Make your own Sheep-Themed Mug - Ceramic Workshop

The Workshop

In this workshop you will make your own sheep-themed ceramic mug with sheep’s head motif from scratch and decorate it with coloured underglazes. The workshop is relaxed, informal and suitable for complete beginners or those who've worked with clay before. Whether you've got bags of ideas and inspiration or not, don't worry, we'll provide any help you need to make something brilliant!

Using stoneware clay, you will learn to hand build the mugs using slabs of clay and add a sheep’s head motif before bringing it to life with coloured underglazes. You can draw your decoration or choose from a wide selection of stamps to create your own unique patterns too.
What You’ll Make
A single sheep-themed ceramic mug with sheep’s head motif
Decorate it using stamps, drawn designs and coloured underglaze
Your mug will be dishwasher, microwave and oven safe
What you’ll learn
Hand-building techniques using slabs of stoneware clay
Decorative techniques to personalise your mug and bring your sheep design to life
Workshop Highlights
Personalised instruction from two experienced ceramicists, Amy and Sue.
Small class sizes for individual guidance and support.
All materials, tools, and equipment provided.
Use coloured underglazes to add depth and character to your piece.
Eco-friendly approach with finished pieces wrapped in 100 percent biodegradable packaging.
After the workshop your creation will be carefully transported back to the studio where it will be fired and glazed. The finished pieces will be wrapped in 100% biodegradable packaging and ready for collection about 3-4 weeks later. The mug will be dishwasher, microwave and oven safe.

About Us

Amy is a studio potter based near Newcastle upon Tyne. She graduated from the University of Sunderland with a first-class honours degree in Glass and Ceramics before going on to establish her own independent ceramics studio.

She works with stoneware and porcelain to create wheel-thrown home and tableware which are functional as well as beautiful. She values craftsmanship, sustainability and heritage and loves to help others discover the joy of clay through classes and workshops.

The Venue

Newcastle Cathedral encapsulates the rich narrative of the city within its ancient stones and timeless monuments, chronicling over 900 years of Newcastle's evolution. The iconic Lantern Tower, originally a navigation point for ships sailing the River Tyne, stands as a beacon of light in the city.
The workshop is held either in an upstairs room overlooking the refectory and its ornate decoration or in the nave, surrounded by the stunning stained glass, historic ledger stones and ancient monuments. Both spaces are accessible.
Newcastle Cathedral is accessible by rail, bus, Metro and by car. There are several Metro stations nearby, the closest of which are Monument and Central, both less than 10-minute walk away. The nearest mainline railway station is Newcastle Central Train Station. The Haymarket bus station and Eldon Square bus station are both a 15-minute walk from the Cathedral, serving buses to various North-East locations. The nearest major public car park can be found on Dean Street.
For further information please visit https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/visit/getting-to-us/

Admissions & Cancellations

Please note, one ticket admits one person for the workshop. The workshop cannot be split between two or more people. Transfers can be requested up to 30 days before the event. For further information on our booking and cancellation policy please visit: https://www.amyrutherfordceramics.com/cancellation-policy

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Newcastle Cathedral, Saint Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom