Sculpting Stories: 3D Art in Motion at Torch

This week at Torch, our creative calm curriculum came to life—literally—in 3D.

Students dove hands-first into clay sculpting, transforming soft material into bold characters, meaningful symbols, and imaginative creatures. From playful turtles and vibrant fish to expressive faces and full-blown narratives (hello, “JOB” monster!), this workshop was a joyful celebration of storytelling through form.

For many students, this was their first time working with clay in a creative, pressure-free space. Our prompt? “What does your character represent or protect?” This simple question unlocked layers of expression—some silly, some deep, all powerful.

🌀 Why it Matters:
3D art invites sensory play, emotion, and identity to converge. It supports focus, hand coordination, and emotional regulation—all while giving students a chance to see their ideas take shape in the real world.

Across the room, you could feel the pride and laughter as students built everything from sea turtles to abstract totems. The clay may have been soft, but the confidence being shaped? Solid as rock.

✨ Bonus Moment: One student said, “I didn’t think I could do this… now I want to make more!” That’s the spark we’re here for.

Thank you to our incredible students and the Torch team for supporting creativity as a wellness tool. These sculptures may start as play—but they leave behind something real: a sense of agency, imagination, and calm.

📸 Scroll down to see this week’s creations!

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