Clay Hand Building workshop with Shapeshift by Meg - Long Island City, NY

Join talented ceramicist Meg Fu for a playful, beginner-friendly handbuilding workshop where you choose what you want to make.
About this Event

Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Clay Workshop

With Shapeshift by Meg Fu at On the Easel Studios

Ever had an idea for a little ceramic object and thought, "I could probably make that…"?

Now you can.

Join Meg Fu for a playful, beginner-friendly handbuilding workshop where you choose what you want to make. You'll work with warm-toned, off-white stoneware clay and create a small functional piece inspired by whatever your brain cooks up.

Think:

• ☕ A cup
• 🥣 A little bowl
• 🧄 A garlic grater
• 🫙 A catch-all dish
• 🍽️ A snack plate
• 🕯️ An ashtray
• Or something entirely your own

No prior experience is necessary. Meg will introduce you to the basics of handbuilding, demonstrate the tools and techniques you'll need, and help you bring your idea to life. After that, you'll have plenty of room to experiment, play, and make the piece your own.

What to Expect

This is a hands-on, relaxed workshop designed for beginners. You'll learn the fundamentals of working with clay, including basic handbuilding techniques, shaping, joining pieces, and adding personal details.

All clay, tools, and materials needed for the workshop are included.

Once the workshop is over, Meg will take care of the rest. Your piece will be dried, fired, glazed, and fired again before it's ready for you to take home.

Finished pieces are typically ready for pickup or shipping within approximately 4–6 weeks.

A Little Note About Clay

Ceramics is a slow process—and that's part of the magic. Your piece will go through several stages after the workshop, including drying, firing, glazing, and a final firing.

While we'll take great care of your work, clay has a mind of its own. Cracking, warping, or breakage can occasionally happen during the drying or firing process. We can't guarantee that every piece will survive the journey, but we'll do our best to give your creation the best possible chance.

Before You Arrive

📍 On the Easel Studios — Long Island City, NY

The full studio address will be provided in your Eventbrite confirmation.

Important: Building entry instructions will be emailed to you before the class. Please check your email before arriving so you have everything you need to get into the building and find the studio.

Good to Know

• No experience necessary
• All materials and tools included
• You'll make one small functional clay piece
• Finished work will be glazed and fired after the workshop
• Pieces are typically ready in 4–6 weeks
• Pickup or shipping will be available once pieces are finished
• Wear clothes you don't mind getting a little messy
• Tickets are non-refundable
• Ticket exchanges/transfers are welcome if you can no longer attend

Come with an idea, come with no idea, or come with a completely ridiculous idea. That's kind of the point.

Show up. Play with clay. Make a thing. 🫶

check out your talented instructor's work at

shapeshiftbymegfu.com