This Halloween ghost mug pottery class is one of the coziest fall team building activities in the San Francisco Bay Area: guests hand-build their very own ceramic ghost mug from clay slabs in a bright, welcoming pottery studio in the Inner Richmond.
The workshop runs 2.5 hours and is priced at $79 per guest for groups of 1 to 10. All clay, tools and materials are included, and the studio glazes and fires every mug so it comes back food-safe and safe to put in the microwave.
What's Included
- All clay, tools and materials
- Step-by-step instruction from start to finish
- One handmade ceramic Boo! Mug per guest
- Underglazes to decorate your mug, plus a choice of studio glazes
- Glazing and two kiln firings completed by the
This Halloween ghost mug pottery class is one of the coziest fall team building activities in the San Francisco Bay Area: guests hand-build their very own ceramic ghost mug from clay slabs in a bright, welcoming pottery studio in the Inner Richmond.
The workshop runs 2.5 hours and is priced at $79 per guest for groups of 1 to 10. All clay, tools and materials are included, and the studio glazes and fires every mug so it comes back food-safe and safe to put in the microwave.
What's Included
- All clay, tools and materials
- Step-by-step instruction from start to finish
- One handmade ceramic Boo! Mug per guest
- Underglazes to decorate your mug, plus a choice of studio glazes
- Glazing and two kiln firings completed by the studio
- A finished, food-safe mug ready for pickup after firing
- A self-serve coffee and tea bar during class
What You Will Make
Each guest builds a mug from clay slabs, then gives the ghost its own character with arms, a handle, facial features and all the little details that make it yours. Go sweet and sleepy, dramatic and spooky, a little goofy or somewhere completely unexpected. The result is a perfectly spooky little vessel for coffee, cider, tea, hot chocolate or whatever you will be sipping as the weather starts to cool down.
Along the way you learn real pottery skills: beginner friendly slab-building to construct the mug, scoring and slipping to join pieces so they hold through the kiln, and how shape, texture and decorative detail change the look of a piece. Then you choose from the studio glazes to finish it.
Why Groups Love It
Clay is a great equalizer. No pottery experience is needed, the instructor walks everyone through the process step by step, and there is still plenty of room to play and experiment, so a mixed group of first-timers and returning makers all end up with something they are proud of. That balance makes it one of the easiest crafty team building activities to plan for the season.
With classes capped at a comfortable size, it is a natural fit for team building activities for small groups, friends looking for a date night or a cozy fall outing, and solo makers who want a fun seasonal project. Teams that would rather make something together than sit through another dinner will find it a relaxed form of creative team building.
About the Studio
The studio is a bright and welcoming pottery space in San Francisco where creativity and community come together. Its founder grew up in her mom's cozy pottery studio, fell in love with clay early on and now shares her love of clay through hands-on workshops and memberships for all skill levels. With a background in teaching and a love of playful, colorful ceramics, she has built a fun, relaxed space where anyone can enjoy working with clay. The studio identifies as women-owned.
Beyond seasonal projects like this one, the studio runs one-night hand-building workshops throughout the year, a four-week introduction to hand-building, pottery date nights, memberships and private events, including team-building sessions hosted at the studio.
How the Session Runs
- Arrive, grab a coffee or tea and settle in at your spot
- Roll and cut clay slabs and form the body of your mug
- Score, slip and attach the handle and ghostly arms
- Add a face, texture and decorative details with underglazes
- Choose a studio glaze; the studio handles glazing and both firings
Good to Know
- Beginner friendly, with no pottery experience required
- Wear clothes you do not mind getting a little messy
- BYOB welcome, and you are free to bring drinks or snacks to enjoy
- Mugs are ready for pickup in about 4 to 5 weeks, with an email once they are out of the kiln
- Book at least 48 hours ahead
- Groups of 1 to 10 guests at $79 per guest
Plan Your 2026 Halloween Outing
Share your preferred date and group size to check availability. With per-guest pricing, every material and both firings included, this is a memorable alternative to loud halloween party entertainment and a set of hands on team building activities that end with a mug worthy of your favorite fall drink.
