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Terrazzo Mug Workshop
hosted by lelu. and BarrowPDX

$95 per person

Ages 15+

323 NE Wygant St, Portland, OR

Discover the joy of creating your own hand-built ceramic mug in this engaging pottery class in Portland! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of slab building, a pottery technique that does not require a wheel, just your two hands!The class begins with a slab-building demo where you’ll learn to create stencils and attach pieces of clay seamlessly. Each student will receive pre-rolled slabs of clay, along with all the tools needed to shape and decorate their mug. After sketching out ideas and creating stencils, you’ll bring your design to life and add a splash of color with provided colored porcelain. The rest of the session is all about building and personalizing your piece.At the end of this workshop, you will walk away with an understanding of slab building, and one to two beautiful handmade mugs ready for your morning coffee! This ceramics class is a great way to get your foot in the door with a new hobby. Learn the basics and leave with a beautiful handmade item and the inspiration and motivation to pursue more!Whether you're looking for ceramics classes in Portland or you want to spend a day challenging yourself to try something new, this is an opportunity to create something from start to finish, meet new people, and indulge your creative spirit!

All mugs will be fired and glazed by the instructors outside of workshop hours; you will be notified when your items are ready for pickup.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Knowledge required

Beginners welcome! Play-Doh skills welcome!

What you'll get

  • Access to a working ceramic studio.

  • Demonstrations from two professional ceramicists.

  • Clay and tools, materials, and firing services.

  • Each student will leave with one to two finished mugs.

What to bring

We provide everything you need, just come with some comfortable clothes you don't mind getting clay on!