At a creative meeting in Lermontovka, participants get acquainted with the folk tradition of market toys and, under the guidance of a master, sculpt their own figures from clay. This meditative activity helps to reboot, calm the mind, feel the joy of simple handwork, and take home a warm mini-souvenir. Morning meetings at the library vary, but the format of the "Intellectual Breakfast in Lermontovka" turns an ordinary weekday into a gentle start. Instead of rushing and messaging, here they offer to swap the screen for clay, and the to-do list for a calm activity in the company of people who are interested in creating something alive and slightly ironic with their hands. The theme chosen is market toys: bright figures remind of the fair noise, childhood memories, and home warmth. Clay animals, birds, and little people once stood on the counters of folk craftsmen, and now they appear on the tables of the Classic Hall. Participants will learn how the crafts differ, which forms were most common, and why such toys still evoke smiles in adults. Ekaterina Miroshnikova demonstrates basic techniques, explains how to achieve stability in the figure and make it expressive, even if a person hasn’t held clay in their hands for a long time. The session is built around practice: first a short explanation, then working on one’s own figure. Each chooses an image according to their mood: some are drawn to roosters and whistles, while others invent fantastic creatures with whimsical tails and patterns. What matters is not special skills, but the willingness to try, to laugh at unexpected details, and to allow oneself a bit of freedom. Clay tolerates corrections, smooths bold lines, and gives time to get used to a new sensation. The workshop is aimed at adults who need a break from screens and news. Here, slowness is valued: one can ask a question, request to repeat a movement, and exchange ideas with table neighbors. Gradually, the city noise recedes, and the sound of tools and quiet conversation comes to the forefront.