TECUMSEH WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hands-on Clay in Tecumseh: Six Weeks to Make Mugs, Vases and Bowls
A six-session, all-levels handbuilding program that teaches slab shaping, surface design and glazing so you leave confident with functional pottery.
Hands-on Clay in Tecumseh: Six Weeks to Make Mugs, Vases and Bowls.
In Tecumseh, Urban Surf & Sketch Pottery runs a six-week handbuilding program that walks makers from first touch to finished pieces, guiding participants through slab building, shaping and joining, sgraffito surface work and glazing while you create mugs, vases, pots and bowls.
Highlights
Program Highlights
Core handbuilding skills: slab work to glazing
Across six sessions you’ll learn slab shaping, joining and surface design techniques — including sgraffito — then see how glazing transforms clay into usable ware.
Close, personalized guidance
Instructor Dani works closely with every participant, meeting you where you are and helping build confidence so you can experiment and finish pieces you’ll use at home.
Functional, personal pottery
By the program’s end you’ll have a small collection of handmade mugs, bowls, vases and pots that reflect your choices in form and surface treatment.
What the day feels like
What the six-week experience feels like
The program is a steady, workshop-style arc: six weekly sessions that give you recurring time with clay to experiment, refine technique and build a set of functional pieces under guided instruction.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Six sessions total; each session runs three hours. The program meets the same day/time for six consecutive weeks (schedule may vary for holidays or snow days).
Come ready to get your hands dirty; wear clothes you don’t mind soiling. Materials and studio guidance are provided as part of the program.
Purchases are per person — one ticket per person — and each participant requires their own registration.
The workshop is offered in Tecumseh through Urban Surf & Sketch Pottery with instruction led by Dani.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior experience?
No — the program is all-levels and welcomes beginners as well as makers with some experience.
How long is the program and each session?
The program runs six sessions total; each session is three hours and the program meets the same day/time for six consecutive weeks (schedule may change for holidays or snow days).
What will I make during the six weeks?
Participants create mugs, vases, pots and bowls using handbuilding techniques such as slab building, shaping and joining, plus surface design and glazing.
Who teaches the class?
Instruction is provided by Dani, who works closely with each participant to build confidence and skill.
How many tickets do I need?
One ticket per person is required for enrollment.
Can sessions be rescheduled if I miss one?
The program is structured as weekly sessions at the same day/time for six consecutive weeks; session scheduling may vary if a class falls on a holiday or a snow day.