Mindful Pottery Retreat at UDUMBARA Pottery Studio

** Overview: **

Duration: Weekend retreat (Easter Sunday and Monday). 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.

Saturday focuses on the pottery wheel, and Sunday on trimming and decoration (stamping and engraving). We produce unglazed planter pots, which are 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, including up to 20 kg of Kultela clay for practicing. 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: **

** Review all class information before booking. ** UDUMBARA is a small artist-owned studio; commitment upon booking is appreciated. We kindly request your understanding regarding our refund and cancellation policies, which are 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 charity. Shipping is available at an additional cost.

Location: UDUMBARA Pottery, Kallio (Berghäll), Helsinki. 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 our workshop details. We're excited to welcome you to the UDUMBARA Pottery. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact.

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