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Mugs and Bowls

August 2026 Semester

Come and join us at Mudflat this August for our clay classes! For beginners we are offering 6 different sections of  Intro to Wheelthrowing & one section of Intro to Handbuilding. If you're a current or past Mudflat student, you can choose from our independent study, affiliated, or August Access class options.

Registration for the August Semester begins on June 1 at 10 am (on this page)

Intro classes for NEW to Mudflat Clay Beginners!
August 3-27, 2026

Have you always wanted to learn how to throw on the pottery wheel or handbuild with clay? These 4 week classes are the perfect start to your clay journey! Classes meet once per week for 3 hours per class. 

What's Included

  • All tools and materials are provided with your enrollment. No prior experience necessary

  • ​No additional lab time is included. 
     

What to Bring

  • Just yourself! We recommend wearing clothes and shoes you don't mind getting messy. If you would like to bring a towel or apron, thats great! 
     

Important Information

  • Attendance Policy: Since each class builds on the previous one, attendance at all four sessions is required to complete the program. Makeup classes/time outside of class are not available. If a student misses class 3 or 4 ( trimming/finishing/glazing) the instructor will trim or glaze the student's work in their absence. 

  • Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to withdraw from the class, please notify us at least 2 weeks before the class start date for a full refund.

Morning Class Options:

  • Intro to Wheelthrowing, Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Sanem Gray

  • Intro to Wheelthrowing, Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Deb Minns

Evening Class Options:

  • Intro to Wheelthrowing, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Christine DeGennaro

  • Intro to Wheelthrowing, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Kylie Marden 

  • Intro to Wheelthrowing, Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Lisa Knebel 

  • Intro to Wheelthrowing, Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Lisa Knebel

  • Intro to Handbuilding, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Gabrielle Fougere 

Tuition: $250

Options for current/previously enrolled Mudflat Students

We are providing opportunities for independent work during the August semester for both current and past students who wish to continue their clay work or start a new project, These options include 25 lbs. of clay and open lab hours. Please see the August semester options listed below.

Independent Study, August 3-29, 2026

Students work independently during August lab hours at Mudflat.

IMPORTANT**August Lab hours differ from our typical lab hour schedule, please see below**

August Lab hours: 

Mondays: 10 am - 9:30 pm 

Tuesdays: 6 - 9:30 pm 

Wednesdays: 10 am - 9:30 pm 

Thursdays: 6 - 9:30 pm 

Fridays: 10 am - 4 pm 

Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm 

Sundays: CLOSED

Tuition: $300, Subscriber tuition: $270

Affiliated, August 3-29, 2026

Students work at home and bring in work to fire and glaze at Mudflat during the August Lab hours. August lab hours are listed above under the independent study section. 

Tuition: $250, Subscriber tuition: $225

August Access, August 3- August 30, 2026

Students work independently at Mudflat & have 24/7 access to the studio. 

Tuition: $500, Subscriber tuition: $450

Contact

Address

81 Broadway

Somerville, MA 02145

617-628-0589

Open Lab Hours

Mon & Wed: 10am - 9:30pm

Tues & Thurs: 6-9:30pm

Friday: 10am - 8pm

​​Sat & Sun: 10am - 6pm

Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm

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Mudflat is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 organization. Mudflat is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and the Somerville Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. We also receive support from foundations, corporations, and individuals. 

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