NUNA TERRA CERAMICS
Who we are
[Quechua dialect] Nuna -> spirit, soul
[Latin] Terra -> Earth
Nuna terra means the soul of the earth. It is said that we come to this world to remember who we are, why we came, and above all to learn that we come to this world to be happy.
Nuna Terra was born from a dream and a journey to leave a footprint on this world and to be able to sow a seed so the following generations can see the fruits.
We want to share the therapeutic benefits of working with clay, slowing our life to be in the present. Pottery brings many physical, emotional, and well-being benefits into your life. Clay is a medium of self-expression and healing. When we create, we are directly connecting to ourselves, making tangible representations of our emotions and feelings.
Nuna Terra is not only a conventional studio that teaches pottery classes and sells products online. We are an artistic and healing movement that aims to share, in addition to ancestral techniques and traditions in ceramics, healing tools through art, therapy, yoga, singing, body movement, and more.
We come to share, teach and heal in community; we believe that in community, we weave the fabric that gives us strength and sustains and holds us to continue walking this life path.
PRIVATE SESSIONS & CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
We believe in the power of community and the magic that happens when people create together. While our Pottery Pop-ups are a great way to meet others, we also offer private, personalized experiences tailored to your own pace and group.
Private Functions & Events Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a hens party, or a team-building day, we bring the Nuna Terra experience to you. Our team is expert at arranging one-off workshops that build confidence and connection through clay. We can host you at one of our local Northern Beaches partner cafes or bring the entire studio setup to your chosen location.
Collaborations Are you a local business or cafe looking to offer something unique? We love partnering with like-minded spaces to host creative pop-ups or develop custom ceramic collections. Let’s bring art and community together in your space.
About our founder
“The first encounter I had with ceramics, I felt like it was my home, where I found myself in the present, for the first time, my mind stopped thinking about the past or future, it was like connecting truly with myself again”
- Lia.
Born in Lima, Peru, Lia pursued a degree in interior architecture, which inspired her to create a sustainable and conscious design company. During a particularly stressful period in her life, she turned to art as a source of solace, leading her to discover a passion for ceramics.
It was a new world for her, where, in addition to creating art, it was a powerful therapeutic ritual. After a couple of studies in different studios in Lima, Peru, Lia decided to move to the Peruvian Amazon, first for work and then for an important life experience.
After living in the jungle, Lia had contact with Indigenous communities, who welcomed her and taught her ancestral techniques in art traditions and rituals.
Immersed in the jungle, she connected with Indigenous communities who welcomed her with open arms, sharing ancestral techniques and sacred art rituals. Through them, she learned about shamanism and the wisdom of master plants. This truly enlightening journey clarified her mission: to use ceramics as a healing tool to share her transformative process with others.
Currently based in Sydney, Australia, Lia passionately shares the rich ancestral knowledge she has gathered from her diverse life experiences at the Northern Beaches. Always on the quest for growth, she immerses herself in studying and exploring innovative techniques to elevate her teaching and inspire her students.
