Handbuilt Mug and Teacup Class

Create your own handmade mug in this relaxing Oakland clay class perfect for all skill levels!



3 hours Location Oakland Class size 1 to 10 guests   $75

Get your hands delightfully dirty in this feel-good ceramics class in Oakland, where clay, creativity, and good vibes all collide! You’ll step into a cozy ceramic studio and learn the art of ceramic handbuilding as you shape your very own functional mug or teacup -- perfect for morning coffee, evening tea, or proudly displaying on your shelf as a handmade masterpiece. With an instructor guiding you through pinch, coil, and slab techniques, you’ll quickly discover that clay has a funny way of calming your nerves and waking up your imagination at the same time!
This isn’t about perfection -- it’s about process. Whether you’re a total beginner or a curious maker returning to the wheel-free side of pottery, you’ll find this hands-on workshop easygoing and joyfully grounding. Each student walks away with at least one finished piece (maybe more if the clay gods are kind and time allows).
It’s one of those things to do in Oakland that feels both relaxing and rewarding -- like a pottery class and a mini wellness retreat rolled into one. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a creative date idea you’ll actually remember. You’ll leave with muddy hands, a happy heart, and a mug that’s undeniably yours!
What you'll get
  • A 3-hour guided workshop, a follow-up 1-hour glazing session (or opt for our studio staff to glaze the piece for you)
  • At least one finished functional mug or teacup!
  • Experience with pinch, coil, and slab handbuilding techniques
  • Relaxation and stress relief from working with clay
  • Boosted creativity and a sense of playful imagination
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Your creativity!
  • An open mind
  • Your enthusiasm
Suitable for

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

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Campbell Street Studios - 1661 20th Street, Oakland, CA

If you are driving, we recommend street parking your vehicle on 20th St. Our building entrance is located on 20th St. between Peralta and Campbell Streets. Look for a paned glass facade and glass door looking into a lobby.

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  • 5/5 from Marya Ayloush, attended Jul 2026: So fun! We took my friend to make ceramic cups for her birthday. It was a lovely experience. So fun, easy and the perfect activity to get creative while hanging out.
Your teacher

Campbell Street Studios
Campbell Street Studios

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female Women-owned

Campbell Street Studios was founded in 2020 as a collective art space supporting independent ceramicists and multimedia artists in Oakland. Natalie Cassidy--studio co-founder--is a ceramic artist and multidisciplinary creative based in Oakland, CA. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, she began working with clay at a young age and continued her practice while studying at New York University. In 2020, she co-founded Campbell Street Studios, a shared art space for ceramicists and multimedia artists in Oakland. Her work explores texture, depth, and the natural beauty of clay through functional and sculptural forms. Beyond her own practice, Natalie is passionate about fostering community-centered creativity through her managing role with Elevate Oakland, a nonprofit bringing culturally-rooted, artist-led creative education to public school youth.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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