Cocoa Mug Workshop

Warm up your creativity this season with a festive introduction to working with clay! In this cozy, hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to build your very own cocoa mug from scratch using slab-building techniques — no prior clay experience needed.

Our friendly instructors will guide you step by step, from shaping the clay to forming a handle, and then show you a variety of simple decorating methods so you can personalize your mug with your own unique style — think cozy textures, hand-drawn patterns, or even a name tag for your favorite winter drinker.

After the workshop, our studio techs will take care of the glazing and firing process to make your mug fully functional and food-safe. Your handmade masterpiece will be ready for sipping hot cocoa, tea, or coffee — just in time for chilly evenings!

Come solo or bring a friend — it’s the perfect seasonal activity to get your hands messy, make something useful, and leave with a mug full of memories.

This is an All-Levels Workshop. All skill levels are welcome. Minors are permitted if they are accompanied by an adult. Tickets are priced per luminary, so if you are bringing a younger child and want to work on one luminary together, then only one ticket is needed.

We believe clay is for everyone! Need tuition assistance? Please send us an email at info@potterynorthwest.org for more information.

What is included

• Clay

• Tools

 What to bring

• A good attitude and a mind open to learning.

• An apron, or comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. 

Please note:

• We are in Pioneer Square, so please plan ahead so that you have enough time to park. You don’t want to miss anything!

• Clay nights do not grant you Studio Access outside of your workshop time.