Teacher appreciation gift mug with line art of an apple with a heart inside and a pencil, above the words Teaching is a work of heart, on a white ceramic mug

Minimal black continuous line drawing of an apple with a heart shaped core, a green leaf and a pencil, with Teaching is a work of heart in script

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Teaching Is a Work of Heart Mug – Teacher Appreciation Gift

$22.00

Great teaching isn’t just a job, and the best teachers prove it every day. This teacher appreciation gift says so with a simple, elegant touch.

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The best teachers give far more than the job description asks for. Extra time, extra patience, and a lot of heart.

This mug puts that into four words.

A Minimalist Teacher Appreciation Gift

The design is clean, continuous black line art: an apple whose core forms a heart, a single leaf filled in deep forest green, and a pencil drawn in the same flowing line.

Beneath it, “Teaching is a work of heart” is written in a refined black script. It’s understated and grown-up, and it suits any desk.

Thoughtful, Not Fussy

If the teacher you’re thanking prefers simple, stylish things to bright cartoons, this is the one. It works for high school teachers, lecturers and principals just as well as primary teachers.

It holds 11oz (roughly 325mL) of coffee or tea.

Mug Details

White ceramic with a minimal black and green print
11oz capacity, around 325mL
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Printed in Australia

Who Is It For?

High school and primary teachers
Principals, mentors and lecturers
Retiring or departing teachers
Anyone who likes a clean, minimal design

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We print every mug ourselves and send it anywhere in Australia.

Got questions?

Teaching is a work of heart mug: your questions answered

About this mug

Is this a good teacher appreciation gift for a high school teacher?

Yes. Its minimal line-art style suits secondary teachers, principals and lecturers as well as primary teachers, and it makes a classy farewell or retirement gift.

What does the design look like?

Black continuous line art of an apple with a heart inside, a green leaf and a pencil, with "Teaching is a work of heart" in black script underneath.

Do you have more teacher gift mugs?

Yes. See all our teacher gift mugs for heartfelt, funny and Aussie designs for teachers, aides and educators.

Delivery and care

Do you deliver across Australia?

Yes, to every state and territory by Australia Post, and shipping is free when you order 2 or more items. We only ship within Australia.

How is the design printed, and will it last?

Every mug is hand-printed in Australia using sublimation printing on an 11oz ceramic mug. We like to be upfront: like every sublimation print, the colours will gradually soften with use and washing. It is made for everyday drinking, and a favourite mug that has worn in a little is part of its charm.

How do I look after it?

The sublimation print is dishwasher safe, so you can load it up with the rest of the kitchen. To keep the colours looking fresh for longer, a hand wash with a soft sponge is kinder than a scourer.