KELOWNA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Mud Days — An Evening of Hand‑Building Clay in Kelowna
A 1.5‑hour evening workshop in Kelowna where participants of all ages hand‑build a piece of pottery and return after roughly two weeks to paint it.
Mud Days — An Evening of Hand‑Building Clay in Kelowna.
Set in Kelowna, Mud Days is an evening hand‑building workshop that invites participants to explore how clay behaves, shape a basic keepsake piece under guided instruction, and then come back after about two weeks to add paint and finishing touches.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on hand building
Participants spend the evening learning hand‑building techniques and creating a basic piece of pottery, working with clay under guided instruction to shape something personal.
A two‑step creative project
The workshop covers the initial hand build on the first night; after approximately two weeks participants return to paint and personalize the fired piece.
Designed for all ages
Mud Days is offered as an intergenerational workshop: the format and instruction make it accessible and engaging for participants of any age.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The workshop unfolds as a focused 1.5‑hour evening session of tactile exploration—shaping clay, exchanging tips with the instructor, and leaving behind a wet piece that will be finished with paint on a return visit roughly two weeks later.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who Mud Days suits—and who might look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for 1.5 hours in the evening; after the initial hand‑building session, participants return in approximately two weeks to paint.
No specific personal gear is listed in the workshop details; plan for an evening session and expect to return for the painting appointment about two weeks later.
The listed cost includes the hand build on the first night; the later painting session follows after the piece is fired (approximately two weeks).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The hand‑building workshop lasts 1.5 hours.
Who can attend Mud Days?
Mud Days is offered for all ages.
What is included in the cost?
The cost includes the hand build completed on the first night; the piece is returned to participants to paint after approximately two weeks.
Do I need prior experience with clay?
No prior experience is required—the workshop guides participants through basic hand‑building techniques.
When do I come back to paint my piece?
Participants return about two weeks after the initial session to paint their fired piece.
Where does Mud Days take place?
Mud Days takes place in Kelowna, British Columbia.