Ivan Shostak, a 37‑year‑old Ukrainian war veteran who lost his sight in combat, has rebuilt his life by shaping clay. He now runs a home‑based pottery studio, sells pieces on Instagram and mentors other blind veterans in the craft.

Over 1,000 Unseen Clay Pieces Mark Shostak’s Journey

Shostak has produced more than a thousand pottery items despite never having seen them, according to the source.. Each work bears the emblem of the air‑assault forces he served with and the motto “Nobody but us,” turning personal symbolism into a marketable brand.

Podillia Rehab Center Reports Six Veterans Earn Income From Clay

Roman Shtohryn , director of the Podillia rehabilitation centre in Vinnytsia , told the report that six of the eleven participants who completed the pottery training are now earning money from their creations. All but one of those earners are veterans, highlighting the program’s focus on former service members.

Viacheslav Sadovskyi Finds Purpose After Drone Attack

One of Shostak’s students, Viacheslav Sadovskyi, survived a drone explosion that damaged his face and required five surgeries. The source notes that learning to spin plates on a wheel has given Sadovskyi a renewed sense of purpose and a practical skill for coping with his injuries.

Psychological Flow and Immediate Results Drive the Therapy Model

The pottery program is described as a dual‑benefit therapy: it forces concentration, pulling participants out of intrusive thoughts, and delivers a tangible product quickly, creating a sense of achievement. shostak emphasizes that the “flow” state helps veterans stay present and manage trauma.

Who Else Is Missing From the Narrative?

The source does not name the other veterans who have completed the training, nor does it disclose the exact earnings each participant generates. It also leaves unclear how the Instagram sales translate into sustainable income for Shostak’s workshop.