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These sessions are designed to be relaxed, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1i29hy3\" data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGroup Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGroup size: Up to 8 participants\u003cbr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eDuration: 2 hours (depending on the technique)\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eAvailability: Workshops can usually be scheduled 2–3 weeks after the request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1ksnxkr\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHandbuilding Private Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn this session, participants explore hand-building techniques, shaping clay using their hands and simple tools. This approach allows for creativity and freedom while making functional or decorative pieces.\u003cbr\u003eEach participant will create one ceramic piece that will later be glazed and fired by the studio if they wish to keep it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"6fy2ff\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWheel Throwing Private Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis workshop introduces the basics of wheel throwing on the potter’s wheel.\u003cbr\u003eBecause wheel throwing normally takes several classes to master, this session focuses on experiencing the process and learning the basic movements. 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The workshop is designed to be relaxed, creative, and enjoyable for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1i29hy3\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGroup Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGroup size: 10–16 participants\u003cbr data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eDuration: 3.5 hours (depending on techniques taught)\u003cbr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eAvailability: Workshops can usually be scheduled 2–3 weeks after the request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1sbche5\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHandbuilding Session\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn this session, participants will create a mug or small personal object using hand-building techniques. This approach allows for creativity and freedom while working directly with clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach participant will create one ceramic piece that will later be glazed and fired by the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1nfsqv1\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWheel Throwing Session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis session introduces the basics of wheel throwing on the potter’s wheel.\u003cbr\u003eBecause wheel throwing normally takes several classes to master, this experience focuses on learning the basic movements such as centering the clay and pulling up simple forms. 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