Northern Michigan Theme – Family Mug Workshop

Price range: $40.00 through $50.00

4 available

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 10 am–12 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: All Skill Levels

Description

Come make a Michigan memory out at Thoreson Farm and create a functional ceramics mug! In this parent/adult and child workshop, students will be guided step by step on how to create one or two Michigan-themed slab mugs. Students will also be shown different surface techniques to make their mug as unique as Northern Michigan. What a great souvenir!! No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. 

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. After kiln firing, your mugs will be available for pick up at a later date. Adult and Child must register separately

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2–4 weeks.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Inspiration and Creativity, Development of Personal Style

Instructor

Ana Spencer serves as the GAAC’s Assistant Studio Manager at GAAC’s Thoreson Farm Pottery Studio. Raised on the banks of the Great Lakes State, Ana is a teaching artist, now based in Chicago. She does functional work to make everyday activities feel special or even ceremonial. Ana draws inspiration from her love of Northern Michigan and the friendships she made by exploring its beauty. Her highly decorative work is intended to make you smile and feel joy. She achieves this by incorporating bright colors and highly decorative surfaces. With her 15 years of teaching experience, Ana believes art education is essential to a person’s development and has made it her passion to share her art and skills with youth and adults.

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Supply List

All supplies included.

Cancellation

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