Art & Sip: Mug Design with a Desublimation Press!

Art & Sip ~

Relax, create, and enjoy a night out at ArtWaves! Our Art & Sip workshops are designed to be fun, beginner-friendly experiences where you can explore a new creative skill in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No prior experience is needed—our instructors will guide you step by step, and all materials are provided.

These workshops are for participants ages 21+. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage (BYOB) to enjoy while you create. Art & Sip is even more fun with friends, so gather a group and sign up together for a creative night out!

Mug Design & Desublimation ~

Learn how marker drawings can be transferred onto ceramic mugs with the help of a cylindrical heat press. We will use markers and paper that transfer directly to the surface of prepared ceramic mugs. Each student will receive two mugs to experiment with. We will use our time together drawing and perfecting our designs, and will conclude the workshop by pressing each mug, making a microwave and dishwasher safe piece of functional art. 

All materials, 2 mugs, special markers, general merriment, and sublimation papers will be provided. Just bring your creative spirit and your favorite beer or wine to enjoy as you craft or enjoy ArtWaves tea selection.

Meet your Instructor: Phoebe Zildjian

Phoebe Zildjian is an artist and educator based in Stonington, Maine. She holds a BFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design from Maine College of Art, and is the Fab Lab Coordinator at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Her passion lies with experimenting with new materials, techniques, and processes, and blending old and new types of making. She has taught students of all ages on topics ranging from molding and casting to knot making, from digital fabrication to historic techniques. She has been an artist in residence at Pocosin Arts in North Carolina, The Possible Zone in Massachusetts, and The Carpenter’s Boat Shop in Pemaquid, Maine.