Adult Workshops
Mudflat's workshops cover a broad range of topics for everyone from beginner to advanced students. They're a great opportunity to gather with students and clay artists from Mudflat and elsewhere to explore a variety of ceramic art, try your hand at new techniques, or meet visiting artists.
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If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us
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The Winter 2026 schedule is up! See what's in store for next semester!
General registration is November 19th at 10 am
Subscriber registration is November 18 at 10 am
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Winter 2026 Adult Workshop Descriptions
Soda Firing
Learn about soda firing, an alternative to Mudflat’s regular high fire reduction and oxidation kiln firings. This workshop includes an orientation meeting that will discuss clay bodies, best forms to make, application of flashing slips, texture considerations, glaze choice and glazing tips, plus what happens in a soda kiln during the firing. Mudflat’s tech staff will wad, load, fire and unload the kiln. Limited to 10 people for each section. Students are eligible to enroll in one Soda workshop per semester but can add themselves to the waitlist for the other workshop should more space become available.
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Skill level: Not recommended for beginning students.
Winter #1
Orientation: Wednesday, January 7, 6-7 pm
Firing: Thursday, February 19
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Winter #2
Orientation: Wednesday, February 25, 6-7 pm
Firing: Thursday, April 9
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Tuition: $250, Subscribers $200, Includes one 25-lb clay
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Visting Artist: Gwendolyn Lanier
Sculpting the Human Form
This workshop explores the techniques of sculpting the human form while developing an understanding of human anatomy. Students will learn how to utilize slabs and coils and demonstrations will cover proportions, skeletal structures, muscle mass, and the planes of the body and head. A short hands-on exercise will be included during the workshop.
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Learn more about Gwendolyn and see her work at: www.gwendolynlanier.com
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Saturday, January 17, 10 am - 4 pm
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​Tuition: $250, Subscribers $125
Kintsugi with Sayako Hiroi
Experience the art and philosophy of Kintsugi repair through both traditional urushi and modern techniques. This 3-hour workshop offers an introduction to both the traditional and simplified methods of ceramic repair. Participants will have the rare opportunity to experience working with genuine urushi (natural lacquer) and also learn a modern simplified method suitable for beginners. The simplified process allows participants to complete a repair within one session and is easy to handle even for first-time learners. However, please note that the simplified version is not food-safe and should be used for decorative purposes only. Participants are welcome to bring their own simple broken pieces to repair, provided that the pieces are approved by the instructor in advance.
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Please note: The workshop uses natural urushi lacquer, which can cause allergic skin reactions in some individuals. All participants will be required to read and sign a Waiver Form prior to the workshop.
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Learn more about Sayako at: www.sayakohiroi.com
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Saturday, January 24, 10 am - 1 pm
Tuition: $100
* Please note: there is no subscriber discount for this workshop*
Mosaics with Gabrielle Fougere
Use your broken, rejected and discarded ceramic pieces to create decorative mosaic works in this two-part hands-on workshop with Mudflat teacher Gabrielle Fougere. Bring your ideas for a wall hanging, a tray, or a small tabletop. A descriptive handout and a supply list will be sent to registered participants.
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Part 1: Saturday January 31, 2-5 pm
Part 2: Saturday February 28, 2-4 pm
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$200, subscribers $150