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A mug is more than a vessel; it is a daily ritual, a small piece of earth that holds warmth, comfort, and intention. In this seasonal workshop, you will shape soft clay into the perfect form for your winter sipping, a mug made by your own hands to hold morning coffee, spiced cider, or hot cocoa by the fire. Each curve, handle, and mark becomes a quiet reflection of you, a celebration of slowing down and creating with care. You can copy and paste this link into your browser to check out our Pinterest page for even more mug inspiration: (https://ca.pinterest.com/eccentricartiststudio/class-inspo/mugs/) Begin your workshop by choosing from our three different colours of clay; white, speckled buff, or our seasonal feature clay. Then come back to decorate your new mug with over 100 colour choices! All materials and instruction are always included in our workshop fees, so bring your best ideas and your patient instructor will help you along every step of the way! In this workshop you will learn how to: ~ Roll out a clay slab ~ Create a slab cylinder ~ Attach a base using scratch and slip ~ Create simple handles ~ Decorate with stamps, carving, and glazes ~ Finish surfaces to minimize sharp areas ~ Optimize the functionality of your piece After this workshop your piece(s) will be bisque fired and then you can return to glaze during one of our "Glazing 101" workshops which is included in the cost of your class! It is a 1.5 hour intro to glazing that will teach you how to glaze the piece(s) you have made. Alternatively, you may choose a single colour that we will glaze for you. After glazing, the piece(s) will be fired in our kiln, and you can expect them to be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after you have glazed. The sooner you come back to glaze, the sooner you can take them home to enjoy! We will always contact you for pickup. Our clay discovery classes have been curated to teach a basic technique of hand building. You will be amazed with what you can make with just your hands and some clay! This is a great introduction to pottery without making a multi-week commitment.