And Now We’re Hooked.
Over the last few weeks, a few of us from The Real Estate Hub stepped away from contracts and closings and did something completely different.
We got our hands in clay.
We spent an evening at Ohana Ceramics Studio here in Billings, learning the basics of wheel throwing and attempting to make our own mugs. And let’s just say… it was humbling, hilarious, and way more fun than we expected.
First of All. The Wheel Is No Joke.
There is something wildly satisfying about watching clay spin under your hands. There is also something very exposing about realizing you cannot muscle your way through it.
Clay does not respond to force. It responds to patience. To steady hands. To focus.
A few of us thought we were getting the hang of it… until our mug slowly collapsed into what could generously be described as “abstract art.”
And honestly? That was half the fun.
Max Was Incredible
Our instructor, Max, was patient, calm, and somehow able to make each of us feel like we could actually do this.
He walked us through centering the clay, pulling the walls up, shaping the mug, and not panicking when things got wobbly. He had this way of stepping in at just the right moment without taking over. Exactly what you want when you’re trying something new.
You can tell he genuinely loves what he does.
It Was So Much More Than a Class
There is something about trying something new alongside your coworkers that changes the energy completely.
We laughed. We encouraged each other. We celebrated lopsided mugs like they were masterpieces.
It felt creative. It felt grounding. It felt different from our normal day in the best way.
And walking out knowing we would soon have actual mugs we made with our own hands? That part was pretty cool.
If You’re Looking for Something Fun to Do in Billings
Whether you are planning a girls’ night, a team outing, a date, or just want to try something new, Ohana Ceramics Studio is absolutely worth it.
You do not need experience. You do not need to be artistic. You just need to be willing to get a little messy.
It is hands on. It is creative. It is surprisingly therapeutic.
And there is something really satisfying about drinking coffee out of a mug you made yourself.
Highly recommend!
