Virginia Beach Art Center's Connecting with Clay project provides active-duty service members, reservists, guardsmen, veterans, and their families with a creative outlet through clay. Through introductory classes, participants will learn how to create their pieces using hand-building techniques or the pottery wheel. The project aims to provide a space to connect with others, share experiences, and build camaraderie while exploring self-expression. The project's focus on creativity allows participants to relieve stress and build community, promoting wellness and healing through the arts.