Group pottery workshop in bright studio painting and glazing

Find Calm and Create: Pottery Workshops in Castlebar

Mindful hand-building, Kurinuki carving, group sessions and kids parties from The Mood Designs Ceramics in County Mayo.

Featured Workshops & Experiences

Explore meditative pottery, beginner-friendly classes, Kurinuki sessions, family events and the Advanced Ceramic Club.

Land-Adventures & Wellness at The Mood Designs Ceramics

Unplug from the chaos and find your center at Zen Clay Sunday, a mindful pottery experience that combines art, meditation, and nature. Discover the calming power of clay in this unique workshop.

Land-Adventures & Wellness at The Mood Designs Ceramics

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Castlebar, County Mayo

Castlebar

Pottery Workshop at The Mood Designs Ceramics in [Location]

Dive into a fun and creative Saturday at The Mood Designs Ceramics, where beginners can unlock their inner artist through hands-on pottery making. Discover why this workshop is a must-try for art lovers and curious newcomers alike.

Pottery Workshop at The Mood Designs Ceramics in [Location]

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Clay Art Adventure with The Mood Designs Ceramics in [Location]

Discover the art of Kurinuki with a hands-on ceramic workshop led by Ella Szczerbak. Perfect for creative souls seeking a mindful craft experience in [Location]. Keep reading to find out what makes this workshop so special!

Clay Art Adventure with The Mood Designs Ceramics in [Location]

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Land Adventures with The Mood Designs Ceramics

Discover the art of ceramic making at The Mood Designs Ceramics—a creative activity rooted in regional traditions and materials. Perfect for artists and curious travelers alike, it offers a tactile connection to the local landscape. Read more to find out why this studio is a highlight for cultural enthusiasts.

Land Adventures with The Mood Designs Ceramics

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Ceramics Workshop at The Mood Designs Ceramics in Urban Area

Discover a creative ceramics painting experience at The Mood Designs Ceramics. Perfect for all skill levels, this studio offers a fun, artistic activity right in the heart of the city.

Ceramics Workshop at The Mood Designs Ceramics in Urban Area

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Land-Adventures at The Mood Designs Ceramics for Kids Parties

Discover a creative outdoor-inspired activity for kids at The Mood Designs Ceramics in Portland. Perfect for birthday parties or family outings, this ceramic studio transforms art into a fun adventure.

Land-Adventures at The Mood Designs Ceramics for Kids Parties

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Advanced Ceramic Club at The Mood Designs Ceramics, Castlebar

Unleash your pottery skills in Castlebar at The Mood Designs Ceramics’ Advanced Ceramic Club. Perfect for emerging ceramic artists, this club offers expert guidance and flexible studio time every Tuesday evening.

Advanced Ceramic Club at The Mood Designs Ceramics, Castlebar

Castlebar

Family Ceramic Making in Castlebar with The Mood Designs

Discover a unique family-friendly workshop in Castlebar where you can craft your own ceramics using traditional slab-building techniques. The Mood Designs Ceramics provides a hands-on, private experience that blends creativity with cultural connection in County Mayo.

Family Ceramic Making in Castlebar with The Mood Designs

About The Mood Designs Ceramics

The Mood Designs Ceramics is a pottery studio based in Castlebar, County Mayo, offering a range of hands-on ceramic workshops and experiences. The business specializes in mindful, hand-building techniques and small-group classes designed for a wide range of ages and skill levels. Sessions include meditative pottery workshops such as ZEN CLAY SUNDAY, beginner-friendly classes like the “Good Mood” SATURDAY, focused technique nights such as Carved from Clay: An Introduction to Kurinuki, as well as group, family, and children’s party events.

Classes are structured to introduce practical studio skills, including coiling, carving, glazing, and hand-building methods, and to provide a calm, creative environment. The Advanced Ceramic Club supports returning participants who wish to continue developing projects with access to studio time, expert guidance, and dedicated glazing days.

Participants can expect vegetarian lunch included for specified experiences, guided meditative elements in selected sessions, and opportunities to create finished vessels during workshop time. Workshops state clear skill recommendations—some are designed for beginners while others suit more experienced makers.

The Mood Designs Ceramics operates locally in Castlebar and promotes inclusive, approachable instruction for community members, families, and visitors to County Mayo. Booking information, session dates, and specific workshop details are available through The Adventure Collective listing. The studio’s mix of technique-led classes, mindful practices, and family-friendly options offers accessible ways to explore ceramics and creative making.

Workshops prioritize safety, responsible material use, and clear instruction to help participants safely engage with tools, kilns, and glazing practices while enjoying a relaxed, social studio atmosphere comfortably.

Colorful hand-painted ceramic face plates drying on table

Pressed floral tiles arranged for drying in pottery studio

Pottery Workshops in Castlebar

Hands-on experiences at The Mood Designs Ceramics

The Mood Designs Ceramics in Castlebar, County Mayo, offers a variety of pottery workshops and ceramic experiences designed for different ages and skill levels. These sessions focus on hand-building, meditative practice, and technique-led classes such as Kurinuki carving. The listing on The Adventure Collective provides booking details and schedules for each experience.

Featured experiences

ZEN CLAY SUNDAY - A meditative pottery experience — a serene Sunday workshop where participants craft a vase using ancient coiling techniques, supported by meditation and soft soundscapes. A vegetarian lunch is included for specified sessions.
"Good Mood" SATURDAY - Ceramic Workshop for Beginners — an entry-level class name offered by the studio for beginner-friendly pottery practice.
Carved from Clay: An Introduction to Kurinuki — a two-hour Kurinuki workshop led by ceramic artist Ella Szczerbak. Participants carve a unique vessel from clay; no experience required.
Adult Group Ceramic Making Experience — group-focused sessions suitable for adults seeking a shared pottery activity.
Paint A Pot Experience — a hands-on painting session available as part of the studio’s program.
Kids Party Ceramic Making Experience — pottery party sessions designed for children and families.
Advanced Ceramic Club — ongoing club for returning makers, offering flexible project work, expert guidance, exclusive glazing days and studio access every Tuesday evening.
Family Ceramic Making Experience — family-focused workshop opportunities.

What to expect

Participants can expect instruction in practical studio skills such as:

Coiling and other hand-building methods
Carving techniques used in Kurinuki
Glazing guidance during glazing days
Mindful, slow-making approaches in select workshops

Some experiences include a vegetarian lunch and meditative elements; others focus strictly on technique. The Advanced Ceramic Club provides continuing makers with studio time and supported project development.

Who this serves

People searching for a pottery workshop in Castlebar
Visitors to County Mayo seeking creative activities
Families and children interested in kids pottery parties
Makers looking for ongoing practice in an advanced ceramic club

Booking and practical info

Bookings and session dates for The Mood Designs Ceramics are published on The Adventure Collective listing. For those searching online, use keywords such as pottery workshop Castlebar, ceramics Castlebar, Kurinuki workshop, hand-building classes County Mayo, kids pottery party Castlebar, and advanced ceramic club Castlebar to find available dates and descriptions.

Why choose these workshops

The Mood Designs Ceramics combines technique-led instruction with mindful creative practice in Castlebar. The range of experiences — from beginner classes to the Advanced Ceramic Club — makes it possible for local residents and visitors to explore ceramics at a chosen pace while benefiting from structured sessions and dedicated glazing opportunities.

Hand-coiled clay vase on wheel in cozy ceramic studio

Reserve a Pottery Workshop in Castlebar

Book ZEN CLAY SUNDAY, Kurinuki nights, the Advanced Ceramic Club or a family session — view dates and availability on The Adventure Collective listing.