Renee Beckham spent 24 years in military service, specializing in clinical laboratory operations and management. After this service, Renee began her quest to rediscover and develop her creative self. In doing so she discovered art as a spiritual path. Her experience with clay has helped her ease into retirement, to discover the delight in the ordinary (clay), and to be still and listen. Renee has led clay meditation for over a hundred people with positive individual growth experiences shared every time.