{"title":"6-Week Pottery Courses","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the joy of pottery with our 6-Week Courses, including options for complete beginners and improvers looking to expand their existing skills. With expert tuition, hands-on practice and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere, you'll explore a range of pottery techniques while building confidence and creativity. If you are short on time during the week and\/or looking for wheel throwing-specific courses, check out our range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theoldbankpotterystudio.com\/collections\/weekend-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eweekend wheel throwing intensives\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"6-week-beginners-pottery-course","title":"6-Week Beginners Pottery Course | Thursdays 10 am - Noon | Next Course 7th January - 11th February","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the fundamentals of pottery in this relaxed and creative six-week course, designed for complete beginners and those looking to build confidence with clay. 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