Create Handmade Mugs at Black Hound Clay Studio South
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required.
Overview
Hand-build a one-of-a-kind mug with Black Hound Clay Studio South in Philadelphia. This beginner-friendly workshop combines craftsmanship with a practical outcome, perfect for creative outings.
Make Your Own Mug
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About This Adventure
Join a beginner-friendly workshop to create your own personalized slab-built mug! Experiment with various stamps and textures to make it truly unique. After glazing, your functional masterpiece will be fired and ready for pick-up in 3-4 weeks, ensuring it's food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
This class takes place at Black Hound Clay Studio South: 1701 Federal Street, South Philadelphia.
Duration: 2 Hours
In this fun beginner-friendly workshop, you'll make a slab built functional mug perfect for your favorite beverage. Using a variety of stamps and textures, you’ll be able to personalize your mug to be as unique as you! Once you’re finished, you will select your glaze and your pieces will be glazed and fired by the studio and available for pick up in 3-4 weeks. The fired mug will be food, microwave and dishwasher safe.
Our workshops are a great activity for friends, partners and families! Workshops are suitable for kids 10 and over with an accompanying adult.
A Note About Sliding Scale Workshops:
We wanted to make clay experiences accessible to as wide an audience as possible, so our workshops are priced in 3 tiers. If you are unfamiliar with how sliding scale fees work, we ask that you take a look at this graphic before you register to get a sense of where you fall on the scale.
Cancellation Policy
If you request a cancellation via email at least 48 hours before the time of your workshop, we'll issue you a refund or rebook you for another date. Refunds or rebookings are not available less than 48 hours before the workshop takes place. Please email South@blackhoundclay.com with any workshop related questions.
Adventure Tips
Arrive on Time
Workshops start promptly; arriving late can result in forfeiting your spot.
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Expect hands-on work that can get messy; dress accordingly in clothes you don’t mind getting clay on.
Plan for Pickup Timeline
Finished pieces take 3-4 weeks to glaze and fire before pickup; schedule accordingly.
Bring an Accompanying Adult if Under 16
Children 10 and older can join only when accompanied by an adult participant.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban songbirds like northern cardinals and mockingbirds
- Squirrels often dart through nearby green spaces and gardens
History
Philadelphia’s South Street corridor has transformed from industrial roots to a vibrant creative hub, making the studio a reflection of local artistic reinvention.
Conservation
Black Hound Clay Studio South encourages sustainable art practices, using non-toxic glazes and minimizing waste to support urban environmental health.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable, washable clothing
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting clay on during hands-on shaping.
Apron (optional)
Helps keep clothes clean while working with clay and glaze.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the workshop.
Camera or phone
Capture your creative process and finished piece.