Mug Making Pottery Class

From liquid clay to mug - choose your cup shape, craft your handle, create your very own mug.



2.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       £75
Watford Activities
Make your mornings extra special by unlocking your inner artist in this exciting mug making class in Elstree. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to turn liquid clay into two beautiful ceramic mugs of your own, creating unique pieces that you can use every day and take home after firing and collection at a later date.
If you are completely new to ceramics, there is no need to worry. This engaging, hands-on introduction to slip casting will guide you through every step of the process, helping you understand how ceramic mugs are made. You will learn how to pour liquid clay, known as slip, into a mould and how the clay builds up to create a solid form. You will also get to see pre-cast pieces at different stages, giving you a clear insight into how the process works.
You will learn how to pour liquid clay (slip) into a mould and how the clay builds up to create a solid form. You will also get to see pre-cast pieces at different stages, helping you understand how the process works.
Then it’s your turn! Choose a mould, pour your own cast and get involved in every step. While your piece sets, explore handle-making and choose a pre-cast mug shape to customise with your own handmade handle and paint with underglazes or glazes.
Once your pieces are ready, you will learn to de-mould, refine, paint with underglazes or glazes from our large selection of colour choices, choosing colours and finishes to bring your creations to life. You will also be able to select a glaze for your second mug, giving you even more opportunity to experiment. We will finish by attaching a handle to a mug that has been cast during the workshop.
You will end the workshop having made two mugs, decorated least one of them and selected a glaze for the second. Your mugs will be glazed either with a clear glaze or a coloured glaze of your choice by the studio after the workshop, and kept for firing and collection at a later date.
Come ready to get your hands dirty, try something new and leave inspired! Whether you’re completely new to ceramics or keen to add a new technique to your creative toolkit, this workshop is a great way to explore mould casting, learn practical skills and create ceramic pieces with your own personal touch.
Fee Includes: Classes, all materials, kiln-firing, coloured and clear glaze, tuition, and tools will be supplied at the studio. Please wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting messy including shoes, flat shoes and tie long hair back. Remove arm and hand jewellery and have short nails if possible.
Suitable for: all levels, including beginners. Best suited to adults but children under 16 are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult caregiver, who will also need to pay to attend the course.

Upcoming dates for Mug Making Pottery Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 9:07pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

62 upcoming dates between 27 Oct 2026 and 28 Dec 2027.

  • Tue 27 Oct 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 10 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 17 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 24 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 1 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 8 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 10am-12:30pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 15 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 22 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 5 Jan 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
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  • Tue 19 Jan 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 26 Jan 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
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  • Tue 30 Mar 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
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  • Tue 7 Sep 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
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  • Tue 21 Sep 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 28 Sep 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 5 Oct 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
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  • Tue 19 Oct 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 26 Oct 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 2 Nov 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 9 Nov 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 16 Nov 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 23 Nov 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 30 Nov 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 7 Dec 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 14 Dec 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 21 Dec 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 28 Dec 2027, 2pm-4:30pm
What you'll get
All materials, kiln-firing, coloured and clear glaze, tuition, and tools will be supplied at the studio, expert teaching from Becca with different ways of applying colour and, of course, your very own handmade mug to treasure forever!
Knowledge required
Suitable for: all levels, including beginners. Best suited to adults but children under 16 are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult caregiver, who will also need to pay to attend the course. Also suitable for more experienced potters who are looking for a new angle on their pottery
What to bring
Please wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting messy including shoes, flat shoes and tie long hair back. Remove arm and hand jewellery and have short nails if possible.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 16 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

Sarah Core Arts, Home Farm, Aldenham Rd, Elstree, Radlett, Borehamwood WD6 3AZ

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Recent reviews of Mug Making Pottery Class

  • 5/5 from Aoife Luscombe, attended May 2025: This was an incredible class- Sarah was so knowledgeable, it was amazing to see her skill and learn from her the basics of mug making! This is a 10/10 class and so much fun!
  • 5/5 from Maxine McVey, attended May 2024: As a group of close friends we decided we do a pottery class before going to afternoon tea. Sarah was very helpful from the time of booking and very welcoming. You just need to follow the signs when you get to the farm and only one of our group got lost arriving at the workshop. We had never done anything like this before but there was nothing to worry about as Sarah is an excellent teacher and showed us and then helped each of us design our mugs. Sarah was friendly knowledgable and professional and did not mind that we designed our own creations some not even mugs and we would highly recommend - real value for money - very enjoyable - learnt a lot - thank you
Your teacher

Sarah Core
Sarah Core

5.0 (62)
female Women-owned

With over ten years experience in working with clay and as a meditation teacher, Sarah teaches creative ceramic classes with wellbeing at their heart.
Relax into your creativity with easy to access mindfulness clay exercises, learn hand building clay methods, and wheel experience sessions for beginners, glazing and decorating in small friendly groups. Tranquil, fully equipped studio in a beautiful countryside setting. Individual, informal tuition and excellent resources for inspiration.

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