Ceramics studio firing up inner-artists
Publication date 19 October 2021 | 20:49 | ICT

Most people, even those with no apparent artistic talent or ability, have the urge to create something with their own hands at some point or another. It could be a souvenir, a personal token or a gift for a loved one.

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