★ 5.0 (530 reviews)

Cup Or Mug Hand-Building Pottery Workshop

Cup Or Mug Hand-Building Pottery Workshop

Cup Or Mug Hand-Building Pottery Workshop

Hand-build a mug from scratch — handle and all — then finish it your way.

Hand-build a mug from scratch — handle and all — then finish it your way.

90 mins

£63

All levels

1 to 8 guests

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Your finished piece is included — no hidden fees.

90 mins

£63

All levels

1 to 8 guests

What you’ll do

What you’ll do

What you’ll do

A hand-built ceramic mug or cup, shaped and detailed to your own design. Using slab or coil techniques, you'll create a piece that's functional and personal.

A hand-built ceramic mug or cup, shaped and detailed to your own design. Using slab or coil techniques, you'll create a piece that's functional and personal.

01

Settle into the studio

We begin with the piece you’re making, the clay body, and the quiet techniques that will guide the session.

02

Build your form

You’ll shape, refine, and surface your piece with guidance that keeps the process calm and approachable.

03

Leave it with us

We glaze and fire your work, then let you know when it’s ready to collect from the studio.

“Attentive, patient and really clear in his instructions. As a beginner we really appreciated it.”

Yasfer Y. · Aug 2026

Made to be used, not just kept.

Most London tasters use porous earthenware and charge extra to keep your piece — we don’t.

Stoneware, not earthenware

The durable clay used in high-end restaurants.

Fired over 1220°C

Dishwasher, microwave and food safe.

Firing, glaze and your finished piece

All included in the session price.

What’s included

All clay and tools · Hand-building instruction and guidance · Bisque and glaze firings · Apron provided.

Who it’s for

Beginners who want to make something functional and personal. A relaxed, social workshop — great for friends, colleagues, or a solo afternoon.

From the studio

A shared gallery of guest pieces and quiet studio moments, shown across every workshop.

A ceramic bowl detail from the studio

Studio guest

A calm studio pottery scene

Blanc Ceramic

Finished ceramic form made in the studio

Studio guest

Studio tools and ceramic work

Blanc Ceramic

What people say

★ 5.0 · 530 reviews

“Raymond was great. He took us through the process in manageable steps. I’ve never done pottery on a wheel before and I’m amazed how it wasn’t as difficult as I thought.”

Heather L. · Aug 2026

“My birthday treat with my sister — we had a wonderful time. Raymond explained the whole process and was so patient. The studio is bright and relaxing. We’re already booking the six-week course.”

Karin C. · Jul 2026

Good to know

  • Hand-building class — no wheel involved. Great if you prefer a quieter, more sculptural approach.

  • Wear clothes you don't mind getting clay on.

  • Pieces take approximately 8 weeks for firing. We'll notify you when ready.

  • Collect within 1 month of notification — uncollected pieces will be discarded.

  • Glaze results vary naturally due to chemical reactions during firing.

  • Cracks or breakage may occur during firing; refunds cannot be provided for firing issues.

Important notes

Glaze results vary naturally due to chemical reactions during firing. Pieces may occasionally crack during firing due to air bubbles or uneven surfaces; these outcomes are not refundable. Collect your piece within one month of notification.

Ready to make something?

Book your place and we’ll take care of the clay, glaze and firing.

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