Make Your Own Mug

Create Your Own Custom Slab Built Mug In This Engaging Beginner Friendly Workshop

In this engaging beginner-friendly workshop, participants will create a slab-built mug designed for everyday use and enjoyment. Using a variety of stamps, textures, and personal design choices, each student can make a mug that reflects their individual style. The class emphasizes hands-on learning and creativity, providing guidance on shaping, decorating, and assembling the clay piece. Once the mug is complete, students will choose a glaze, and the studio will glaze and fire the work.

The workshop ensures that each finished mug is safe for food, microwave, and dishwasher use, combining practicality with artistry. Sliding scale pricing makes this class accessible to a wide audience, allowing more participants to experience clay work and develop new skills. By the end of the session, students will leave with a one-of-a-kind, handbuilt mug and a deeper understanding of clay construction, surface decoration, and glazing techniques. It is a perfect introduction to functional pottery.

During the construction phase, students learn how to roll out even slabs of clay and join them securely to form a sturdy vessel. The instructor demonstrates how to add handles and decorative elements that enhance both the aesthetic and ergonomic qualities of the mug. This process is highly rewarding, as it allows participants to see their ideas take shape in real time. The supportive atmosphere encourages experimentation, ensuring that every student feels confident in their ability to create.

After the construction is finished, the focus shifts to surface design, where participants can use stamps and textures to add character to their work. This step is where the mug truly becomes a personal reflection of the maker. Once the pieces are fired in the kiln, they become durable, functional objects that will serve as a reminder of the creative process. This workshop is an excellent way to spend time learning a new, practical skill.