Hand Building Pottery Class: Make Your Own Mug

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



2 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 4 to 18
  $90 (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.
  • It’s right on afternoon tea time so tea and coffee are provided (inc. regular and soy milk).
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 individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, 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 gift for couples.

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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OCD Studio
OCD Studio

5.0 (25)
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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