# Event Details - **Event Name**: SPECIAL WORKSHOP: The Great Mug Expedition - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Embark on a creative journey into the world of ceramics! During this unique, hands-on workshop, you'll explore the many ways a mug comes to life while rotating through four guided stations led by Olio's pottery instructors. Whether you've never touched clay before or have some experience, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind every handmade mug. Over the course of two hours, participants will travel through four 30-minute "stops" on the expedition: 🧭 Base Camp: Throwing on the Wheel Watch a demonstration on the fundamentals of throwing a mug on the pottery wheel before taking your own turn at the wheel. Each participant will create one thrown mug body (without a handle) while learning the basics of wheel throwing. πŸ•οΈ Trail Two: Handbuilding Discover an entirely different approach to mug making by handbuilding your own mug. You'll learn construction techniques and create one handbuilt mug body (without a handle). ⛰️ Summit Station: Handle Making A great mug deserves a great handle! Learn several techniques for creating comfortable, durable, and attractive handles before making two of your own. 🎨 Final Ascent: Glazing Finish your expedition by exploring techniques for glazing pottery mugs. After watching instructor demonstrations, you'll glaze a mug that will become part of Olio's Art on Tap Mug Silent Auction. Your Journey Makes a Difference Rather than taking your mugs home, every mug created during this workshop will be donated to Olio's Art on Tap fundraiser this October. Your artwork will help support arts programming at Olio while becoming part of a one-of-a-kind silent auction featuring mugs created by community members and artists alike. As a participant, you'll also be recognized as one of our featured ceramic artists. Your name will be included on the Art on Tap event website and displayed during the event alongside the other participating artists. No experience is necessary. All materials, tools, clay, glazes, and firings are included. Space is limited to just 12 participants, ensuring plenty of hands-on instruction and time with each instructor as you complete your Mug Expedition! ​​ COST $20/person SKILL LEVEL Beginner & Intermediate SUPPLIES All supplies provided. CLASS SIZE minimum 3, maximum 12 INSTRUCTORS Shay Harwood, Anthony Quinones, Izzie Muehlenkamp, Harmony Staven, Morgan Hoyt, Jackie Thomas & Mary Mertes ​ROOM LOCATION Pottery Studio REGISTER oliocenter.com/classes/2026greatmugexpedition - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wisconsin-rapids/special-workshop-the-great-mug-expedition/200030469260651 - **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, art, business, nonprofit, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 17 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Wisconsin Rapids - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: Olio Arts & Music Center - **lat**: 44.369336630305 - **long**: -89.816583697507 - **full address**: Olio Arts & Music Center, 2811 8th St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-6281, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SPECIAL WORKSHOP: The Great Mug Expedition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ac9a96c4e111a302649792573c974d98ee91d5b0ade99c0f07e44889e6c95167-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf85898-gmir?v=1787513205 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SPECIAL WORKSHOP: The Great Mug Expedition being held? - **A:** SPECIAL WORKSHOP: The Great Mug Expedition takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Olio Arts & Music Center, 2811 8th St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-6281, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SPECIAL WORKSHOP: The Great Mug Expedition? - **A:** SPECIAL WORKSHOP: The Great Mug Expedition is organized by Olio Arts & Music Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SPECIAL WORKSHOP: The Great Mug Expedition is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wisconsin Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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