Hand Building Pottery Class: Make Your Own Mug

Experience the joy of hand crafting and decorating your own ceramic vessel!



2 hours Location Marrickville Class size 4 to 12 guests   $100 (Afterpay available)

Whether you’re a total newbie or just looking for a fun way to unwind, this is your chance to experience the zen-like joy of hand-building—and sipping your morning coffee from a mug you made yourself! Nestled in our gorgeous studio just steps from Enmore Park, we’ll guide you through creating a range of mug styles and teach you cool textural tricks to make your mug design pop with personality. By the end, you’ll walk away with a stunning mug that’s 100% you.
Your expert teacher (10+ years) will walk you through the coiling technique, how to attach handles like a pro, and even how to add 3D decorations that’ll make your mug the envy of all your friends. Plus, you’ll get hands-on with sculpting tools to create unique textures and patterns. Want to add some colour? Go wild with underglaze paints and make your mug truly unforgettable.
With class sizes capped at just eight people, you’ll get plenty of one-on-one attention from your tutor, who’s not only a skilled ceramicist, but a pro at making learning fun and stress-free.
And here’s the cherry on top: after a blissful afternoon of creating, you can stroll across the road to The Vic on the Park, one of Marrickville’s most iconic pubs. Let’s get muddy and make something amazing!
What you'll get
  • Included in the price, we will clear glaze and fire your piece after class, ready for pick up from the studio in 3-4 weeks. It will be dishwasher and microwave-safe too!
  • A big ball of clay - more than enough to make a satisfyingly large mug.
  • Work with a full suite of clay tools and underglazes - everything you need to make and decorate your mug.
  • You’ll get to wear one of our gorgeous rust-coloured cotton drill aprons with soft linen straps.
Best of all, you will get addicted to a new ritual, the calming quality of clay!
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Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly class accessible to people with no previous experience, and those who’ve dabbled before. Pick up some new skills and create something you’ll be proud of!
You must be at least 13 years old to attend this class (minors will need a paid accompanying adult).
What to bring
We could say ‘wear something easy to clean, or that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Covered shoes are ideal and think about keeping long hair out of the way’ but honestly all you need to bring is your radiant self!
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or Xmas gift.

Location

OCD Studio - 9 Addison Rd, Marrickville NSW

​We’re right opposite The Vic, near the intersection of Enmore Rd and seconds from Enmore Park. There is ample parking along either side of Enmore Park, on Llewellyn St or Victoria Rd. There are also spaces along Addison Rd or any of the nearby side streets. Bus routes 355, 423, 426, 428, 430 all stop close by.

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  • 5/5 from Matt Lausch, attended Jun 2026: Highly recommended. The studio is such a calming environment and Susan is a great instructor who makes sure everyone has a positive experience, regardless of skill level. So much fun, will definitely be back soon
  • 5/5 from Rose Antoun, attended Jun 2026: Susan is such a beautiful and patient teacher. She is incredibly creative and knowledgeable, while creating a relaxed and welcoming space for us to be creative in. She is always so helpful and supportive, making every class enjoyable and inspiring. I always leave feeling like my cup is full! I’ve made so many beautiful pieces that I absolutely love, and I’ve also met some great people along the way. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Mark Hopson, attended Jun 2026: Susan is lovely this very lovely you spend time making a mug!
  • 5/5 from Joselyn Morgan, attended Dec 2025: Susan was a fantastic teacher. Our group had such a great time, we had the perfect mixture of fun, relaxation, and creative freedom. Could not reccomend this class higher!
  • 5/5 from Mohamed Abbasy, attended Nov 2025: I wanted to make a mug for my mother's birthday. I'm not a very artistically inclined person, but Susan was very accommodating. She did just the right amount of helping here and there where we could do the work ourselves but still have a nice polished product at the end. All around an amazing time and well worth the cost.
  • 5/5 from Olivia Byth, attended Nov 2025: Had a terrific time!!! We loved Susan and enjoyed the whole experience :))) will 100% come again
  • 5/5 from Tommy Setiawan, attended Oct 2025: We had a class with Susan for my gf' birthday alongside with the family. The class was so fun and the interactions were do clear. Susan helped us in every step of the way and she was very lovely to chat with and just to be around with. We had an amazing time bonding with the family and had a lot of laughters making the mug. Thank you Susan! We will come back definitely
  • 5/5 from Niklas Olsson, attended Oct 2025: Sudan was fantastic, very generous with her time.
  • 5/5 from Marian Simpson, attended Sep 2025: My daughter arranged the class for me as a gift. The teacher, Susan, was upbeat, patient and very accomplished. The whole experience was very enjoyable. Susan explained everything simply and methodically and she was unfailingly helpful and responsive to questions. The venue and materials were set out ready to use and the teacher explained the use of the different tools. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Mikaela Cicciarello, attended Sep 2025: Susan led the class really well! It was a fun time with a friendly group
  • 5/5 from Kasey Vo, attended Jun 2025: the teacher was incredibly sweet and accomodating despite my tardiness during both booking and day- of arrival. the class was clear with constant assistance, making it the perfect activity for some mental wind- down time. thank you again so much for having us, susan!! ️ -kasey the studio was super homely and susan was THE SWEETEST, making sure we were comfortable and on track with every step!!! the way susan taught was super easy to understand and she helped us create the designs we were inspired by, and i finished with exactly what i envisioned!!!!!!! the music also really made the mood and our little chats were so nice, and she was so loveable and really made the whole experience so much better!!!!!!!!!! 100% recommend for a nice day out just to wind down from life i can’t wait to receive these cups and make my first cup of hot chocolate for the winter!!!!!! ️️ -becca
  • 5/5 from Rachel Arthur, attended Jun 2025: The class was fantastic! I had a specific plan for what I wanted to make as a gift for a friend and the teacher was so helpful in making sure I ended up with a finished product that I was really happy with. It was clear she has a lot of skills and experience and the class was very relaxed and friendly.
  • 5/5 from Marni Patterson, attended May 2025: What a fun class! Susan gave very clear instructions and helped in a way that made the class enjoyable no matter what skill level you were at. I was given a gift voucher for the class and it was such a great experience. 10/10 recommend! ️
  • 5/5 from Courteney Hall, attended May 2025: Booked a class for Mother’s Day & was blown away! She was so lovely and welcoming with an amazing attitude. We made personalised mugs with the date! She helped make this Mother’s Day extra special Definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Tegan Cone, attended May 2025: Susan was a great teacher, the class was relaxed and fun. We had all the materials and lots of inspiration to work with in the studio. A great way to spend a Sunday morning with friends. Excited to see how our mugs turn out!
  • 5/5 from Miriam Succar, attended Mar 2025: This class was so fun and we really benefited from the small class size and the expertise of the teacher. Already planning to take another one with her
  • 5/5 from Georgia Martin, attended Mar 2025: We did the Mug making class! Susan is a great teacher and lovely to talk to. We had the best time, Susan showed us how to make the mug and then helped assist us in making our mugs. The studio is modern and chic and over all we had a great experience! Would recommended
  • 5/5 from Jana Lepojevic, attended Dec 2024: Really good class! The teacher was so friendly and helpful. I went with my partner and mum and we had so much fun. Would recommend this class to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Jollie Pham, attended Dec 2024: We booked Susan's pottery class for a hens party, and it was such a memorable experience! From the moment we arrived, Susan made us feel right at home. The class had a wonderfully private and intimate feel, which made it feel special and personalized for our group. Susan is incredibly accommodating—she made sure to explain each step of the pottery process clearly and patiently, guiding us through the creation of our own unique mugs. Everyone had a fantastic time, whether they were beginners or more experienced. Her warm and friendly nature made the whole experience fun and relaxed. It was the perfect activity for a hens party—creative, and full of laughter. We highly recommend Susan's pottery class to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable group experience!
  • 5/5 from Emily Hood, attended Oct 2024: the class was great! instructor susan was amazing, got along very well. class was okay value for money, and overall had a very good experience.
  • 5/5 from Joseph Neufeld, attended Sep 2024: I took mum for a birthday gift to this pottery class at OCD studio in Marrickville. Our teacher Susan was very friendly and warm. She was very supportive and accommodating to our needs and lack of pottery experience! We had a great time making and decorating our coffee cups. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours together, trying something new. We can't wait to pick up our finished cups once they've been fired!
  • 5/5 from Luke Teakle, attended Sep 2024: My wife and I booked a class last minute and it was no problems at all. We had a great time - the two hours flew by! The atmosphere was really friendly and the had a nice time chatting with the other attendees. The sculpting was fun and engaging and I already want to head back to make an even better mug!
  • 5/5 from Irene Doyle, attended Aug 2024: Loved the class with Susan and it's wonderful to connect to other like minded creatives. Can't wait to be back again for another workshop!
  • 5/5 from Natasha Koukoutaris, attended Aug 2024: Booked the mug building class for a work event and we all had a great time! The teacher was super helpful and we were all able to make and decorate our own unique mugs
  • 5/5 from Carey Johanna Wolhuter, attended Aug 2024: Such a lovely and warm experience. Susan is a wonderful teacher and a fabulous conversationalist, and she was kind enough to allow us to stay past closing so we could put on the finishing touches. Can't wait to see how our little masterpieces turn out!!
Your teacher

OCD Studio
OCD Studio

5.0 (93)
female Women-owned

Object & Ceramic Design (OCD) is a small pottery studio in Marrickville run by Susan Chen where she makes her own ceramic ware and hosts classes to help others do the same.
Susan has been a practising ceramicist for over a decade. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts from Sydney College of the Arts (USYD) and a degree in Industrial Design from UTS. Currently, she teaches sculpture at the University of Sydney and it is in the sharing of knowledge where her passion lies. With years of experience in helping individuals of all ages, from school children to mature age students, to discover and cultivate their passion for working with clay, Susan brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to her teaching.
Susan strongly believes in the transformative power of art making and sees clay as the ideal medium for creating beautiful objects and a beautiful life!

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