The Lene Thun Foundation ONLUS carries out recreational therapy projects using clay modelling, mainly in children’s oncology and haematology departments in Italy’s major hospitals. 

The effectiveness of recreational therapy is also scientifically recognised. This therapy becomes a real support for drug-based medical treatment and, as such, has evolved into the beating heart of our ceramics workshops.

The Foundation mostly works according to two methods: permanent workshops and special workshops.

Our workshops

Permanent workshops

Permanent workshops

This kind of workshop is the traditional way the Foundation works. They provide valuable support to help people cope with a period of sickness. They are permanent clay modelling workshops offering a recreational space every week to children in hospital.
The workshops are held in the children’s departments of Italian hospital facilities that accommodate long-stay patients, mainly in Oncology, Day-Hospital and Neuropsychiatry departments.

Special workshops

Special workshops

These are projects carried out in different situations of disease and social disadvantage (such as earthquake-affected areas and children with SMA), in facilities or associations that work with serious and chronic conditions in childhood and adolescence. 
These workshops are of limited duration and are mainly organised as travelling projects.

Where and how we work

Map of the workshops

Map of the workshops

Discover the Italian hospital facilities hosting our permanent ceramic therapy workshops.

Our method

Our method

Scientifically recognised, clay handling is much more than just a recreational activity.

How to support us

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Supporting the Lene Thun Foundation ONLUS means giving from your heart.

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"Find joy for yourself and bring joy to others"

That was the life motto of Countess Lene Thun, who, ever since she was a little girl, won the hearts of those by her side with cute clay-modelled figures.