to provide practical loving support to new parents! Doors open at 11AM to shop Nature and Nurture handcrafted herbal products, meet and greet and ask 1:1 questions. Space is limited to 15. This workshop is free. Please register here.
September Muddy Meetup 9.20 & 9.27
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, September 20th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, September 27th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Muddy Meetup - August 16th & August 23rd
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy! We will be focusing on mindfulness and self-reflection in motherhood as we enter the summer solstice this month for this Muddy Meetup project.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, August 16th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, August 21st from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Muddy Meetup in June
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy! We will be focusing on mindfulness and self-reflection in motherhood as we enter the summer solstice this month for this Muddy Meetup project.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, June 21st from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, June 28th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Muddy Meetup May 17th and May 24th
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy! We will be focusing on mindfulness and self-reflection in motherhood for this Muddy Meetup project.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, May 17th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in-arms are welcome.
This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, May 24th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Mugs for Moms 5th Annual Fundraiser
Please join us for Mugs for Moms, the fifth annual fundraising event and virtual auction to help raise awareness for Maternal Mental Health!
Mugs for Moms is a non-profit organization involving artists, healers, and advocates committed to raising awareness about perinatal mental health and building community through our Muddy Meetups, art therapy and educational workshops. Proceeds from this year's fundraiser will also benefit our partners: Mom's IMPACTT, Postpartum Support Charleston and MUSC's Arts in Healing. This event will be at Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston, South Carolina and each ticket includes a handmade mug or cup created by a ceramic artist that may be filled with coffee or wine to enjoy with delicious light bites while you enjoy live music by the amazing V-tones of Charleston and connect with our community! For those supporters who are not able to attend, they will have the opportunity to bid on mugs made by artists from across the country during our virtual auction which will also take place on May 4th. Please follow us on Instagram for mug donation updates and watch for details on how to join our virtual auction!
This event happens because 1 in 7 moms suffer from a mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy or after delivery. Each mug will come with information about resources that offer support to moms who are suffering. We hope you will join us and support our mission! To purchase tickets and learn more, click here.
Muddy Meetup in April
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy! We will be focusing on gratitude for this Muddy Meetup project.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, April 12th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in arms are welcome. This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, April 19th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Muddy Meetup in March
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy! We will be focusing on gratitude for this Muddy Meetup project.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, March 8th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in arms are welcome. This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, March 15th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Chinese Postpartum Recovery Demystified: A workshop with Guang Ming Whitley
Join Guang Ming Whitley as she demystifies the process of Zuo Yuezi: Chinese Postpartum Recovery. She will discuss the how and why of Zuo Yuezi’s diet and lifestyle changes and offer a small taste of one of the recipes from her book. Please register at here. This event is free and space is limited. New and expecting mothers, partners and family members that wish to support and learn more about postpartum recovery are all welcome! Please register here.
February Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy! We will be focusing on gratitude for this Muddy Meetup project.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, Feburary 9th from 10:00am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in arms are welcome. This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, February 16th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
January Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy! We will be focusing on gratitude for this Muddy Meetup project.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, January 12th from 9:30am - 11:00 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in arms are welcome. This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, January 19th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Muddy Meetup in December
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy! We will be focusing on gratitude for this Muddy Meetup project.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, December 8th from 10am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Infants in arms are welcome. This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, December 15th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Preparing for Postpartum: Responding to physical & emotional transformation with herbs, food and community.
Please join us for Preparing for Postpartum, with Clare Parks, Birth and Postpartum Doula and Health Education ED. D.! At this workshop, we’ll discuss: What exactly is happening in our bodies Postpartum? Why is it so important to prioritize our nourishment? Clare will also share easy, accessible examples of kitchen medicine (herbs and food) to support our postpartum healing with samples and 2-3 recipes and will discuss with participants how to listen to our body’s calls to slow down. This workshop is great for postpartum parents at any stage, pregnant parents looking to plan ahead, and friends / family members going to provide practical loving support to new parents! Doors open at 11AM to shop Nature and Nurture handcrafted herbal products, meet and greet and ask 1:1 questions. Space is limited to 15. This workshop is free. Please register here.
Muddy Meetup
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy! We will be focusing on gratitude for this Muddy Meetup project.
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, November 10th from 10am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Babies under the age of one year are welcome. This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, November 17th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Muddy Meetup: Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Laura Allen
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, October 13th from 10am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston. This Muddy Meetup will focus on pregnancy and infant loss.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Babies under the age of one year are welcome. This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, October 20th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Preparing for Postpartum Workshop with Clare Parks
Please join us for Preparing for Postpartum, with Clare Parks, Birth and Postpartum Doula and Health Education ED. D.! At this workshop, we’ll discuss: What exactly is happening in our bodies Postpartum? Why is it so important to prioritize our nourishment? Clare will also share easy, accessible examples of kitchen medicine (herbs and food) to support our postpartum healing with samples and 2-3 recipes and will discuss with participants how to listen to our body’s calls to slow down. This workshop is great for postpartum parents at any stage, pregnant parents looking to plan ahead, and friends / family members going to provide practical loving support to new parents! Doors open at 11AM to shop Nature and Nurture handcrafted herbal products, meet and greet and ask 1:1 questions. Space is limited to 15. This workshop is free. Please register here.
Muddy Meetup in September!
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, September 15th from 10am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Babies under the age of one year are welcome. This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, September 22nd from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Muddy Meetup in June!
Please join us for a Muddy Meetup!
What is a Muddy Meetup? We know that motherhood can be messy and this is an opportunity for moms to work with clay while engaging with other moms in their community. Each Muddy Meetup is led by a local artist collaborating with a perinatal healthcare or mental healthcare professional who will lead the group to help create an environment for healing and connection while engaging in a creative, hands-on project. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. Muddy Meetups are always free and offer art therapy and peer support. Please register to attend and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Laura Allen, Art Therapist at MUSC Health Arts in Healing, along with local ceramic artist, Maria White will be leading this Muddy Meetup on Friday, June 9th from 10am - 11:30 am at our location downtown at 723 Meeting Street in Charleston.
We are offering a maximum of 8 participants per Muddy Meetup. Babies under the age of one year are welcome. This event is free with an opportunity to meet again the following week, Friday, June 5th from 10 -11:00 am to pick up fired ceramic pieces and engage in more discussion! To register, please click here.
Mugs for Moms 4th Annual Fundraiser
Please join us for Mugs for Moms, the fourth annual fundraising event and virtual auction to help raise awareness for Maternal Mental Health!
Why we have this event: Mugs for Moms is a non-profit organization involving artists, healers, survivors and advocates committed to raising awareness about perinatal mental health and building community through art therapy and education. We provide perinatal mental health resources and opportunities to build community and connection for moms, expectant moms and non-birthing people. Proceeds from this year's fundraiser will also benefit our partners, Mom's IMPACTT and Postpartum Support Charleston. This event will be at Redux Contemporary Art Center in Charleston, South Carolina and each ticket includes a handmade mug created by a ceramic artist that may be filled with coffee generously provided by Brown Fox Coffee or wine from Monarch Wines to enjoy with delicious light bites while you enjoy live music by the amazing V-tones of Charleston! For those supporters who are not able to attend, they will have the opportunity to bid on mugs made by artists from across the country during our virtual auction which will also take place on May 20th. Please follow us on Instagram for mug donation updates and watch for details on how to join our virtual auction!
This event happens because 1 in 7 moms suffer from a mood or anxiety disorder during pregnancy or after delivery. Each mug will come with information about resources that offer support to moms who are suffering. Representatives from MUSC's Arts in Healing, Postpartum Support Charleston, MUSC’s Women’s Health, Nature & Nurture, Your Happy Nest, Rome Physical Therapy and more will be at the event as well as other members of the maternal health community. We hope you will join us!
Register, purchase tickets and learn more here.
Meet Matrescence Workshop
Meet Matrescence: What it is, why care, and what to do about it?
With Louise Harkins of Mapping Matrescence Coach, Mental Health Specialist and Mama of 2. Matresence is the process of becoming a mother. Only just heard the term matrescence and not sure what it’s all about?
You're not alone. So let’s dive deep into the who, what, why and how, of this incredibly powerful life transition.
Everyone is welcome; seasoned parents, expecting, still considering, and everything in between. Babies and support people are welcome and encouraged!
This event is free to participants but space is limited. Register here: https://mugsformomsevents.as.me/