Wheel for Beginner Series: Mug Mania
$445.00
Intended Level: Beginner
Mugs seem simple… until you try to make a really good one.
This 6-week course is all about exploring the endlessly specific, surprisingly obsessive world of mug making — from form and proportion to handles, attachments, comfort, balance, and finishing details.
Throughout the session, you’ll throw a wide variety of mug forms while experimenting with different approaches to shape, scale, rims, feet, and surface. Rather than laboring over a single perfect mug, this class encourages repetition, play, and exploration as a way to discover what forms and techniques feel most natural to you.
Expect fast-paced throwing exercises, handle deep-dives, refining techniques, and lots of side-by-side comparisons that help you develop both consistency and personal style.
Highlights may include:
- rapid-fire mug throwing challenges
- experimenting with different mug silhouettes and proportions
- “Handle Monster” sessions dedicated entirely to pulling, shaping, attaching, and refining handles
- learning how subtle adjustments affect comfort and function
- trimming and finishing techniques that elevate everyday forms
Perfect for:
- beginners wanting focused wheel practice
- potters refining consistency
- anyone who has ever become weirdly emotionally attached to a mug
By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a collection of functional handmade mugs and a much deeper understanding of what makes a mug feel really good to use
Good to Know
- You can expect to make 3-6 pieces in this class.
- Our classes are intended for adults and youth aged 15+.
- All materials and tools are provided.
- Dress for mess or please bring your own apron.
- Cleanup is included in class time.
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