Class limited to 15
$55 per person, materials included
Ages 10+ (under age 14 must be accompanied by adult registered for class)

Learn how to create a custom-made, functional clay mug or stein using slab building techniques in this beginner level class. Use our extensive collection of textures to create your own tapered mug with a personalized handle. We’ll all follow along the same basic steps, but each mug will be uniquely styled. Choose a color from our house-made dip glazes to finish off your design. Clay washes out, but remember to wear mess-friendly clothes. Centered Earth will dip glaze your mug in your chosen color between firings. Fired pieces will be available for pickup at the DeWire Center on August 11. For those unable to pick up their work, mailing can be arranged.

Melissa Jenkins is a jeweler, clay artist, and educator who loves sharing her passion for hands-on creativity. Her teaching studio, Centered Earth, offers a wide range of classes unique in the Muncy, Pennsylvania area. The studio’s arts and fine craft classes include wheel-throwing clay, hand-building clay, silver jewelry, fused glass and stained glass, painting, weaving, and more. The studio also offers ceramic glazing (Paint Your Own Pottery) as a walk-in project during their regular hours.

Melissa graduated with honors from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2002. She established her own fine jewelry brand, Narrow House Metals, after working under a custom goldsmith for several years. Her educational philosophy is that everyone is born to create, and she is honored to help people explore their creative side every day.

You can learn more about Melissa and her studio on her website, Facebook, and Instagram.