Pottery Workshops at Bully Boy Distillers | Boston, MA (Multiple Dates)
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Unplug, unwind, and make something by hand at our feel-good pottery night — no experience needed. Whether you come for the joy of making, the community, or the craft beer, this guided clay workshop is all about having fun while you sip and socialize. You’ll learn pottery basics and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece (or two) you built by hand, plus the option to have your work professionally fired and glazed so it’s functional, food-safe, and waterproof.
Perfect for date night, catching up with friends, or coming solo to meet new people. Just pick the date and theme that fits your vibe in the drop-down menu.
Bonus: We donate $1 from every ticket to mental health initiatives. Learn more here about which non-profits we’ve given back to so far, and how you can help choose who we support next.
- Hands-On Instruction: A relaxed, hands-on pottery workshop guided by an experienced host.
- Pottery 101: Learn foundational hand-building techniques like pinch pots and coils, then turn them into functional pottery with pieces like mugs, bowls, vases, or planters. We’ll also show you how to add fun touches like handles or texture.
- All Supplies Provided: We bring the clay, tools, and materials — you just bring yourself.
- Beginner-Friendly Vibes: Laid-back, no-pressure energy perfect for first-timers, solo guests, and friend groups alike.
- Feel-Good Energy: Enjoy a welcoming, community-centered experience hosted at unique local spots — from breweries to plant shops and cozy cafés — that make the experience feel extra special.
Kiln Firing Add-On Available for Purchase: Upgrade your creations with optional professional kiln firing + glazing service so your finished piece is food-safe and waterproof. Click here for details, pricing and purchase.
Want to add color? Painting your pottery is not part of the workshop unless otherwise noted. Learn how to sign up for a dedicated Pottery Painting Session at the Pottery With a Purpose Studio in Needham, MA here.
We rotate themes so there’s always something new to create. Join us again and again to grow your pottery skills and try new projects!
Here’s what’s on the schedule:
- Build-a-Boob Pot: This event is the tits! Celebrate body positivity and sculpt your own clay boob pot. Don’t be shy, add body hair, wobbly bits, tattoos, piercings, and those perfect imperfections that make you you. An empowering, fun experience perfect for bachelorettes, birthdays, or just because.
- Clay Mug Making: You’ll learn hand-building techniques and shape your own one-of-a-kind clay cup, perfect for coffee, tea, or whatever warms your soul. Bonus: it's just as satisfying to drink from as it is to make!
- Halloween Edition: Get spooky with seasonal clay creations, think ghost tea light holders, pumpkin pinch pots, and other eerie-sistible designs. Costumes optional. Witchy, playful, and perfectly weird vibes required.
- Holiday Edition: Add a little handmade holiday magic to your season by sculpting functional festive decor or heartfelt gifts from clay. Make ornaments, candle holders, holiday trays, mini trees, or whatever you dream up. Think cozy, joyful, messily creative energy, because the best gifts are always the ones you make yourself.
- Make Your Own Oyster Plate: It’s pottery meets oyster night. In this two-in-one workshop, you’ll hand-build your own ceramic oyster plate and then paint it during the same session, think ocean tones, shell-inspired textures, and beachy color palettes. Perfect for entertaining, gifting, or upgrading your serveware with a coastal-inspired handmade touch.
- Make Your Own Plant Pot: Calling all plant parents: this one’s for you. Sculpt your own custom planter, basic, textured, footed, face-shaped, whatever your vibe. Whether your monstera needs a new home or your cactus wants an upgrade, you'll leave with a pot as unique as your plant baby.
- Sip & Sculpt: Our signature workshop. Unwind with a drink in one hand and clay in the other while you learn the basics of hand-building pottery. Make a planter, ring dish, vase, or whatever your imagination sparks.
P.S. When you see “On the Patio,” it means we’re taking it outside! Soak up golden hour while you sculpt. If the weather is too rainy or blazing hot, we’ll move indoors, still fun, still clay-filled, just with AC.
Bully Boy Distillers
- Address: 44 Cedric St, Boston, MA 02119
- Parking: Plenty of available street parking up and down Cedric Street, as well as adjoining Langdon Street without meters or hourly limits.
- Ages: 21+ only for this event. Valid ID required.
- Food + Drinks: Whiskey, rum, gin, vodka and amaro available for purchase from the bar; food trucks may be on-site, or outside food is welcome. Not included.
- Vibe: Workshop takes place indoors in a relaxed, distillery, unless otherwise noted.
Bully Boy Distillers offers a sophisticated cocktail bar with captivating views of the distillery floor and barrel room, providing a unique backdrop for a crafty evening out. Step into this space where the art of distilling is celebrated, and savor exquisite drinks crafted with the freshest seasonal, local ingredients. Check out Bully Boy Distillers' website to learn more!
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Customer Reviews
My boyfriend and I went to this class and had the best time. There was a great balance of helpful instruction from the person leading our class and also freedom to create whatever we wanted. Highly recommend booking a class.
Hi Zoe, we're thrilled to hear you and your boyfriend enjoyed the pottery class! Thanks so much for the kind words and recommendation. Hope to see you again soon!
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My boyfriend and I went to this class and had the best time. There was a great balance of helpful instruction from the person leading our class and also freedom to create whatever we wanted. Highly recommend booking a class.
Hi Zoe, we're thrilled to hear you and your boyfriend enjoyed the pottery class! Thanks so much for the kind words and recommendation. Hope to see you again soon!
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"...great for companies and groups large + small. From recommending and including tasty treats in our packages to helping with custom branding, this was truly an all-inclusive experience. If you're considering it, hire Pottery with a Purpose for a workshop or order a kit for yourself - you won't regret it!" - Viget
"The quality of the materials, Sam's attention to detail and awesome customer service were top notch!" - Deloitte
"We all really enjoyed making our pottery pieces and appreciated all the sustainability elements incorporated in the kit." - Charthop
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Private Group Events
Experience the stress-relieving, creativity-sparking benefits of pottery with a virtual workshop at a special group rate. Host an event yourself or add a live virtual tutorial to spark imagination. We’ll create a customized experience tailored to your group or event, complete with a personalized message or custom branded kit.
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With every purchase, you help:
Create lasting impact on the future of mental health
Every quarter, we donate a percentage of all proceeds to a top nationwide initiative or non-profit organization working to advance the world of mental health.
Promote an eco-friendly approach to DIY
Terms like “responsibly sourced,” “vegan,” and “recyclable” aren’t just buzzwords to us - they’re an essential part of a positive pottery making experience.
Support an ongoing habit of healthy self-care
Digging into a tactile craft like clay sculpting offers the benefit of mindful escape from everyday stress, plus a powerful outlet for creative expression.
