Class Registration: Pottery Mug Carving Workshop with Rhino Pottery

Join us for a cozy, creative evening to craft your next favorite ceramic mug! In this beginner-friendly workshop, potter Rhiannon Diehl will teach you how to carve and decorate a hand-thrown clay mug (vessel made beforehand by her) using underglaze and carving tools.

Whether you're inspired by fall pumpkins, spooky season magic, or timeless patterns, you’ll end up with a custom piece of functional art, ready for daily coffee, tea, or cider!

🍵 Gnat & Bee tea service included.

Event Details

• Date & Time: Thursday, October 15th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Location: Gnat & Bee (222 W. Main St., Loudonville, OH 44842)
• Cost: $60 (Includes pre-thrown mug, glaze, tools and firing)
• Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly (Ages 12+)

What to Expect

• Hands-On Decorating (2 Hours): Rhiannon will guide you step-by-step through underglaze painting and clay-carving techniques. Bring design ideas, seasonal motifs, or let your imagination lead the way!
• Professional Finishing: After class, Rhino will take your custom mug back to her studio to apply food-safe glaze and fire it in her kiln.
• Mug Pick Up: In about a week, your finished, fully functional pottery mug will be ready! You can pick it up at Gnat & Bee in Loudonville, at Rhino Pottery Studio in Wooster, or have it shipped (calculated shipping rates apply).

Meet Your Facilitator: Rhiannon Diehl

Rhiannon is a Wooster native. With a bachelors degree in Art Education with a focus in Ceramics, she has been working with clay since 2011. Working out of her at-home studio, she specifies in wheel thrown functional pottery ranging from mugs, dinnerware sets, and home decor. Her technique is a unique process of hand carving the clay creating a very texturized surface that begs to be touched. She likes for her pots to bring artistry and style anywhere in the home, while also celebrating the contemplative moments of simply enjoying a cup of coffee out of a favorite mug.

You can also find a selection of Rhiannon’s finished pottery for sale inside the Gnat & Bee retail shop.

📋 Registration & Policy Details

• How to Register: Add this class to your cart and complete payment at checkout. Space is limited, and your spot is secured upon payment.
• Cancellations & Refunds: Full refunds are available for cancellations made on or before October 8th, 2026 (please call or email us as soon as possible). Cancellations after October 8th and no-shows are non-refundable.
• Accessibility: Held in our main floor workshop space, accessible via our handicap-accessible back entrance.
• Early Arrival: Feel free to arrive a little early to browse the Gnat & Bee shop before class starts!

Questions or Phone Registration...

📞 Call us at (567) 203-2229

📧 Email us at gnatandbeeteam@gmail.com