Pause • Create • Connect
Selah Studio in Grand Rapids offers pottery wheel classes, kintsugi workshops, symbolic tattooing, and therapeutic art experiences that nurture rest, creativity, healing, and connection.
Nisha, Pottery Student
Taking classes at Selah was one of the things I most looked forward to, and I’m so grateful it was my introduction to wheel pottery. It has inspired me to keep going. Kendyl’s guidance helped me embrace an art form where I had to let go, trust the process, and appreciate the journey rather than just the outcome, which is something I think we could all use more of in our lives. I truly appreciate the welcoming and supportive studio she has created, where creativity can flow freely without pressure or perfection.
I highly recommend any of Kendyl's classes!
Kristin, Pottery Student
"I wouldn't have fallen so in love with clay if it weren't for this studio! Kendyl's teaching style is a lovely balance between instruction and personal exploration. I've learned so much and have seen growth in my skills and can't recommend her studio enough."
Kyle, Pottery Student
To have Kendyl as an instructor was so amazing. She’s insightful, knowledgeable and so encouraging throughout the entire process. The studio is well organized and instruction easy to follow along to. This is a great way to get introduced to throwing pottery. This studio was great, and I recommend it to anyone looking to explore pottery. It is an experience like no other.
About Selah Studio
At Selah Studio, we believe creativity is a pathway to community, renewal, and joy. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, our studio is a sanctuary where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience the calming rhythm of hands-on art.
Whether you’re centering clay on the pottery wheel, mending broken pieces through the Japanese art of kintsugi, receiving a meaningful symbolic tattoo, or art journaling through guided workshops, Selah Studio invites you to slow down, and create in community.
Our Offerings
Pottery Classes in Grand Rapids
Learn the art of centering clay and creating pottery that grounds you in the present. Our pottery wheel classes are designed for all levels—from curious beginners to seasoned makers. These classes help you to de-stress and feel connected to the present moment.
Kintsugi for Renewal
Discover the ancient Japanese practice of kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold. A powerful metaphor for transformation, these workshops remind us that our brokenness can become beautiful.
Therapeutic Art Workshops
From mosaics to zentangles, bookbinding to art journaling, our workshops provide mindful, hands-on practices for creativity. Make sure to check our calendar as the workshops change each week. Offerings include:
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Saturday Morning Creativi-Tea– relax, sip tea, and create
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Seasonal Rhythms – reflect and find creative inspiration with nature’s cycles
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Self-Care Sundays – restorative creative practices
Symbolic Tattooing
Tattoos can mark transformation, healing, and identity. Our symbolic tattoo offerings are designed as meaningful rituals—art etched into the skin to tell your story and honor your journey. At Selah Studio, tattoos are more than decoration — they are a way to share your story. Each design is created in collaboration with you, drawing from your personal story through a visual metaphor, and the language of art therapy. A symbolic tattoo session is both creative and reflective. Together, we explore the imagery, colors, and patterns that speak to your journey — whether it’s honoring resilience, marking a transition, or carrying a reminder of self-care and belonging.
Team & Group Experiences
Selah Studio partners with organizations to design meaningful team outings and private events. Whether it’s pottery, collaborative mosaics, or reflective art journaling, your group will leave inspired, connected, and renewed.
Why Choose Selah Studio?
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Rooted in art therapy principles
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Located in vibrant downtown Grand Rapids
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A welcoming space for individuals, groups, and organizations
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Emphasis on rest, creativity, and personal/communal growth