{"product_id":"sat-18th-july-ritual-mugs-and-crystal-cups-creating-in-clay-and-surface-decoration-workshop-copy","title":"Sat 18th July 1pm - 3pm -  Ritual Mugs and Crystal Cups - Creating in clay and surface decoration workshop","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSat 18th July 1-3pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eStep into the warmth and creative atmosphere of a working pottery studio and spend a slow morning creating your own handmade ceramic mug or crystal cup - a piece designed not only for daily use, but for ritual, comfort, pause, and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eGuided by ceramic artist Carys Martin, this workshop invites you to slow down and work intuitively with clay while exploring texture, symbolism, storytelling, and personal expression through handbuilding and surface decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eEach participant will receive a wheel-thrown mug form at leather-hard stage to work from, allowing you to combine the functionality of a professionally thrown vessel with your own sculptural and decorative additions. You’ll then transform your piece using handbuilt elements, carving, stamping, texture, applied clay details, and optional crystal additions to create something uniquely your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eDrawing inspiration from folklore, nature, ritual objects, seasonal living, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments, your finished piece may become part of your morning tea ritual, meditation practice, altar space, journalling routine, or simply a treasured handmade companion used daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eThis workshop is less about perfection and more about creating something meaningful - a cup that carries memory, intention, and the imprint of your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eWe will work with a pale stoneware clay, and you’ll choose from a range of studio glaze colours for Carys to glaze your piece in after its first firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eThe workshop runs for approximately 2 hours and is suitable for beginners through to experienced makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eAfter the workshop, your piece will be slowly dried, bisque fired, glazed, and glaze fired in the kiln. Finished works will be ready for collection from the studio approximately 2–3 weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1985\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAs with all handmade ceramics, occasional kiln breakages can occur. If a piece is damaged beyond repair during firing, you will be offered the opportunity to remake your piece or receive a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStudio Address - Unit 11, 7-9 Grant St Cleveland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTestimonials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A two hour workshop crafting something uniquely yours is such a treat. Carys guides you with suggested techniques to decorate your own mug. I found the experience to be relaxing and thoroughly creative. Highly recommend.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmanda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Carys is a bubbly, patient, kind, and knowledgeable artist who answered any and all questions we had. We had a wonderful time making our mugs and there's so much more to it than previously thought. Definitely attend this studio; you're in for a real treat!\"\u003c\/em\u003e Corina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carys Martin Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Add a Crystal to Enchanted Mug","offer_id":43132988031063,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Crystal on Enchanted Mug","offer_id":43132988063831,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/5586\/6944\/files\/mugs.png?v=1764028901","url":"https:\/\/carysmartinceramics.com\/products\/sat-18th-july-ritual-mugs-and-crystal-cups-creating-in-clay-and-surface-decoration-workshop-copy","provider":"Carys Martin Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}