Mindful Pottery Retreat at UDUMBARA Pottery Studio

Overview: - Duration: Weekend retreat (Saturday & Sunday). - Group Size: Limited to 6 participants. - Experience: No prior pottery experience required. - Languages: English (Suomi, Svenska).

Schedule: - Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM - Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Highlights: - Begin and end with 25-minute silent meditation sessions. - Dive deep into pottery with Eva Spoof, an experienced artisan ceramist since 1990. - Practice pottery wheel on Saturday; trimming and decoration on Sunday. - Craft with Kultela wild clay, embodying 100% transparency, local sourcing, and a touch of Finland. - Our studio uses solar energy, promoting sustainability.

What's Included: - All materials, up to 15 kg of Kultela clay. - Guidance and firing of up to four planters. - "POTLUCK" lunch: Salad + bread provided; bring a delicacy to share.

Important Notes: - Read all class information before purchasing. - UDUMBARA is a small artist-owned studio; commit once you book.

Cancellation Policy: - By You: - More than 2 weeks notice: Refund minus €30 admin/bank fee. - 2 weeks to 5 working days notice Voucher for another workshop minus €25 admin fee. - Less than 5 working days notice: Non-refundable (exceptions for valid medical certificate). - By Us: Reschedule or full refund, unless due to national emergencies.

Good to Know: - Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; Kultela clay can stain. - Long/artificial nails can be problematic. - Pottery requires patience; beginners might face challenges. - Finished pots will be informed via Google Calendar; patience is appreciated. - Unclaimed pottery after 4 months is disposed of, repurposed, or sold for charity. - Shipping is available at an additional cost.

Location: UDUMBARA Pottery, Kallio (Berghäll), Helsinki. Near Sauna Harju and great restaurants.

Detailed Schedule: - 1st Day: - 10:00 - Meditation - 10:30 - Tea - 11:00 - Pottery - 12:30 - Lunch - 13:30 - Pottery - 16:00 - Cleanup & Discussion - 16:30 - Meditation - 17:00 - End - 2nd Day: - 10:00 - Meditation - 10:30 - Tea - 11:00 - Pottery - 13:00 - Lunch - 13:45 - Cleanup & Discussion - 14:30 - Meditation - 15:00 - End