Decorate a Mug Workshop
Create a mug that feels completely your own.
In this hands-on pottery workshop, you’ll start with a handmade Shaka mug body prepared for you in our studio, then spend the session transforming it using the same techniques, textures and tools we use on our own pottery.
Choose from our collection of cutters, stamps and textures — including ocean-inspired designs, florals, bees, western motifs, cactus shapes, coral textures and more — or create something entirely different.
No pottery or artistic experience is needed. We’ll guide you through every stage and help you turn your ideas into a finished piece you’ll actually want to use.
What you’ll do
During the workshop you’ll:
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Attach your handle
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Learn how to roll and prepare clay for decoration
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Use our cutters, stamps and texture tools
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Attach your designs to your mug
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Learn techniques including slip trailing, layering and surface texture
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Add your own finishing details
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Choose your glaze colours
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Leave the drying, glazing and firing to us
Your finished mug will be ready approximately 3–4 weeks after your workshop.
What’s included
✨ A handmade Shaka mug body prepared for you
🎨 Access to our full range of cutters, stamps and texture tools
🙌 Step-by-step guidance throughout the workshop
🔥 Professional glazing and kiln firing
🧑🎨 All clay, tools and materials
☕ Your finished, functional Shaka mug to take home once firing is complete
Choose how we glaze it
A standard all-over glaze is included in your workshop.
If your design has lots of detail and you’d like individual sections glazed in different colours, we also offer detailed glazing for an additional $35. We’ll show you examples and help you decide during the workshop.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is perfect for:
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Complete beginners
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Friends looking for something different to do together
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Couples
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Birthdays and celebrations
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Mum-and-daughter days
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Anyone who wants a few hours away from the usual routine
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People who love Shaka pottery and want to create their own
You don’t need to consider yourself creative. That’s what we’re here to help with.
The workshop details
Duration: 2.5–3 hours
Price: $150 per person
Skill level: Beginner-friendly
Location: Falcon, Western Australia
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Firing turnaround: Approximately 3–4 weeks
What happens after the workshop?
Once you’ve finished decorating your mug, we take over.
Your piece will slowly dry before going through its first kiln firing. Our team then glazes your mug before it heads back into the kiln for its final firing.
We’ll keep you updated throughout the process, and as soon as your pottery is ready we’ll send you an email and SMS.
What should I bring?
Just yourself and your ideas.
We provide all clay, tools, materials and equipment. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little clay on.
Can I come if I’ve never done pottery before?
Absolutely.
Most of our workshop guests are beginners. We demonstrate each technique and spend the session helping you with your design, attachments, textures and colour choices.
You won’t be left trying to figure it out on your own.
Can I book with friends?
Definitely.
You can book multiple seats together through our workshop schedule. We keep our sessions small so everyone still receives plenty of guidance.
For larger private groups, birthdays, hens events or team workshops, get in touch with us about organising a private session.
Can children attend?
Our standard Decorate a Mug Workshop is designed for adults.
We run separate kids pottery workshops throughout the year.
Rescheduling & cancellations
Workshop tickets are non-refundable.
If you can no longer attend, please contact us at least 48 hours before your workshop and we can move your booking to another available session.
Late cancellations or no-shows may result in the workshop booking being forfeited.
Ready to create your own Shaka mug?
Choose a date from our upcoming workshop schedule and come spend a few hours getting creative with us.
