Mindful Pottery Retreat at UDUMBARA Pottery Studio

** Overview: ** Duration: Weekend retreat (Saturday & Sunday). Group Size: Limited to 6 participants.

Experience: You don't need any prior pottery experience. Languages: English (Suomi, Svenska). ** Schedule: ** Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM ** Highlights: **

Begin and end with 25-minute silent tea meditation sessions. Learn pottery techniques from Eva Spoof, an experienced professional artisan ceramist and keen meditator. Saturday focuses on the pottery wheel, and Sunday on trimming and decoration (stamping and engraving). We produce unglazed planter pots, also the primary products of UDUMBARA pottery. Craft with Kultela wild clay, embodying 100% transparency, local sourcing, and a touch of Finland. Our studio operates on solar energy, promoting sustainability.

** What's Included: ** All materials for practicing include up to 20 kg of Kultela clay. Guidance and firing of up to four planters (max 8 kg raw clay).

POTLUCK lunch: Salad + bread provided; bring a delicacy to share.

** Important Notes: ** ** Please review all class information before booking. ** UDUMBARA is a small artist-owned studio; commitment upon booking is appreciated. This workshop is for those sincerely interested in mindful practices and willing to commit to the shared experience of meditating for this weekend.

We kindly request your understanding regarding our refund and cancellation policies, designed to minimize administrative work. Please have a look at our General Class Information before making a purchase. By booking with us, you accept our terms and conditions.

** Cancellation Policy: **

By You: – If you provide more than two weeks' notice, you will receive a refund minus a €30 admin/bank fee. – Two weeks to five working days notice Voucher for another workshop minus €25 admin fee. - Less than five working days notice: Non-refundable (50% refund with valid medical certificate). By Us: Reschedule or full refund unless due to national emergencies. You can now pay for our workshops with employee benefits cards (Edenred, Epass, Smartum). For detailed instructions, please visit our blog at udumbara.fi -> blog -> Employee Benefits Vouchers.

**Good to Know: ** Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty; Kultela clay can stain. Long/artificial nails can be problematic. Patience is key in pottery; beginners might face challenges. You should expect notification of finished pots via Google Calendar; I appreciate your patience. Unclaimed pottery after four months is disposed of, repurposed, or sold for a donation to the Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation. Shipping is available at an additional cost.

Location: UDUMBARA Pottery, Kallio (Berghäll), Helsinki. It is next to OMA Maa cafe, 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

Thank you for taking the time to explore the details of our workshop. We're excited to welcome you to UDUMBARA Pottery. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Contact: - Email: eva.spoof@gmail.com - Instagram: @udumbara_helsinki - YouTube: UDUMBARA_Helsinki

We look forward to sharing the joy of pottery with you! Warm regards, Eva | UDUMBARA Pottery Mindful Pottery Retreat at UDUMBARA Pottery Studio

Overview:
- Duration: Weekend retreat (Saturday & Sunday)
- Group Size: Limited to 6 participants

Experience:
No prior pottery experience is necessary.
Languages: English, Suomi, Svenska

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

Highlights:
- Begin and end each day with a 25-minute silent tea meditation session.
- Learn pottery techniques from Eva Spoof, an experienced artisan ceramist and meditation enthusiast.
- Focus on the pottery wheel on Saturday and trimming and decoration (stamping and engraving) on Sunday.
- Create unglazed planter pots, which are the primary products of UDUMBARA Pottery.
- Work with Kultela Wild Clay, promoting 100% transparency and local sourcing with a touch of Finland.
- Our studio operates on solar energy, emphasizing sustainability.

What's Included:
- All materials for practice, including up to 20 kg of Kultela clay.
- Guidance and firing of up to four planters (maximum 8 kg of raw clay).

Potluck Lunch:
Salad and bread will be provided; please bring a delicacy to share.

Important Notes:
- Please review all class information before booking.
- UDUMBARA is a small artist-owned studio; your commitment upon booking is appreciated.
- This workshop is intended for those sincerely interested in mindful practices and willing to engage in a shared meditation experience throughout the weekend.

Cancellation Policy:
- By You:
- If you provide more than two weeks' notice, you will receive a refund minus a €30 administrative/bank fee.
- You will receive a voucher for another workshop minus a €25 administrative fee for two weeks to five working days' notice.
- Less than five working days' notice: Non-refundable (50% refund with a valid medical certificate).
- By Us:
- We will reschedule or provide a full refund unless due to national emergencies.

Payment Options:
You can now pay for our workshops using employee benefits cards (Edenred, Epass, Smartum). For detailed instructions, please visit our blog at udumbara.fi -> blog -> Employee Benefits Vouchers.

Good to Know:
- Wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty, as Kultela clay can stain.
- Long or artificial nails can be problematic.
- Patience is essential in pottery; beginners might face some challenges.
- You should expect notification of finished pots via Google Calendar; your patience is appreciated.
- Unclaimed pottery left for four months will be disposed of, repurposed, or sold for a donation to the Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation.
- Shipping is available for an additional cost.

Location:
UDUMBARA Pottery, Kallio (Berghäll), Helsinki. Next to OMA Maa café, 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

Thank you for exploring our workshop details! We're excited to welcome you to UDUMBARA Pottery. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Contact Us:
- Email: eva.spoof@gmail.com
- Instagram: @udumbara_helsinki
- YouTube: UDUMBARA_Helsinki

We look forward to sharing the joy of pottery with mindfulness with you!

Warm regards,
Eva | UDUMBARA Pottery