Once upon a time, in a little village called Andretta, something magical was happening. People were playing with clay and making beautiful pots and vases. It was like a special kind of art called studio pottery, and it was becoming really popular in India.

You see, after the pandemic, everyone wanted something handmade and unique. They were tired of staring at screens all day and wanted to touch and feel something real. That’s when studio pottery came to the rescue!

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• Andretta Pottery, one of India’s oldest pottery studios, was at the heart of this pottery craze. The studio was filled with young students shaping clay into all sorts of cool shapes. They had learned the craft from their teachers, who had been doing pottery for a long, long time.
• But here’s the funny thing. In the old days, most of the people who learned pottery were from other countries. But now, it was mostly Indians who were getting their hands dirty and making amazing clay creations. People of all ages, from 20-year-olds to 70-year-olds, were joining pottery classes and retreats to learn this ancient art.
• You know what made studio pottery even more popular? The internet! Artists could show off their pottery skills on social media, and everyone would go, “Wow, that’s awesome!” They would see pictures and videos of clay being molded and pots being fired, and it made them curious. Some even wanted to buy the pottery or learn how to do it themselves.
• Studio potters were having a blast. They were collaborating with chefs, making special pieces for big orders, and even mixing ceramics with other cool things like wood and jewelry. It was like pottery was going on an adventure, exploring new possibilities.
• And guess what? People were not just buying pottery; they were also signing up for pottery classes left and right. They realised that working with clay was a great way to escape the digital world and connect with nature. It was messy, but it was so much fun! And it helped them focus and be creative.
• So, if you ever feel tired of staring at screens, maybe you should try playing with clay too. You might discover a hidden talent for making awesome pottery. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll have your own pottery studio and become a famous potter. The white hot clay story continues, and you could be a part of it!

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