You will delve into the needs of your peers and school community through open dialogues and observational activities, gathering insights and understanding to inspire your pottery project, with sessions involving both art teachers and mental health professionals.

You will actively gather insights from your research and personal reflections to articulate a clear problem statement that connects your artistic expression in pottery with the impact of positive messages on mental health, setting the foundation for your creative journey.

You will brainstorm a variety of ideas for your pottery pieces by sketching multiple designs, exploring different themes and messages, collaborating with peers, and gathering insights from professional artists to expand your creative possibilities.

You will craft initial pottery prototypes, infusing personal reflections and uplifting messages, then engage in peer critique sessions to receive feedback, refine designs, and prepare for public exhibition.

You will present your pottery pieces to school counselors and peers by organizing an exhibition that showcases your design journey, messages, and sketches, culminating in placing these uplifting pieces in strategic locations, while reflecting on the emotional impact through peer and expert feedback sessions.