Throw Your Future Favourite Mug
Throw Your Future Favourite Mug
A relaxed two-hour pottery wheel workshop — learn to throw on the wheel and create your own handmade ceramic mug at our studio in Lewes, East Sussex.
There's something special about drinking from a mug you've made yourself.
In this two-hour workshop you'll learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing — centring, opening, and pulling up the walls — as you create your very own ceramic mug. Alongside the throwing, you'll also handcraft your own handle, choosing the shape and style that feels right to you.
Because freshly thrown clay needs time to firm up, we'll attach your chosen handle for you the following day — ensuring a really strong, lasting join. You'll leave with the satisfaction of knowing your mug is on its way.
Small groups, proper guidance, and clay from start to finish. Perfect for complete beginners — and a brilliant way to spend a morning or afternoon.
What's Included
Small group sessions — maximum 6 people
Learn to throw on the wheel with step-by-step guidance throughout
Handcraft your own handle — you'll select your favourite to be attached to your mug
We attach your handle the next day once the clay has firmed up — for the strongest possible join
All clay, tools and materials provided
Choose from three studio glaze colours — applied by our team after the first firing
Professional trimming, glazing and kiln firing by our studio team
One finished, food-safe mug to keep — suitable for ages 13 and up, complete beginners welcome
After Your Session
- You'll select your favourite mug and handle at the end of the session
- We'll attach your handle the following day once the clay is ready
- Choose from three studio glaze colours (applied by our team after the first firing)
- We'll trim, glaze and fire your piece for you
- Your finished mug will be ready to collect in approximately 4–5 weeks
- We'll email you when it's ready for collection
👕 Clothes you don't mind getting a little messy (or an apron)
💧 A drink for the session
💇 Long hair tied back recommended
💅 Short fingernails are helpful for wheel throwing
Location & Price
Clayful Hands Studio, Offham Farm, Lewes, East Sussex — BN7 3QE
Free parking onsite. Café and farm shop next door.
£65 per person — includes clay, tools, glazing and firing
Bookings, Refunds & Attendance
Our sessions are small (just 6 spaces), so bookings are paid in full at the time of booking.
If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible. A 10% administration fee applies to any eligible refunds.
- More than 14 days before: Reschedule once or receive a refund (minus 10% fee)
- Within 14 days: Bookings are non-refundable, but can be rescheduled once
- Within 7 days: We're unable to reschedule, but if your space is filled we'll happily move your booking
You're very welcome to transfer your place to a friend if you can't attend.
If we need to cancel a session, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Want to go further?
If you loved throwing, our 3-Week Beginners Throwing Course is the perfect next step — build confidence, refine your technique, and make more ambitious pieces across three sessions.
View the 3-Week Course