Hand Build Your Mug Workshop with Cats

Relax, hand-build, and personalise your perfect mug—crafted by you, fired, and finished by us.



1.5 hours Class size 8 to 11 guests       $60

Create a mug that’s truly your own in this relaxing hand-building workshop in Hawthorn East. You’ll learn essential clay techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab building to shape your mug from scratch in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Never tried hand-building before? No problem! This pottery class is completely beginner-friendly and your friendly tutor will guide you step-by-step, so you can build confidence at your own pace.
What to expect:
  • Settle in and start exploring easy hand-building techniques.
  • Start forming the body of the mug, attaching handles and refining the shape.
  • Make it truly your own and add personal details like textures, stamps, or carved patterns.
  • Enjoy a small-class workshop to ensure you get plenty of one-on-one support, making it perfect for anyone who wants a calm, creative escape.
  • Once finished, we’ll take care of the firing and glazing for you, so your piece will be food-safe and ready for everyday use.
No experience needed -- just bring your ideas, enjoy the cosy studio atmosphere (and cuddle our friendly studio cats!), and sip a warm drink while you craft a mug you’ll love using at home.
What you'll get
Your finished mug will be ready for pick-up 4–6 weeks after firing.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
No requirements!
Suitable for
Location

222 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC

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Recent reviews of Hand Build Your Mug Workshop with Cats

  • 5/5 from Reanna Crowley, attended Oct 2026: our teacher was fantastic! he walked us through every step of the mug making process. everyone in our session had an absolute blast. the furry friends were an amazing added bonus!
  • 5/5 from Grace Curry, attended Sep 2026: Very fun - doesn't matter if you suck lol The cats are so cute and friendly
  • 5/5 from Lei Paterno, attended Sep 2026: Great class! I had fun and Nathan was super lovely and helpful with my design. Thanks again . The kitty cats were also very encouraging of everyone.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Joyner, attended Sep 2026: Nathan was a wonderful host, providing clear instructions and lots of assistance for us to build our creations. The cats were also great company and very friendly
  • 5/5 from Bo Bo Luong, attended Aug 2026: I had such a fun session. The teacher was super knowledgeable and helpful, and the cats were super cute and friendly.
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Adrien, attended Aug 2026: The class was very enjoyable and the cats were adorable. The teacher was helpful and was happy to assist. The gift voucher was easy to purchase and use.
  • 5/5 from Bri McGuiness, attended Aug 2026: Great class. Throughly enjoyed it
  • 5/5 from Zarin Daver, attended Aug 2026: Had such a lovely time at the mug clay-making session! It was a gift for my friend and our first time trying it, and we had the best time. Nathan was so patient, attentive and clear with the instructions, making the whole experience easy and fun. The cats were such a cute added bonus too! Would definitely recommend and come again! Can’t wait to see our mugs when they’re ready!
  • 5/5 from Solagne Gonzales, attended Aug 2026: Teacher was great! Really helpful and make the experience super easy. Love the cat, each one had a different and cute personality.
  • 5/5 from Jack Hosking, attended Aug 2026: Awesome class, the teacher was very helpful and the class was super fun. Really liked the cats
  • 5/5 from Ka Yiu So, attended Jul 2026: Nathan is super nice and the cats are so cute ️ This is the best experience ever
  • 5/5 from Melissa Grant, attended Jul 2026: The class was so good, Nathan was such a helpful instructor and Kiki and Titi were so cute it made it such a fun and special experience. Highly recommend ️
  • 5/5 from Angela Dixon, attended Jul 2026: Such a fun experience, the cats were absolutely beautiful too!
  • 5/5 from Luisa Fraccaro, attended Jun 2026: We had such an amazing time at this pottery experience with cats! It was fun, relaxing, and such a unique thing to do. Nathan was a fantastic teacher, friendly, chatty, incredibly patient, and very knowledgeable. He made the whole experience enjoyable, helped us every step of the way, and created a really welcoming atmosphere where we could have fun while learning. The cats were absolutely lovely too! so cuddly and sweet, which made the experience even more special. Overall, it was a genuinely positive and memorable experience from start to finish. I would 100% recommend this to anyone looking for something different, creative, and enjoyable. Thank you, Nathan, for such a wonderful time! Can’t wait to collect our mugs
  • 5/5 from Kitty, attended Jun 2026: It was so much fun! My partner and I went with a friend and my partner was not super excited for it beforehand but he ended up having a great time and so did the rest of us :) The teacher was very talented and patient with us and kept a close eye on what we were doing. The cats were perfection ofcourse. All in all, fantastic weekend activity to do with your partner or friends!
  • 5/5 from Brittany Zeler, attended May 2026: Had such a fun time today! Loved learning how to make some pottery and the cat pats!
  • 5/5 from Cassandra Gonis, attended May 2026: I really enjoyed taking this handbuilding pottery class and had such a great time there! It was the perfect outing for a small group of us and I would highly recommend it for any special occassions or if you are just wanting to try out a new hobby. The two studio cats are also a massive bonus!!!
  • 5/5 from Sarah de Castro, attended May 2026: Nathan was very friendly and helpful with making our mugs and the cats were super cute :). It was a great activity, would highly recommend!
  • 4/5 from Annelise Menna, attended May 2026: Purchased this class as a Mother's day present and it did not dissapoint. My mum had such a fun time creating her own pottery, cats were super cute and very calm in the environment - a nice addition. Only negative is that I requested and confirmed a private class which wasn't the case on the day - didnt deter from the experiemce howevever as all the attendees were lovely (just something to keep in mind).
  • 5/5 from Alex Barrow, attended Apr 2026: Nathan was a great teacher and so helpful with any questions and adjustments we needed. Thanks for a fun day out - and the cats were gorgeous!!
  • 5/5 from Joshua Anderson, attended Apr 2026: Teacher was very attentive & nice to everyone & including us even when we were 5 mins late. I struggled at first but thanks to his help, I was able to make the mug close to how I envisioned His cats are very adorable & interacted with the class individually throughout the session, allowing pats. Very much recommend this class!! My girlfriend & I had so much fun
  • 5/5 from Kanoknart (Valentine) Kanthamee, attended Mar 2026: I found hand building potter is so relaxing. Pretty chill and I can make it on my own pace and style. Really nice for people who need peace space.
  • 5/5 from Jeannette Newbold, attended Mar 2026: Nathan & his kitty's were very lovely, friendly & helpful!! Thanks so much - i had an awesome time & learned heaps. Definitely recommend
  • 5/5 from Sarah Ngo, attended Mar 2026: Made mugs with cats - very fun session
  • 5/5 from Riley Magras, attended Feb 2026: Nathan was so warm and helpful! We had a wonderful time ‍⬛
  • 5/5 from Beth Robin, attended Jan 2026: Nathan was an amazing teacher, very patient with our questions and helped us with making it a memorable day for our friend's bridal shower! Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a easy, therapeutic activity for yourself or for with your friends.
  • 5/5 from Katherine Carpenter, attended Dec 2025: This was such a great class! The teacher was so patient and helpful and really just a lovely person to learn from. The studio cats were a cute bonus, too! Highly recommend and can't wait to return to paint my creation.
Your teacher

Blueming Pottery
Blueming Pottery

4.9 (131)

Hi, I’m Nathan – the founder of Blueming Studio, a cosy little pottery space tucked away in Camberwell. With a background in architecture and a deep love for handmade crafts, I created this studio to share the joy of slowing down and creating with your hands.
At Blueming, we believe pottery isn’t just about making something beautiful – it’s about the process, the play, and the little surprises along the way. Whether you’re painting your own mug, learning to throw on the wheel, or carving while sipping a drink, our workshops are designed to be beginner-friendly, relaxing, and fun.
Come get your hands dirty, meet our two curious studio cats, and leave with something truly your own. I can’t wait to create with you!

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