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Pottery: Coffee & Clay | A Handbuilding Workshop
Sunday, November 1 at TinkerMill, Boulder
About this event
Sip and Sculpt Join us for a relaxing Sunday morning of creativity and caffeine! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the basics of pottery while sipping on your favorite brew. We'll guide you through the process of creating your own unique coffee mug. No prior experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and a love for all things cozy. Gather your friends and make a memorable experience! Sharing laughter, tips, and a cup of coffee with friends while crafting your own unique pieces can make the workshop even more enjoyable. What you'll get: Step-by-step instruction from an experienced ceramic artist All necessary materials, including clay, tools, and glazes A delicious cup of coffee (or tea) to fuel your creativity Your own handmade coffee mug, ready to be fired and glazed Class Details: Date: The first Sunday of every month. Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. All materials included. Play Clothes: Dress for a mess! Clay can get muddy. Age limit: Minimum age 12. Participants under 18 must have a legal guardian onsite. Instructor will glaze your piece and it will be ready to pick up in 6-8 weeks. Additional Information: Registration: Limited Space Available! Sign up today. Cancellation Policy: Full refunds up to 7 days before the start, 50% refund up to 3 days before. No refunds after 3 days or for no-shows. Minimum Enrollment: A minimum of two students (one at full price to cover the instructors bare minimum expenses) are required for the class to proceed. If there are less than two students, the class may be canceled and refunded. Questions? Contact Pottery Shop Captain Sima Pierce at pottery@tinkermill.org Become a Member and Unlock More! TinkerMill offers discounted class prices and additional benefits like independent studio access to members. Consider joining our thriving community!
What to expect
The workshop runs about two hours. You get step-by-step instruction, with clay, tools and glazes provided, and no experience is needed. Wear clothes that can get muddy. Because the instructor glazes and fires the pieces, you leave without a finished mug and pick it up in six to eight weeks. The tone is relaxed and chatty, a good fit for friends working side by side.
Why go
The class takes place in TinkerMill's Muddy Makers pottery studio, part of the largest makerspace in Colorado. The studio has wheels, a slab roller, a dedicated handbuilding area and several kilns. The class is led by the studio's own pottery shop captain, Sima Pierce. It is a low-pressure way to try clay and see the studio, and you end up with a mug you made yourself.
Where
TinkerMill · 1840 Delaware Pl unit a · Longmont, Boulder CODirections
