Travel Tumbler Handbuilding Workshop

Create your own ceramic travel tumbler from scratch in this beginner-friendly handbuilding class. You’ll learn the basics of working with clay step by step, shape and refine your tumbler, and choose your glaze colour. We’ll fire and glaze it for you—your finished, food-safe tumbler will be ready for pickup in 2–3 weeks. Shipping is available for out-of-town guests.

Class Overview

• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: Next of Kiln Studio
• Materials Provided: Clay, tools, templates, and a professional glaze finish (you choose the colour)
• Firing: Included—bisque and glaze firing done by our studio
• Class Size: Limited to 10 participants (small group instruction)

What You Will Learn

• How to handbuild a functional tumbler using simple slab techniques
• Joining, smoothing, and refining for clean, comfortable sipping edges
• Adding texture or subtle design details (optional)
• Best practices for durability and everyday use
• How glaze choice affects the final look: select your colour at the end of class

What You’ll Take Home

• One custom handbuilt travel tumbler, professionally fired and glazed
• Ready in 2–3 weeks for studio pickup, or we can ship it to you

Who Should Attend

• Absolute beginners—no clay experience needed
• Makers who enjoy relaxed, creative, guided projects
• Gift givers and travellers who want a unique, daily-use piece

Good to Know

• Dress for clay fun (aprons provided by request).
• All pieces are food-safe once glazed and fired.
• Out-of-town? We can ship your finished tumbler to you for an additional fee.

Registration

Create your own ceramic travel tumbler from scratch in this beginner-friendly handbuilding class. You’ll learn the basics of working with clay step by step, shape and refine your tumbler, and choose your glaze color. We’ll fire and glaze it for you—your finished, food-safe tumbler will be ready for pickup in 2–3 weeks. Shipping is available for out-of-town guests.

Class Overview

• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: Next of Kiln Studio
• Materials Provided: Clay, tools, templates, and a professional glaze finish (you choose the color)
• Firing: Included—bisque and glaze firing done by our studio
• Class Size: Limited to 10 participants (small group instruction)
  

What You Will Learn

• How to handbuild a functional tumbler using simple slab techniques
• Joining, smoothing, and refining for clean, comfortable sipping edges
• Adding texture or subtle design details (optional)
• Best practices for durability and everyday use
• How glaze choice affects the final look: select your colour at the end of class

What You’ll Take Home

• One custom handbuilt travel tumbler, professionally fired and glazed
• Ready in 2–3 weeks for studio pickup, or we can ship it to you

Who Should Attend

• Absolute beginners—no clay experience needed
• Makers who enjoy relaxed, creative, guided projects
• Gift givers and travellers who want a unique, daily-use piece

Good to Know

• Dress for clay fun (aprons provided by request).
• All pieces are food-safe once glazed and fired.
• Out-of-town? We can ship your finished tumbler to you for an additional fee.

Registration

Reserve your spot on our website or contact the studio. Early registration is recommended, as space is limited.