Mug Hand-building Class

Come and make a handmade mug to drink your moring cuppa from!



1.5 hours Location Eudlo Class size 1 to 12 guests   $55 - $65 ($65 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $55/guest for 8+ guests) (Afterpay available)
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Ever wanted a mug that’s completely, wonderfully yours? In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you’ll design and build your own mug from scratch, no wheel and no experience needed.
What you’ll do
I’ll start by showing you three classic hand-building techniques: pinching, coiling and slab building.
You’ll get to feel how each one works, then choose the method that suits the mug you have in mind.
You’ll shape your mug and add a handle that fits your hand. Along the way, I’ll show you the little tricks that make the difference between a wobbly first attempt and a mug you’ll be proud to use, like joining clay properly so your handle stays put and smoothing your surfaces.
Once your mug is built, you’ll bring it to life with underglazes. You can go bold, subtle, whimsical or sentimental. Paint a pattern, a pet, a favourite flower or a design that makes you smile. Because you’ll decorate it in the same session, you’ll walk out knowing your mug is already one of a kind.
The vibes to expect
The class runs for 90 minutes, at an easy pace. There’s no rush, just time to slow down, chat and enjoy making something with your hands. It’s great for beginners, and just as lovely if you’ve worked with clay before and want to try something new. Most people find they forget about their phone and their to-do list for a few hours.

Upcoming dates for Mug Hand-building Class

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 11 Nov 2026, 1:56pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

104 upcoming dates between 2 Jan 2027 and 26 Dec 2027.

  • Sat 2 Jan 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 3 Jan 2027, 12pm-1:30pm
  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 10am-11:30am
  • Sun 10 Jan 2027, 12pm-1:30pm
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  • Sat 18 Dec 2027, 10am-11:30am
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  • Sun 26 Dec 2027, 12pm-1:30pm
What you'll get
  • All the clay and tools you’ll need
  • Use of underglazes to decorate your mug
  • Guidance from me throughout, whether you want ideas or just a bit of encouragement
  • After class, your mug will dry and be fired. Four weeks later, you’ll collect it from the studio, ready to fill with your favourite hot drink
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no experience needed!
What to bring
  • Nothing, just yourself and maybe a friend
  • Wear something you don’t mind getting a little messy!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, 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, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Studio 1/13 Rosebed Street, Eudlo QLD

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Your teacher

Katie Pettingill
Katie Pettingill

female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Katie, the hands behind Mish Mash Pottery.
My path to clay wasn’t a straight line. I completed a diploma in science, and while I was at it I worked through a Cert IV in youth work. The more I did, the more I fell in love with the human side of it, the connection you build when you really show up for people. That led me to a diploma in community services and, in the end, to pottery, where I could bring it all together: something hands-on, something calming, and something that brings people together.
I’ve now been working with clay for over four years, and my handmade pieces are stocked at Little Sister.
That’s the heart of Mish Mash Pottery in Eudlo. My studio is a space to get out of your head and make something with your hands. Nobody walks in needing experience. They just need a willingness to get a little messy and pick up a new skill.
Why I love teaching
Youth work taught me that the best moments happen when people feel safe, unhurried and genuinely seen. Teaching pottery gives me that every day. I love the moment someone’s first wobbly bowl comes together and they look up grinning, and I love the conversations that happen while hands are busy in clay. I keep my wheel classes small, with 2 or 3 people per session, so everyone gets real attention and a relaxed pace. Hand building workshops, hens parties, birthdays and kids’ school holiday classes all have the same feel: calm, creative and a bit of fun.
Something you might not know
Most people think pottery is about strong hands, but throwing on the wheel is as much about patience as technique. The clay responds to how you’re feeling. Rush it, grip too hard or fight it, and it wobbles, collapses or fights back. Slow your breathing and ease off, and it centres. I’ve watched people go from frustrated to calm in a single session, which is why I teach the way I do. It’s also why I dream of one day offering art therapy through pottery on the Sunshine Coast.
A little background
Over 4 years of pottery experience
Diploma in science
Cert IV in youth work
Diploma in community services
My handmade work is stocked at Little Sister
Come and visit me at 13 Rosebed Street, Eudlo, and find us on Facebook (Mish Mash Pottery Eudlo) or Instagram (@MishMashPottery) to book your spot.
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