Pottery Workshop at Black Hound Clay Studio West
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No prior experience needed; all ages welcome.
Overview
Discover the joy of creating your own ceramic mug at Black Hound Clay Studio West. Perfect for holiday gifts or personal keepsakes, this hands-on workshop offers a memorable artistic escape in Portland.
Make Your Own Holiday Mug
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About This Adventure
Join a delightful workshop at Black Hound Clay Studio to create a personalized slab-built mug, perfect for holiday gifting! Unleash your creativity with stamps and textures, then choose your glaze. Your unique, functional art will be ready in weeks, safe for all your favorite beverages. A memorable experience awaits!
##This class takes place at Black Hound Clay Studio West: 715 South 50th Street, West 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 West@blackhoundclay.com with any workshop related questions.
Adventure Tips
Book in advance
Reserve your spot early as workshops fill up quickly, especially during the holiday season.
Wear old clothes
Clay and glaze can be messy—dress in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Bring your creativity
Come with ideas or themes for your mug, but feel free to go wild with textures and stamps.
Plan for pickup
Firing takes a few weeks, so schedule your visit to pick up your completed mug.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban bird species like sparrows and herons.
- Small mammals such as squirrels.
History
Black Hound Clay Studio West has been a creative hub for local artists since its establishment in 2010, fostering community engagement through hands-on art classes.
Conservation
The studio emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including using non-toxic glazes and recycling surplus clay to reduce waste.
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Recommended Gear
Old clothes or apron
Protect your clothing from clay and glaze splatters during the workshop.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated as you work through your creative process.
Sketchpad or ideas list
Bring inspiration for your mug design or note down ideas beforehand.
Masking tape or stencils (optional)
Enhance your design with additional textures or patterns if desired.