Make a Mug or Jug
Create from clay your very own mug or jug to be proud of!
Workshop Information
Making a "Mug or Jug" is a hands-on, beginner friendly, clay project for anyone who believes that coffee or gravy tastes better from a handmade vessel. This session is all about the tactile joy of functional pottery - creating a piece that isn't just art, but something you can use.
You'll be taught the slab-building technique and given step-by-step instructions to wrap and join your clay into a perfect cylinder.
Once your base structure is ready, you’ll tackle the most rewarding part: the handle! We’ll guide you through crafting an ergonomic handle and attaching it securely so your mug or jug is as sturdy as it is stylish. While others might be making different projects, you’ll be focused on perfecting your pour or your sip.
Paint it How You Want
Once your cup or jug is built, you’ll use our vibrant underglaze paints to decorate it. Add a personalized monogram, a splash of "dipped" color, or intricate patterns—your morning brew will never look better.
What You’ll Create
A Hand-Built Mug or Jug: A fully functional ceramic vessel, whether it's a chunky "hug-mug" or a dainty milk jug.
The Perfect Handle: Learn how to make and attach handles.
A Custom Finish: Use stamps, textures, and paints to make a piece that fits your kitchen aesthetic perfectly.
What Core Pottery Class Should I Book?
You can make this project by booking onto either our Slab Pot or Intro to Hand-Building Pottery Class. Others on the class may be making other projects but most will start with the same foundation structure.
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Who are your pottery classes aimed at?
Our ceramic workshops are aimed at beginners with no experience but we welcome any skill level.
Are your classes for adults or children?
While we get mostly get adults who book our ceramic workshops, children aged 8 and over may attend (under 10s need accompanying by a participating adult).
If interested in our slab pot or intro to hand-building class for your child, some attendees may be working on body-positive projects, such as "Boob Pots". We leave it to your discretion if this environment is appropriate for your children.
What is the group size for your workshops?
Our pottery classes usually have 8 or less attendees, but occasionally there may be more.
When will my pottery be ready?
Your ceramic make will be glazed and fired after we've allowed it to dry slowly and will be ready to collect around 4 to 5 weeks after the class.
