Mug Making Classes
Spend a relaxing and creative afternoon at mug making classes in Australia! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned art and crafter, it’s as easy and simple to learn how to make your own mug. Simply mould and shape clay by hand, decorate mugs with alcohol ink or use Cricut to personalise your own mug. Whatever your desired medium is, you’ll be guaranteed a completed mug of your own unique design. Whether you’re looking for relaxing things to do in Australia or experience gifts for Mum in 2025, a mug making workshop is the perfect activity to wind down, relax and connect with others!
Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Unique Mug
4.9 (93)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Surry Hills
1 to 25 guests
$85 - $119
Alcohol Ink Mug and Planter Pot Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (714) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Drummoyne
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
$100
Make Your Own Kurinuki Pottery Cup Workshop
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Hornsby
1 to 6 guests
$82 - $90
Ceramic Coffee Dripper and Mug Workshop
5.0 (134) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Emu Plains
1 to 4 guests
$60
Clay and Sip Class: Hand Building with Wine
5.0 (4)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Willoughby
1 to 30 guests
$85
Make Your Own Hand Built Mug Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Hornsby
1 to 8 guests
$81 - $90
Make a Mug Course: Handbuild and Ceramic Paint
77k followers
Runs regularly
Camperdown
1 to 12 guests
$150
Hand Building Pottery Class: Make Your Own Mug
5.0 (10)
Only 2 dates left
Marrickville
1 to 18 guests
$90
Pottery Class: Make a Mug
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
Newport
1 to 6 guests
$80
Handmade Pottery Class: Craft Your Cups
1k followers
Runs regularly
Neutral Bay
1 to 15 guests
$85
Hand Building Workshop: Pinch Pot
4.8 (21) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Tennyson Point
1 to 8 guests
$110
Kawaii Mug-Making: Hand-building Pottery Class
5.0 (2)
Only 1 date left
Marrickville
1 to 18 guests
$125
Clay Hand Building Workshop
11k followers
Your choice of time
Marrickville
6 to 50 guests
$80
Easter Workshop
5.0 (234) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Braeside
1 to 20 guests
$99 - $109
Clay Mug Making Workshop
5.0 (20)
5.0 (186) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Keysborough
1 to 30 guests
$130
Ceramic Mug Making Workshop
Runs regularly
Montrose
1 to 10 guests
$80
Mother's Day Dot Mandala Candle Holder / Mug Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Cranbourne North
1 to 15 guests
$55 - $60
Polymer Clay Embellished Mug Workshop
Your choice of time
Fraser Rise
/ Mobile
1 to 5 guests
$85
Make Your Own Mug Workshop
5.0 (5)
Your choice of time
Point Cook
3 to 5 guests
$75
Paint Your Own Mug Workshop
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Point Cook
3 to 5 guests
$75 - $85
Ceramic Marbled Mug Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
16k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
Burwood
1 to 14 guests
$129
Hand Building Class: Make Mugs, Bowls and Plates
5.0 (2)
Runs regularly
Stafford
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
$115
Mug and Tray Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
3+ years in business
Runs regularly
Stafford
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$95
Cricut Sublimation Workshop: Make Mugs, Cans and Tumblers
5.0 (3)
Runs regularly
Petrie
1 to 20 guests
$150
Make and Paint a Pottery Mug Course
5.0 (1)
4.7 (2k) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Brisbane City
1 to 65 guests
$69 - $79
Hand Building Workshop: Mug and Tray Set
4.9 (17)
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
South Brisbane
1 to 18 guests
$115 - $125
Boobie Mug Making Workshop
4.8 (10)
4.9 (76) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
South Brisbane
1 to 20 guests
$79
Blue Ceramic Pencil Decorated Mug Workshop
Your choice of time
Pimpama
2 to 6 guests
$69
Make a Mug Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Calamvale
/ Mobile
6 to 16 guests
$90
Clay Stoneware Mug Making Class for Valentine's Day
1k followers
Your choice of time
Yeerongpilly
6 to 12 guests
$50
Mug Making Workshop
5.0 (82)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Fremantle
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$99 - $109
Handbuilding Mug Workshop
5.0 (23)
5.0 (65) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Fremantle
1 to 15 guests
$79 - $80
Pottery Class: Make Your Own Set of Mugs
5.0 (6)
5.0 (65) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
Fremantle
1 to 12 guests
$119 - $139
Ceramic Mug Making Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (540) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
Applecross
1 to 10 guests
$179 - $329
Matcha and Mug Making Workshop
5.0 (304) (for this teacher)
2k followers
Runs regularly
Fremantle
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$119 - $124
Mug Making Class for Beginners
5.0 (1)
5.0 (65) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Fremantle
1 to 30 guests
$75
Winter Mug Making Class with Mulled Wine
4.9 (110) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
South Fremantle
8 to 11 guests
$119
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Make Your Own Mug
Mug making classes are perfect for beginners
If you're yearning to explore your creative side or simply try something new and exciting, mug making classes in Australia are the perfect starting point, particularly for beginners. From pottery to alcohol ink art, these classes provide an incredibly warm, friendly, and relaxed environment that welcomes people of all skill levels. The joy of making a unique mug with your own two hands is indescribable; it's not just about designing a piece of functional art, but also about allowing you to express your own creativity (something that most people don’t get to do in their everyday work!).
The best part? In the class, you’ll get to meet our experienced, local potters and teachers around Australia who are passionate about sharing their skills and expertise. They guide beginners patiently through each step, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and confident with the process. No prior experience is needed – just bring along your enthusiasm and willingness to get creative!
What to expect at a mug making workshop in Australia
From crafting custom mugs with Cricut to sculpting pottery pieces, Australia hosts a variety of unique mug making workshops. While they may be all different in medium, one thing’s for sure: you can look forward to getting an engaging hands-on experience in learning how to make personalised mugs.
Head to a pottery mug making workshop in Australia and learn how to create your own mug. Simply carve out clay, shape and mould to your desired shape and add decorative details. After it’s been fired and glazed, you have a new ceramic mug perfect for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Or if you’re into Cricut, you can learn how to print and apply your own custom designs onto a mug using a Cricut machine. Whatever you prefer, there's an immense sense of satisfaction that comes from sipping your favourite drink from a mug you've personally created!
Mug making courses also have this lovely knack of bringing people together; they're a great way to make new friends or bond with old ones as you share laughs and create lasting memories. So whether you're looking for an engaging hobby, a therapeutic activity or simply want to enjoy some 'me' time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, mug making classes are the perfect choice.
3 different ways to make your own mug
If you ever wanted to make your own mug, here are three of our favourite methods that allow you to drink your favourite beverage in your own one-of-a-kind cup!
- Hand building - Firstly, hand building is the most accessible and straightforward method, perfect for beginners. It involves shaping clay into a mug with your own hands, bringing a personal touch to your creation. You start by rolling out your clay and cutting it into shapes before assembling them into the form of a mug. Once you've achieved the perfect shape and size, you'll need to let it dry before it can be fired in a kiln. Afterwards, you can paint or glaze it however you wish.
- Wheel throwing - Wheel throwing requires more skill but offers an authentic pottery experience. Sitting at a potter’s wheel with clay spinning between your fingertips is both therapeutic and exciting. You control the shape and size of the mug as the wheel spins round – just remember that practice makes perfect! Once you're happy with your design, remove it from the wheel carefully to dry before firing in the kiln.
- Alcohol ink art - Lastly, if ceramics aren't quite your style or if you have some plain mugs lying around needing an upgrade, then alcohol ink could be just what you need. This technique involves dropping different coloured alcohol inks onto the mug surface where they spread out creating beautiful patterns; each drop interacts differently making every design unique! Sealed with food-safe resin afterwards ensures protection for everyday use.
