A small, intimate studio in Bedford, Nova Scotia — built by a mother and daughter who found comfort, connection, and healing through clay.
There's something quietly grounding about working with clay. Maybe that's why people have been drawn to it for centuries — it's one of the few materials that forgives. Something that can be broken, reshaped, and given new life, over and over again. That spirit is the heart of everything we do here.
Arezoo began working professionally with clay and handmade tiles in the early 2000s. After immigrating to Canada in 2013, she kept working with clay from home through those first years, and later chose to explore Western art more deeply at NSCAD University.
There, her research led her to develop ceramic clothing forms — transforming fabric into ceramic through sculpture — which became one of her most meaningful and recognized bodies of work.
Our littlest member joined the journey in 2025 — quickly becoming the light of the studio and a gentle companion for everyone who visits. With his sweet personality, he's part of the warmth, comfort, and joy of the place.
Sonia began working with clay beside Arezoo at the age of fifteen — first as a simple passion and creative escape. Like many immigrant stories, life changed direction for a while after moving to Canada.
But clay found its way back into her hands again. In 2022, she and Arezoo opened Secrets of Clay together, with a dream of creating more than just a pottery studio — a warm place where people could slow down and reconnect with themselves.
Arezoo begins working professionally with clay and handmade tiles in Iran.
The family immigrates to Canada. Arezoo keeps working with clay from home through the first years.
Studying at NSCAD University, Arezoo develops her sculptural ceramic-clothing forms — turning fabric into fired ceramic.
Mother and daughter open the studio together — a warm, intimate space for everyone, of every age and ability.
The studio's littlest member arrives — and quickly becomes the light of the place.
A gathering place for artists, beginners, friends and families searching for a little peace and creativity.
"We wanted to build a warm, welcoming space where people could slow down, create with their hands, and reconnect with themselves through clay — a place we call home."
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