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Studio Rentals Available Mudflat is now accepting applications for 2 studio rentals at Mudflat. Please read on below for information about each studio space. Please note that the Applications for the Associate Artist studio will be restricted to individuals who are currently enrolled students at Mudflat. Applications are due: November 26 Resident Artist Space Looking for one Resident Ceramic Artist, beginning January 1, 2024. Applications are due November 26, 2023. Apply here About the space: The Resident artist space is in Studio #1, a shared 186 square foot studio, in a private room with 1 other artist, on the 2nd floor off the high-fire glaze room. Rental includes 24-hour access, access to electric and gas kilns, and use of other studio and classroom equipment such as a slab roller, extruders and spray booth. Resident Artists are responsible for providing and maintaining their own shelving, tables and other equipment including pottery wheels. No kilns may be installed in studios. Rent: Monthly rent is $350.00.Rent does not include clay materials, glazes or firings, but clay, glazes and firings may be purchased through Mudflat and are additional fees. Resident artists are required to fire their own work; a training and authorization process for firing Mudflat kilns can be arranged with the Mudflat tech directors. About: Mudflat is a non-profit community clay studio and all studio artists are required to participate in Mudflat sponsored events and fundraising activities, including Mudflat’s Open Studio and Pottery Sale, held in May and December each year. All studio artists are eligible to exhibit and sell their work at Mudflat Gallery. Paid teaching opportunities are available. To apply, please fill out our online application and include 5 images of your work. Associate Artist Space Looking for one Associate Ceramic Artist, beginning January 1, 2024. Applications are due November 26, 2023. Apply here About the space: The associate artist space is in Studio # 8, a shared studio in a 300 square foot room on the 2nd floor, with a total of 6 artists. Each individual area is approximately 50 sq feet. Rental includes 24-hour access, access to electric and gas kilns, and use of other studio and classroom equipment such as a slab roller, extruders and spray booth. Mudflat provides one shelving unit for each Associate Artist and there is 1 pottery wheel and 1 common table to be shared. No kilns may be installed in studios. Please note that the Applications for the Associate Artist studio will be restricted to individuals who are currently enrolled students at Mudflat. Rent: Monthly rent is $257.00.. Rent does not include clay, glazes or firings, but clay, glazes and firings may be purchased through Mudflat and are additional fees. Associate artists are not required to fire their own work, but are eligible to enroll in a training and authorization process for firing Mudflat kilns. About: Mudflat is a non-profit community clay studio and all studio artists are required to participate in Mudflat sponsored events and fundraising activities, including Mudflat’s Open Studio and Pottery Sale, held in May and December each year. All studio artists are eligible to exhibit and sell their work at Mudflat Gallery. Paid teaching opportunities are available. To apply, please fill out our online application and include 5 images of your work.

Studio Rental ABOUT STUDIOS AT MUDFLAT: Thirty-eight ceramic artists worked in private or semi-private studios at Mudflat, producing a wide variety of functional and sculptural work. Some studio artists are former students, others are graduates of university degree programs specializing in ceramic arts. One third of them are full-time ceramic artists who exhibit and sell their work locally and nationally. Many have been awarded fellowships and residencies at renowned craft centers – including fellowship awards from the Somerville Arts Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The interactions between our artists and our students are an important asset and offer sources of artistic and technical information, inspiration and community. In our facility, Mudflat has expanded our studio artist program to include more clay artists in a broader range of studio spaces and at a variety of prices. We now have two types of artist categories: Resident Artists and Associate Artists. Resident Artists are professional clay artists who have the technical skill and experience to fire their own work in the studio kilns. Studios for Resident Artists are private individual spaces or shared studios with one or two additional artists. Monthly rent is $255-$455 per artist, based on studio size. Associate Artists are serious clay students looking for more access, privacy, and shelf space. There are two large group studios of approximately 300 square feet each to be shared by six artists each. These studios are equipped with a shelving unit for each artist plus a central shared work table and shared pottery wheel in each studio room. Associate Artists’ work is fired by Mudflat technicians. Monthly rent is $249 per artist. Both Resident Artists and Associate Artists have 24-hour studio availability, and use of other studio and classroom equipment. The monthly rent does not include clay materials, glazes or firings, which are purchased through Mudflat for additional fees. A committee reviews all applications based on the following criteria: Applicant’s level of professionalism, artistic quality of work, and commitment to the Mudflat community. Please contact the Mudflat office for additional information or to be added to an interest list. For available studio rentals, please visit the opportunities page

14-Week Long Semester Adult Class Options General registration for our Spring/Summer 2026 semester will take place on Wednesday, March 18 at 10 am. Subscriber early registration will take place on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 am Learn more about how to register here Classes Offered at Mudflat: Spring/Summer 2026 Winter semester dates: April 27- August 1, 2026 Select the tab for the class level/type you are interested in learning more about Beginning Wheel Advanced Beginning Wheel Intermediate Wheel Beginning Handbuilding Intermediate Handbuilding Sculpture: Flora & Fauna Altering Working Independently Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Kylie Marden Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Jesse Dougherty Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Eliane Medina Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Jesse Dougherty Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Lisa Knebel Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Leah Guerin Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Corran Shrimpton Class Description: This course is designed for individuals who have limited or no prior experience with clay and wish to acquire fundamental skills in pottery wheel techniques for crafting functional pieces. The sessions will include demonstrations on essential processes like wedging, centering, and shaping various items like vases, mugs, bowls, and plates. Participants will also be taught basic methods for glazing and decorating. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to use the studio during lab hours and will receive a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. While personal clay tools are not included, they are available for purchase at Mudflat. Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Felissa King Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with David LaPierre Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Cary Atsalis Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm with Doug Hansel Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Lisa Knebel Class Description: This course is designed for students who have some basic experience with the potter's wheel and wish to enhance their skills. The emphasis will be on developing throwing techniques, exploring various forms, and learning more advanced glazing and decorating techniques. Enrollment in semester-long classes includes lab access and a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. Please note that personal clay tools are not included but can be bought at Mudflat. Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Steve Murphy Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Steve Murphy Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Tracy Raymond Class Description: Enhance your throwing skills and deepen your technical knowledge of working with clay. Explore intricate functional shapes, hone your throwing techniques, and learn advanced methods for decorating and glazing. The course will review and evaluate fired pieces to help you refine your individual artistic style. Additionally, you will have access to lab hours throughout the semester and receive a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. Please note that personal clay tools are not included but are available for purchase at Mudflat. Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Chloe Marr-Fuller Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Gabrielle Fougere Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Eliane Medina Class Description: Discover handbuilding as a different approach to creating both functional and artistic ceramic pieces. Participants will be instructed in fundamental techniques like coil, slab, and using molds, along with various decorative methods and finishing touches using lowfire or highfire clays and glazes. Students will work on their own projects under the guidance of the teacher. All semester courses include lab time and a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. While personal clay tools are not supplied, they are available for purchase at Mudflat. Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Jen DeAngelis Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Julie Peck Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm with Gabrielle Fougere Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Gabrielle Fougere Class Description: Enhance your foundational handbuilding techniques and delve into creating intricate functional and/or complex shapes. The course will focus on honing handbuilding methods, experimenting with surface finishes, and exploring various ways to complete your pieces. The class will review and critique fired results to foster the development of a personal style. Enrolled students will have access to studio hours throughout the semester and will receive a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. While personal clay tools are not included, they can be bought at Mudflat. Independent Study: Students who have prior experience working with clay have the opportunity to work on their own projects independently through the Independent Study program. Independent Study allows students to use the classroom space during open lab hours throughout the semester. Participants who are new to the studio should plan to attend an orientation meeting to receive studio details, clay and shelf space. This orientation happens on the first day of the semester at 6:30 pm. Please note that Independent Study does not include any instruction. Additionally, students enrolled in independent study will receive a complementary 25 lb bag of clay. Personal clay tools are not provided but can be purchased at Mudflat. Enrolled students might be interested in this Independent Study Cheat Sheet Affiliated: This program is designed for Mudflat students who were previously enrolled and have a home studio available for their work. It allows you to create pieces at home and then bring them to Mudflat for firing in our kilns by our technical team. Affiliated students are required to buy clay from Mudflat. The price of clay covers the cost of glazes, bisque and glaze firings. One bag of clay is included in the tuition fee. You are welcome to use the glaze rooms at Mudflat during our Open Lab Hours. Your work will be fired alongside other Mudflat student pieces during scheduled firings. Please note that being affiliated does not grant you a student shelf in the Mudflat classrooms, and no instructional support is provided. Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Corran Shrimpton Class Description: This class explores botanical and animal forms through ceramic sculpture. Drawing inspiration from the natural world — whether humans, insects, flowers or imagined hybrid creatures — students will learn to translate organic shapes into expressive clay forms. Students will learn a range of hand building techniques—pinching, coiling, slab construction, and sculpting solid—as well as surface approaches like carving, texture, slips, and underglazes. Approaches will range from observational realism to expressive abstraction and fragmentation. Students who are interested in creating vessels are also welcome and will be encouraged to explore the sculptural possibilities within a functional frame. Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm with Eliane Medina Class Description: Hone your clay skills in this combined wheel throwing and handbuilding class. Learn to think outside the box by altering wheel thrown pieces and combining thrown and handbuilt components. Discover new ways to build using bisque and plaster molds. Students should be comfortable with basic wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques. CLASS INFORMATION: Tuition For adult classes & independent study tuition is $800.00 for 14 weeks unless otherwise noted. Affiliated tuition is $700 Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay (there is a $10 surcharge for porcelain) with glazes and firings, but does not include personal clay tools, please see below. Students may purchase additional clay from Mudflat; students may not bring in any clays or glazes from other studios or suppliers. Tuition also includes use of the studio classrooms during open lab hours. Mudflat does offer financial aid. Please see our EBT Card to Culture Page or our Financial Aid page on the website for more info. Tuition must be paid in full to complete your registration. Clay Tools Personal clay tools are not provided for adult classes, but may be purchased at Mudflat. We have an assortment of individual clay tools available for sale or a basic 8-piece beginning tool set. These can be purchased the first day of class in Mudflat's office. Refund Policy Refund policy for all classes, independent study & affiliated: Tuition for classes is refundable minus the service & processing fees if you cancel two weeks before the semester begins . If you cancel your class after that date, tuition is non-refundable. Credits or transfers will not be issued for missed classes. Community Guidelines Policy Mudflat Pottery School is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment free from discrimination and harassment for all participants, including students, faculty, studio artists, staff, board members, and the public. Mudflat leadership is committed to ensuring that the studio is a space where people of all identities and abilities feel respected and valued. It is expected that everyone at Mudflat will contribute to a culture in which all participants feel personally safe, listened to, valued, and treated with fairness and respect. We expect everyone to embrace these values and to express them in studio interactions and through everyday practice. We kindly ask all students to read our full list of community guidelines and agree to them during the class sign-up process. Your understanding and adherence to these guidelines help us create a positive and respectful environment for everyone. Read the full list of community guidelines here . Makeup class policy for the 14-week long semester classes Instructor-Initiated Cancellations: When an instructor must cancel a class or when Mudflat closes due to inclement weather, a formal makeup class will be scheduled for all enrolled students. Student-Initiated Absences: If a student misses a class for personal reasons, there are no formal makeup classes, class transfers, or refunds provided. Students who must miss a session are encouraged to: Notify their instructor in advance when possible Practice missed skills during designated open lab hours Pottery Pickup Storage Period: Completed pottery for classes and workshops will be held at Mudflat for up to 2 months from the completion date. After this period, unclaimed pieces may be disposed of to make room for new student work. Student Responsibility: Students are responsible for picking up their finished pieces within the 2-month window. Please don't forget to collect your creations! We love seeing the wonderful pieces you've made and want to ensure they make it home with you. Questions: If you have questions about pickup times or need to make special arrangements, please contact the office staff. Mudflat Perks Subscription Renewal When your subscription is due for renewal, you will receive an invoice via email from Mudflat, rather than renew when signing up for your class or workshop. Invoices will be sent out to members who are up for renewal on the general registration date. If you would like to renew your subscription, simply pay the invoice online. If you do not want to renew your subscription, do not pay the invoice. If you are not sure when to expect this invoice, you can see your renewal date in your online profile under "My Subscriptions". Please note: subscriptions do not auto-renew. Invoices that are not paid by the due date will result in a lapsed subscription. Financial Aid & Card to Culture When registering using these two options, you will need to put in a coupon code during checkout to receive the proper discount/payment option. Please see the financial aid or EBT Card to Culture pages for more information.