Pottery Workshops at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea | Austin, TX
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Unplug, unwind, and make something by hand at our feel-good pottery workshop — no experience needed. Whether you come for the joy of making, the community, or a delicious cup of coffee, this guided clay workshop is all about having fun while you sip and socialize. You’ll learn the pottery basics, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece (or two) you built by hand as well as a deeper sense of calm.
Perfect for a clay date, 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 pick who we support next.
- Your First Drink: Sip on a freshly made beverage from Sweetwaters to fuel your creativity during the workshop.
- 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.
Note: After this workshop, you can air-dry your pottery. After a few days, your pottery will be ready to paint! Glazing + Firing (what makes your pottery waterproof and food-safe) is not available at this workshop. Use our Kiln & Ceramic Studio Locator to find a local pro who can glaze and fire your creations for you.
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:
- Clay Date (Sip & Sculpt): Our signature workshop (Sip & Sculpt) with a little twist. Grab your bae, bestie, or fur baby and celebrate Pal/Gal/Valentine’s day with a drink in one hand and clay in the other while you learn the basics of hand-building pottery. Make a planter, heat-shaped dish, vase, or whatever your imagination sparks.
- Coffee Tasting + Pottery Making: Sip on a curated selection of coffee blends as you dive into a guided pottery-making experience—no prior experience needed. Whether you're sculpting a small dish, bowl, or abstract decor, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects your unique style.
- 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 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.
- Pumpkin Pots: It’s PSL season, so join us for this pumpkin pottery workshop. Learn to sculpt a custom clay pumpkin — make it a pot for a plant, footed, textured, or completely your own design.
- 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.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
- Address: 316 W 12th St, Austin, TX 78701
- Parking: Nearby street parking.
- Ages: This is an all-ages venue. Participants must be 18+ to register, minors with a ticket are welcome with a ticketed, supervising adult.
- Food + Drinks: Signature coffee beverages, classics, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and desserts.
- Vibe: Workshop takes place indoors in a relaxed, cafe setting, unless otherwise noted.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is a welcoming community hub that offers a fantastic spot for a wide variety of coffee, tea, and frozen drinks. With a menu of signature beverages and sweet treats, they keep things fresh, serving a mix of classic sips and new, innovative flavors in a laid-back atmosphere. Check out Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea’s website to learn more!
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Customer Reviews
It was a fun event and very relaxing. Not a place to meet new friends, but a place to relax for sure.
Hi Fathme, thanks for joining us! We’re so glad you found the workshop fun and relaxing. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
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It was a fun event and very relaxing. Not a place to meet new friends, but a place to relax for sure.
Hi Fathme, thanks for joining us! We’re so glad you found the workshop fun and relaxing. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
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The Team Event Reviews Are In
"...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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Keep the Good Going
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.
