Make a Mug Ceramics Workshop

Hand-build a mug for you or a loved one in this pottery class in San Francisco!



1 hour Location Nob Hill Class size 1 to 30 guests   $48 - $55 (Earlybird price of $48 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead)
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Sculpt a mug with your own two hands in this hand building ceramics class in SF! Release your inner child as you dig your hands into some clay and watch your creation come to life in just one lesson!
This pottery class is designed for beginners to learn basic hand building techniques to leave more confident and comfortable with the medium. You will get a quick introduction to coil building and slab building from a template. Then you will have the opportunity to build a mug from scratch. You will have access to clay, tools, and underglaze colorants to decorate your masterpieces! After the class, the mugs will be fired and glazed for later pickup.
If you're looking for handmade gift ideas, a personalized pottery piece is just the way to show your loved ones how much you care! This is a super fun activity in San Francisco.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Save $7 per guest, when you book 14+ days before a session

Upcoming dates for Make a Mug Ceramics Workshop

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:32pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

114 upcoming dates between 20 Nov 2026 and 31 Dec 2027.

  • Fri, Nov 20 2026, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $55 per person
  • Sun, Nov 22 2026, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $55 per person
  • Fri, Nov 27 2026, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $55 per person
  • Sun, Nov 29 2026, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Dec 4 2026, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Dec 6 2026, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
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  • Sun, Dec 20 2026, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Jan 3 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
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  • Fri, Oct 15 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
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  • Sun, Oct 24 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Oct 29 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Oct 31 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Nov 5 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Nov 7 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Nov 12 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
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  • Fri, Nov 19 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Nov 21 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Nov 26 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Nov 28 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Dec 3 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Dec 5 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Dec 10 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Dec 12 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Dec 17 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Dec 19 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Dec 24 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Sun, Dec 26 2027, 3:30pm-4:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
  • Fri, Dec 31 2027, 1:30pm-2:30pm, $48 per person (early-bird)
What you'll get
Attendees will each make at least one mug during the course.
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Knowledge required
This is a class for beginners, and anyone over the age of six can have success with this material.
What to bring
Attendees should wear something they don’t mind getting dusty.
Add-on available for this class
  • US Shipping, per Mug ($15)
You can add this when you book (optional).
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.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 4 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

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

Location

KnK contemporary - 1049 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA

We are conveniantly located on the 12, 19, 27 muni lines, and one block from the 49 and Marin Transit 101 stop.

Your teacher can also travel within 3 miles of Nob Hill, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Make a Mug Ceramics Workshop

  • 5/5 from Cecilia Hebling, attended Jul 2026: We had a team ceramics workshop here, and it was such a great experience! The gallery itself is beautiful and has a really cool, inspiring atmosphere that makes the experience feel special. Our instructor was kind, patient, and encouraging. They took the time to help everyone, regardless of experience level, and made the class feel relaxed and fun. The instructions were clear, and there was plenty of room to be creative without feeling rushed or intimidated. It was a great team-building activity. Everyone had a great time!
  • 5/5 from Hanako Gallagher, attended Apr 2026: Casual, easy to follow class with lots of freedom to explore what you want to make!
  • 5/5 from Saumya Prakash, attended Mar 2026: We had fun
  • 5/5 from Riley Gaither, attended Mar 2026: The teacher was great, class was intimate, and the environment was perfect for what we were looking for. Would definitely recommend if you’re interested in a casual, but helpful ceramics class where you learn the basics and have time to let your creativity run wild.
  • 5/5 from Nataly Dubovskaya, attended Feb 2026: Amazing teacher and experience! So much fun!
  • 5/5 from Ajeet Grewal, attended Feb 2026: We are absolutely coming back here! Teacher was amazing, kind, helpful and fun! Great class size and environment. Would recommend anyone interested to come here!
  • 5/5 from Kamelya Youssef, attended Jan 2026: Katie was so fun and knowledgeable and flexible with our interests, tendencies, and curiosities. We had a great afternoon making mugs with different techniques.
  • 5/5 from Jolene Goldsmith, attended Jul 2025: My company came to this workshop as a team building workshop and had an amazing time. Katie was a wonderful instructor - hands-on when we needed her to be, while empowering us to be creative and do our own thing. The new space is also beautiful and roomy. Would absolutely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Frog Gilmore, attended Mar 2025: The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and also a lovely down to earth weirdo. You feel completely in control of what you are crafting. There are no wrong creations. We immediately started squishing our hands into clay and it was really fun. This small, informal class style is great.
  • 5/5 from Jocelynn Herrick, attended Mar 2025: Great way to spend an afternoon. The instructor is very positive and instilled confidence. Great fun!
  • 5/5 from Kelleigh Trowbridge, attended Mar 2025: This class was great! Instruction was clear and useful- when I got stuck, I got great feedback and options on how to do what I wanted. I got to meet new, fun folks, and came away having made neat stuff. Would take again and would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Linda Giang, attended Dec 2024: Super fun experience! Don't let the example pics fool you. You are free to make whatever mug/cup you wish and decorated however you like. Lots of tools to use to cut and carve. I brought my 5yo and she had a blast learning something new. Our instructor was great at changing course and adjusting the class for my little one. Hgih recs. :)
Your teacher

KnK Contemporary
KnK Contemporary

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KnK Contemporary is a gallery and art studio in San Francisco’s Tenderknob, operated by Kaytea Petro and Kalie Capadona. We are passionate about art as a vehicle for social change and bringing creative communities together.

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