Pottery shop Smashed Clay + Studio opened in June at 16205 City Walk, Sugar Land, according to shop officials.

Smashed Clay + Studio offers two kinds of pottery: throw, which uses the pottery wheel to shape clay into pottery; and smash, which uses colored clay, clay cutters and texture tools to form clay by hand or with molds.

According to store officials, customers who want to participate and make handmade pottery at the studio do not need to have experience.

The studio offers workshops and classes for adults and kids. The are also sessions available for couples as well as the option to build your own mug. 832-655-7879. www.smashedclay.com/