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A wall-length shelving unit teems with pottery waiting to be painted at The Potter's Obsession, 1941 51st St. NE Cedar Rapids.

The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration

The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day event Aug. 7-10. The studio, which opened in 1999, has served as a creative space for families, artists and others seeking hands-on art experiences. The…

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