Make a mug and coaster pottery workshop

Take the satisfaction of a good cuppa to the next level with your own special mug to drink from!

This workshop introduces you to the art of hand-building in a fun, friendly, and accessible way! It is suitable for ceramic beginners, or anyone who has briefly experimented with clay and wants to give it another go!

With copious teas and coffees, this class will introduce you to techniques such as slab rolling, carving, embossing and joining. Templates are provided for the class however if you have a specific design in mind you can also create your own unique piece!

You'll be taken through the steps of rolling and compressing, cutting out your forms and constructing your mug and coaster; which you can then enjoy decorating and customising with all the tools available.

Once you finish creating your set you can get stuck into painting your pieces with a range of different coloured slips! They will then be left to dry for a week, after which they will be bisque fired, glazed and fired again. Pieces are usually ready to collect between 4 - 6 weeks after creation. All pieces made are dishwasher safe.

The aim of this workshop is to make clay fun and easily accessible to everyone. You can book the workshop individually, or privately for birthdays, work do's, hen do's and other special occasions!

Provided by us: Aprons, clay, all tools for carving, rolling pins and guides, rolling matt, teas and coffees, letters for embossing templates. ... you just need to bring yourselves!

Age restrictions: 16+

Adult	£38
Group Ticket (Group of 5)	£200

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What people are saying

Ben Millard Watkins
May 2023

Lovely relaxing pottery making experience, no complaints :)

Ellie
Mar 2023

Really great experience, time flew by and loved every minute. Jess was so friendly and a really g...

Markella Syrgkani
Nov 2022

Jess was an amazing host and the experienece very enjoyable.

Alastair Lee
Oct 2022

The only downside was that it had to come to an end!

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How to get there

6 Picton Lane, Bristol, BS6 5PX

Facilities

Refreshments available
Toilets
WiFi

COVID-19 guidelines

My priority is to keep customers and myself safe. I ask that everyone attending any of the classes adheres to the current government guidelines. If you are unwell or have any symptoms of coronavirus, or have come into contact with anyone who has developed symptoms - please stay home and notify me via email immediately.

On the day

Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a bit mucky! Nothing we work with stains, but it can be a bit messy.
I recommend cutting/filing your nails as it can get a little fiddly and difficult with long nails.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates

Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.

How to get a refund

Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.

Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Jess Xuereb

Self taught ceramicist Jess Xuereb is the maker behind MadeThisMess. She initially started her business in early 2021 through making and selling ceramics, but has recently expanded that into teaching! She has a love for handmade slab built ceramics and is very kean to share it with everyone in the hopes of making pottery easily accessible.

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