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Partnering with a local clay studio, KlayStation, The Joel Fund offers handbuilding clay classes where students can create mugs, vases, small sculptures, and more. Among classes open to any military-connected individual, The Joel Fund also offers monthly clay workshops to veterans with visual impairments in partnership with the Durham VA Rec Therapy Department supported by NEA Creative Forces funding in 2024-2025.
Turquoise Turtle
Turquoise Turtle
by David Saylor
by David Saylor
6" x 4"
Pottery
My inspiration for this piece was just to create. My 10 years in the U. S. Army, showed me there is a lot of disfigurement in the world. Animals can be challenging because they have disfigured bodies like humans but we are all part of this great creation.
Peppers and Roses by Jazmin Coll-Serrano
Peppers and Roses by Jazmin Coll-Serrano
10" x 8"
Clay
My inspiration comes from my garden and the life that is within the plants, flowers, and mother nature. I served three years of active duty as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force nurse corps.. After the military, I worked as a civilian nurse. I started losing my eyesight in my right eye and could not continue my nursing career. I connected with the Blind Rehab center at the VA and ultimately took a clay workshop with The Joel Fund. Making works of clay, helps me stay in the present moment. Each leaf is a pepper leaf that I traced and painted roses on.
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