Make Your Own Cup

A beginner-friendly handbuilding workshop where your team makes a mug to keep.

CreativeHands-on Pottery

No pottery experience needed - every guest shapes their own custom mug by hand. We host in Smithfield or bring the workshop to your office.

8+ people Group
2 hours Duration
Smithfield or your office Where

Why groups book it

Easy to join in: Handbuilding is approachable for mixed groups and complete beginners.
Office-friendly option: The workshop can happen in Smithfield or be brought to your workplace.
Personal keepsake: Each guest makes a cup that feels individual rather than identical.
Relaxed pace: It works well when you want conversation and creativity at the same time.

A hosted Make Your Own Cup session for groups in Smithfield or your office.

What happens

Meet your host

An artist introduces the clay, tools and simple handbuilding approach.
Shape your mug

Guests build their cup by hand, with help on structure and details.
Add your design

Personalise the piece with handles, texture, initials or a simple theme.
Leave it for finishing

Pieces are taken away for the next studio steps and returned or collected when ready.

Make it yours

Office workshop

Bring the handbuilding setup to your workplace.
Group theme

Shape the session around a loose creative prompt or occasion.
Personal details

Add names, initials, textures or simple decorative features.

Good for relaxed team socials and creative hen parties, with the format adjusted around the group.

Good for

Best for relaxed team socials, creative hen parties, birthdays and private groups who want a low-pressure pottery workshop.

Need to know details

What’s included

Hosted handbuilding workshop with an artist
Clay, tools and workspace setup
Step-by-step beginner guidance
Your own handmade cup or mug design
Studio finishing after the session

Practical notes

Hosted in Smithfield or at your office.
Beginner-friendly; no pottery experience needed.
Aprons are provided, but clay can still be a little messy.
Finished pieces need studio time after the workshop before collection or return.

FAQs about Make Your Own Cup

Do I need to have experience?

No - our pottery-making classes are tailored to suit complete beginners.
Do I need to bring anything?

Nope! We supply all materials and equipment for a fully engaged and fun event.
Will my clothes get dirty?

Maybe - but clay washes off easily with water and we provide aprons.
Is there food and drink available?

BYOB option after 5pm.

How enquiries work

Send the rough brief

Tell us your group size, rough date, location and the kind of day you want - even if you only have a loose idea.
We check what fits

We look at practical details like group size, format, host availability and location.
Confirm with a real person

No auto-router, no random checkout flow - just the next step that fits.

Like the look of this one?

Tell us the basics and we’ll see how it fits your group.