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Join us at The Old Bank Pottery Studio and craft your very own tealight lantern house — the perfect handmade addition to your festive décor, or a heartfelt gift for someone special this Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDuring this cosy three-hour workshop, instructor Robyn Holmyard will guide you through the art of slab building, using templates to handcraft your own unique lantern house, ready to glow through the winter nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe'll start with a warm welcome to the studio, alongside an introduction to the craft. 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