{"title":"public workshops","description":"\u003cp\u003eclay workshops for beginners of all ages - around colchester, essex \u0026amp; ipswich, suffolk.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"summer-holidays-kids-clay-workshops","title":"summer holidays: kids air dry clay workshops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edate: \u003c\/strong\u003efriday 7th august 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etimes: \u003c\/strong\u003evarious - see details below!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ethe work room @ love local, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e17 school road, copford, colchester CO6 1BU\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ecost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e£15 per participant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eage suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e varied, depending on session - see below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ea chance for young people to get creative with clay during the school holidays, learn a new skill \u0026amp; make something they can cherish for years to come!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ewith three sessions throughout the day, split into age groups. participants will create their piece \u0026amp; take it home the same day. once dried, they can decorate their creations with paints or pens - guidance will be given at the end of the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplease note: venue accessibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ea ramp is available to access the workshop space - but unfortunately the toilet is not wheelchair accessible (both the door \u0026amp; 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print \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.croucherli.co.uk\/pages\/workshop-info-sheets?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2c4b75d8b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003ei can also create \u0026amp; send a social story for specific sessions - please request one in the form below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eplease ensure you complete the form below before adding this listing to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eonce you have booked your space, you will receive an email with full details about the workshops within 3 working days. i’ll also send you a reminder 1 week before!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003efor the 4-7's session, parents must accompany their children for the duration of the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor the 8-11's \u0026amp; 12-16's sessions, parents are welcome to stay in the room during the session or be in the vicinity of the venue. love local has a wonderful gift shop next door with takeaway hot drinks \u0026amp; sweet treats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"croucherli","offers":[{"title":"10 - 11am: creature \u0026 character creations: 4 - 7 years","offer_id":58068184334661,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 - 1.30pm: flower \u0026 leaf pots: 8 - 11 years","offer_id":58068184367429,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.30 - 4pm: phone \u0026 jewellery holders: 12 - 16 years","offer_id":58068184400197,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/1460\/6661\/files\/website_classes_thumbnails_1_73423ecd-afaa-4cba-8f43-81aa001a52ec.png?v=1782470341"},{"product_id":"air-dry-clay-for-beginners","title":"air dry clay for beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edate \u0026amp; 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