FAQ
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Is the course live?
Nope! The Bug Mug Method is completely self-paced, so you can work through the lessons whenever it suits you.
Pause, rewind, rewatch the fiddly bits, and take as much time as your clay needs. Tiny legs cannot be rushed.
Pause, rewind, rewatch the fiddly bits, and take as much time as your clay needs. Tiny legs cannot be rushed.
Will I have support if I get stuck?
Absolutely. You'll have access to the student community where you can ask questions, share what you're working on, and get help when something isn't quite behaving as planned.
Clay has opinions sometimes.
Clay has opinions sometimes.
Can I buy the course as a gift?
Yes! If you know someone who would be delighted by several hours of clay, bugs and tiny details, The Bug Mug Method can make a very good gift.
Choose the one-time payment option and follow the gifting instructions at checkout.
Choose the one-time payment option and follow the gifting instructions at checkout.
What makes this course different?
I'm not just showing you how to copy one of my Bug Mugs. I want you to understand the process behind them, from observing an insect and deciding which details matter to sculpting, attaching, carving, colouring, glazing and firing it.
The goal is for you to finish the course looking at your own favourite creature and thinking, I know how I could turn that into clay.
The goal is for you to finish the course looking at your own favourite creature and thinking, I know how I could turn that into clay.
Is there a community for students?
Yes! You'll have a space to share your Bug Mugs, ask questions, swap ideas and see what everyone else is making.
I'm particularly excited about this bit because I fully expect some wonderfully strange little creatures to appear.
I'm particularly excited about this bit because I fully expect some wonderfully strange little creatures to appear.
How long will I have access to the course?
You'll have lifetime access, so there's no need to race through anything.
Come back whenever you need a refresher, want to try a different insect, or have forgotten exactly how on earth we attached those tiny antennae.
Come back whenever you need a refresher, want to try a different insect, or have forgotten exactly how on earth we attached those tiny antennae.
Can I take the course at my own pace?
Absolutely. The whole course is self-paced, and you can revisit every lesson whenever you need to.
Some parts of the process also depend on the moisture level of your clay, so taking your time is not only allowed, it's often part of the plan.
Some parts of the process also depend on the moisture level of your clay, so taking your time is not only allowed, it's often part of the plan.
Do I need pottery experience?
A little experience with clay will definitely help. I created this course mainly for pottery hobbyists and makers who already feel comfortable with the basics and want to explore more detailed sculptural work.
You don't need to be an expert, but this isn't really a first-ever-touching-clay kind of course.
You don't need to be an expert, but this isn't really a first-ever-touching-clay kind of course.
Do I need a pottery wheel?
No. The techniques I'm teaching focus on designing, sculpting and attaching your insects, so you don't need a pottery wheel to follow The Bug Mug Method.
You'll just need a suitable ceramic piece to work on, plus the basic clay tools and materials we'll go through together inside the course.
You'll just need a suitable ceramic piece to work on, plus the basic clay tools and materials we'll go through together inside the course.
Are registrations open?
No, registrations for my course are currently closed. Right now, I'm focusing on supporting my students and giving them the guidance they need.
In the meantime, feel free to follow me on social media so you'll be the first to know when registrations open again. You can find me at @leafbugstudio on Instagram and TikTok.
In the meantime, feel free to follow me on social media so you'll be the first to know when registrations open again. You can find me at @leafbugstudio on Instagram and TikTok.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
If you're relatively new to pottery but already understand the basics of handling clay, absolutely.
I'll walk you through my process step by step, but I'd recommend having a little clay experience first so you can spend your time concentrating on the fun part: turning tiny creatures into ceramic ones.
I'll walk you through my process step by step, but I'd recommend having a little clay experience first so you can spend your time concentrating on the fun part: turning tiny creatures into ceramic ones.
