Connecting Through Clay: A Meaningful Collaboration with Brahm Centre

Earlier this year, Nexus CAS Coordinator Joanna Bevan was recognised with the Imprint of Commitment Special Award: Innovation Champion (School) at the SG Cares VC @ Geylang and Serangoon Thanksgiving 2025 ceremony.

The award celebrated Jo’s leadership in creating meaningful service-learning opportunities and community partnerships, including the development of an intergenerational ceramics programme that connected Nexus learners with senior citizens through creativity and shared experiences.

Building on the success of that initiative, Jo recently led a second Community Ceramics CCA in partnership with Brahm Centre @ Aljunied. Below, she reflects on the experience, the connections formed between learners and seniors, and the impact of creating together through clay.

Our second Community Ceramics CCA marked the completion of a wonderful 10-week journey of creativity, learning, and community connection. Last year, our Learners partnered with the seniors from the Brahm Centre @ Aljunied, an organisation dedicated to promoting wellbeing amongst seniors and youths within the local community.

Over the course of two months, the art studio became a space where age boundaries disappeared and we witnessed our Learners and the seniors working side-by-side, sharing stories, learning new techniques, and developing their skills in ceramics together.

A Celebration of Success

The culmination of everyone’s hard work was celebrated with a fantastic mini-exhibition hosted at the Brahm Centre. The showcase proudly displayed the beautiful, unique ceramic pieces which represented the different cultures that make up our Singapore community. The exhibition clearly showcased the artistic growth of both the seniors and Learners through the journey.

“It was wonderful to see the pride and joy on everyone’s faces as they shared their achievements with the wider community.”

Lasting Connections

To show their appreciation for the experience, the seniors kindly hosted a heartwarming afternoon tea for our learners and staff. Complete with delicious food, drinks, and plenty of laughter, it was the perfect way to wrap up the project.

While the 10 weeks have concluded, the impact of the program continues. This CCA was about so much more than just creating with clay; it was about building bridges, fostering empathy, and creating positive, ongoing relationships within our local neighbourhood.

Thank you to everyone at Brahm Centre, Ms Jo and Ms Aishah and all the learners involved for making this experience so deeply rewarding!

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