Build-Your-Own Mug Workshop
About this workshop
Logistics
Price: 50 per person
Duration: 2-3 hours
Location: Abby Seltzer Ceramics at 2223 Darwin Rd, Madison, WI 53704
Preparation
No Prior Experience Needed: just bring yourself and enthusiasm to make some pottery! We will walk you through everything you need to know to make your pottery vision come true.
Wear Comfortable Clothing and Remove Jewelry: pottery making can get messy, so we recommend you wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty, and remove any rings or bracelets before the class. And don’t worry if you do get a bit messy- clay comes right out in the wash!
Workshop Overview
Our instructors will walk you through the entire process with you. Starting with…
Preparing the Clay: each participant will be provided with slabs of clay suitable for hand building and will be shown how to compress and smooth these slabs for optimal results.
Forming the Pot: with your clay prepared it’s time to start forming your pottery! Instructors will will through the process with you, providing hands on guidance and assistance as you bring your vision to life.
Decorating: once your pottery has taken shape you’ll have the opportunity to add texture and designs to personalize your creation! From carving to sculpting, our instructors will share tips with you to help you make whatever decoration you wish.
Finishing Touches: after you decorate, our instructors will show you how to smooth rough edges and refine your pot for a polished result.
Choose a Color: after putting on the finishing touches, choose a glaze color out of our custom glazes for your piece to be finished in. After the workshop, our studio will transform your pot into durable, functional ceramic pottery and notify you when your pottery is ready for pickup.
Collecting Your Finished Pottery
We will notify you when you’re piece is ready to be picked up.
Come back to the workshop to pick up your piece for free, or opt to pay a shipping fee to have your work shipped to you.
Made by Tahani M.
Made by Emy M.
Made by Pierce V.
Introducing The New Studio!
I’ve renovated the studio to make a comfortable, welcoming space.
Inspired by my love of nature, I added the textures and colors of trees to make the room feel like a magical forest.
Looking forward to creating more art in this new space with you all!
-Abby :)
Testimonials
“"Thank you for such a fun learning experience! My friend and I were not expecting the one-on-one guidance while making mugs - this really was such a special treat. Abby’s space is inviting and she’s an excellent teacher. I hope to take more classes in the future! See you at the farmer’s market, Abby :)”
Chloe: Google Review
“My friend and I first found Abby at a Farmers Market where we saw her beautiful ceramic pieces. We stopped and chatted and I noticed she had a sign about workshops. Within a couple weeks, we planned to attend her Mug Making Workshop!! As soon as we arrived Abby was welcoming and super excited to have us. This was our first time making anything with clay and she was so helpful and informative throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend attending one of her Workshops!”
Kaitlin: Google Review
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Contact Us
Please reach out if you have any further questions or require additional assistance or accommodations!