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Matcha Bowl and Cup workshop : Introduction to handbuilding

This once-in-a-while workshop offers a chance to make your own unique matcha bowl and cup while exploring the basics of hand-building!

After we will build our pieces using the slab technique, we will play with shaping and adding surface decoration - carving in textures, painting using colourful underglazes, using stamps, etc.

The pieces, then fired and glazed in transparent by our team, will be ready to pick-up (and to use!) in 4-5 weeks.

Please take a moment to read all the information on this page before your workshop.

This session includes:

  • The clay needed to make your plate and cup

  • Your two created items: your matcha bowl and cup

  • The firing and glazing of your two pieces with our transparent glaze.

  • Here’s how this workshop unfolds:

    Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes ahead of time. Those more than 5 minutes late past the start time wont be admitted.

    • Introduction ( 10 minutes)

    • Preparing our slabs and constructing them into a bowl and a cup ( 1 hour)

    • Having fun with the shapes ( 20 minutes)

      • adding dimples, indents, and spouts.

    • Adding surface decoration ( 40 minutes)

      • carved or stamped

        textures, small designs or patterns using underglaze

    • Group clean-up and conclusion ( 20 minutes)

  • Please arrive 10 to 5 minutes before the session begins and wait in our gallery space.

    Important: Latecomers arriving more than 5 minutes after the session starts will not be admitted, out of respect for the class structure and other participants. No refunds or rescheduling will be possible.

    Your instructor will invite you into the studio at the scheduled start time.

    This pottery class is designed for adults. Children aged 10 and over are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

    A few recommendations before your pottery session:

    • Keep your nails short

    • Do not wear rings, bracelets, or watches

    • Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for a studio environment

  • Your set fired and glaze in transparent is included in this workshop.

    You will receive an email approximately one month after your session, once your ceramic piece is ready for pickup. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder!

    You will then have 2 weeks to come pick up your pieces during our designated pickup hours. Please bring the email with you. If you are unavailable, you may ask someone else to pick up your pieces — they must show your email as proof.

    After the 2-week period, any unclaimed pieces will be donated.

    You may also opt to have your pieces shipped at extra cost, please let the instructor know during the class.

    Please note that your piece may crack or break during firing — pottery takes practice! This is why this workshop is focused on the experience, not the final result.

  • Refund & Rescheduling Policy

    • 7 days or more before your booking: Full refund or rescheduling available.

    • 3–5 days before your booking: Rescheduling available or a 50% refund.

    • 48 hours or less before your booking: No refund or rescheduling possible.

    Missed Sessions

    Missed one-time sessions are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. We offer multiple date options — please make sure to select a time that works best for you!

    Late Arrivals

    For one-time sessions, participants who arrive more than 5 minutes late will not be admitted, out of respect for the flow of the class and other attendees. No refunds or rescheduling will be provided.

    For more information, please read the Studio Guide and Terms of Service before your first visit.