Create your own Hug Mug and matching Snack Plate in this fun and beginner-friendly clay workshop. Using simple pinching techniques, you'll create a handmade ceramic set perfect for hot chocolate, tea and biscuits, or cosy moments shared with family and friends. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+.
Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
There is something special about drinking from a mug you've made yourself.
In this relaxed and beginner-friendly clay workshop, you'll create a Hug Mug and matching Snack Plate using one of the oldest ceramic techniques — pinching clay by hand. Simple, tactile, and enjoyable for all ages, this process allows participants to create functional ceramic pieces without any previous experience.
Guided by ceramic artist Christie Lange, you'll learn how to shape clay into a comfortable mug designed to fit naturally in your hands, along with a matching snack plate perfect for biscuits, slices, chocolates, or afternoon treats.
This workshop is designed to be accessible, enjoyable, and creative, making it ideal for individuals, families, visitors, and anyone curious about working with clay. Along the way you'll learn the fundamentals of clay construction while enjoying refreshments in a welcoming studio environment overlooking the beautiful coastline of Binalong Bay.
After the workshop, your pieces will be professionally glazed and kiln fired before being ready for collection.
Whether you're creating a special memory with a child, enjoying time with friends, or simply trying something new, this workshop offers an enjoyable introduction to ceramics and the simple pleasure of making something useful with your own hands.
Participants will create:
One handmade Hug Mug
One matching Snack Plate
Personalised textures and decorative details
A functional ceramic set designed for everyday use
During this workshop you'll learn:
Pinching techniques for pottery
Clay shaping and forming
Creating functional ceramic forms
Surface texture and decoration
Ceramic drying, glazing, and firing processes
Finishing techniques for handmade pottery
Complete beginners welcome
Suitable for ages 8+
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult
Families, visitors, friends, and creative beginners
No previous clay experience required
90-minute guided workshop
High-quality clay
Use of studio tools and equipment
Bisque firing
Glazing
Final glaze firing
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate with marshmallows, and cold drinks
One finished Hug Mug and matching Snack Plate
Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Christie Lange Ceramics Studio, Binalong Bay, Tasmania
Class Size: Maximum 8 participants
Age: 8+ (children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Cost: $88 per person
Collection: Finished works will be available approximately 4 weeks after the workshop. Participants will be notified when their work is ready for collection.
Postage: Postage options are available and can be arranged during the workshop.
This workshop is designed around connection, creativity, and simple moments of joy. The finished Hug Mug and Snack Plate are intended to become part of everyday rituals, whether that's hot chocolate after school, tea with friends, or a quiet moment to yourself.
Looking for a private workshop experience? Private group bookings are available throughout the year for families, friends, retreats, and special occasions. Contact Christie to discuss a tailored workshop experience.
Create your own Hug Mug and matching Snack Plate in this fun and beginner-friendly clay workshop. Using simple pinching techniques, you'll create a handmade ceramic set perfect for hot chocolate, tea and biscuits, or cosy moments shared with family and friends. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+.
Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
There is something special about drinking from a mug you've made yourself.
In this relaxed and beginner-friendly clay workshop, you'll create a Hug Mug and matching Snack Plate using one of the oldest ceramic techniques — pinching clay by hand. Simple, tactile, and enjoyable for all ages, this process allows participants to create functional ceramic pieces without any previous experience.
Guided by ceramic artist Christie Lange, you'll learn how to shape clay into a comfortable mug designed to fit naturally in your hands, along with a matching snack plate perfect for biscuits, slices, chocolates, or afternoon treats.
This workshop is designed to be accessible, enjoyable, and creative, making it ideal for individuals, families, visitors, and anyone curious about working with clay. Along the way you'll learn the fundamentals of clay construction while enjoying refreshments in a welcoming studio environment overlooking the beautiful coastline of Binalong Bay.
After the workshop, your pieces will be professionally glazed and kiln fired before being ready for collection.
Whether you're creating a special memory with a child, enjoying time with friends, or simply trying something new, this workshop offers an enjoyable introduction to ceramics and the simple pleasure of making something useful with your own hands.
Participants will create:
One handmade Hug Mug
One matching Snack Plate
Personalised textures and decorative details
A functional ceramic set designed for everyday use
During this workshop you'll learn:
Pinching techniques for pottery
Clay shaping and forming
Creating functional ceramic forms
Surface texture and decoration
Ceramic drying, glazing, and firing processes
Finishing techniques for handmade pottery
Complete beginners welcome
Suitable for ages 8+
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult
Families, visitors, friends, and creative beginners
No previous clay experience required
90-minute guided workshop
High-quality clay
Use of studio tools and equipment
Bisque firing
Glazing
Final glaze firing
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate with marshmallows, and cold drinks
One finished Hug Mug and matching Snack Plate
Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Christie Lange Ceramics Studio, Binalong Bay, Tasmania
Class Size: Maximum 8 participants
Age: 8+ (children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Cost: $88 per person
Collection: Finished works will be available approximately 4 weeks after the workshop. Participants will be notified when their work is ready for collection.
Postage: Postage options are available and can be arranged during the workshop.
This workshop is designed around connection, creativity, and simple moments of joy. The finished Hug Mug and Snack Plate are intended to become part of everyday rituals, whether that's hot chocolate after school, tea with friends, or a quiet moment to yourself.
Looking for a private workshop experience? Private group bookings are available throughout the year for families, friends, retreats, and special occasions. Contact Christie to discuss a tailored workshop experience.
