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Mudflat Studio is a non-profit organization in Somerville, Massachusetts, offering pottery classes, workshops, outreach programing, residencies and events focusing on the ceramic arts. Mudflat Studio Mudflat is a clay studio for students and artists of all ages and levels in metro Boston. We offer a dynamic artistic community, featuring classes, workshops, outreach programming and events, plus a mix of studio rentals for 36 professional clay artists. Come explore clay with us! All are welcome! Learn more Apply Now! Artists are invited to submit functional or sculptural work relating to the theme No Apologies . No Apologies is a celebration of womxn and femme artists who reject containment—who shout, clash, rupture, and insist. Entries due August 8, 2025 Juried by Corran Shrimpton See Full Prospectus & Apply Here August Semester Cool off with clay this summer and join us for a class this August! We are offering intro to wheel throwing classes as well as some options for our current/former students. Registration for the August Semester is happening now! See class listings & register here Classes Join us for a 14-week long semester! Next Workshops See our selection of workshops for beginners and more advanced students Next Residencies Mudflat is pleased to offer 2 residency opportunities Next Shop Shop our selection of Mudflat Pottery Next Join us at the Studio for an Upcoming Event! 9 days to the event Tuttle Talk: Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez Wed, Jun 25 Mudflat MPR More info RSVP Join the Club Join our email list to be in the know of all our clay happenings. Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting!

Friends of Mudflat Perks Subscription (Formerly called Membership) Enrolled students who take classes every semester and/or sign up for workshops, might be interested in purchasing a Mudflat Perks Subscription at the time of registration. The Mudflat Perks Subscription provides the following benefits: 10% discount on class tuition and intro workshops Special member discount (up to 50%) on other workshops Early registration for classes and workshops* 10% discount on purchases at Mudflat Open Studio and Sale events in May and December 10% discount on purchases at Mudflat Gallery in Porter Square, Cambridge The Mudflat Perks Subscription provides the discounts listed above but does not include studio access - you must be enrolled in a class to use the Mudflat facility. TO PURCHASE A SUBSCRIPTION: When taking new subscribers, Perks Subscriptions can only be purchased during registration periods. Registration periods begin on the first day of general registration and last for 3 weeks. We do not take Perks Subscription purchases outside of a registration period. A one year Perk Subscription is $200, and your discount can be applied immediately if registering for a class or workshop. You are not required to become a Subscriber to take classes at Mudflat. TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES: In order to register, you must create a mudflat.org online account. You can find the tutorials for creating an account and registering on our registration page . RENEWAL: When your Perks Subscription is due for renewal, you will receive an invoice from Mudflat via email, rather than renew when signing up for your class or workshop. When your renewal date is approaching, invoices will be sent out at the beginning of the registration period (referenced above) and be valid for 3 weeks. If you would like to renew your Mudflat Perk Subscription, pay the invoice by the listed due date. If you do not want to renew, do not pay the invoice. Not paying the issued invoice will result in the cancellation of your Mudflat Perks Subscription. CONDITIONS: Please note there is no early registration for the August semester of classes. Subscriptions are non-transferrable. One subscription per person. The Mudflat Perks Subscription does not include studio access - you must be enrolled in a class to use the Mudflat facility. Become a Lifetime Subscriber! This is a great way to show your support for Mudflat. Lifetime Subscriber is for one adult and includes all of the above benefits. $2000; please contact the Mudflat office for more information. Vaild for one year. Subscriptions do not grant studio access Best Value Mudflat Perks Subscription $200 $ 200 Valid for one year Select 10% discount on class tuition and intro workshops Early registration for classes and workshops Special member discount (up to 50%) on other workshops 10% discount on purchases at Mudflat Open Studio and Sales 10% discount on purchases at Mudflat Gallery in Porter Sq Best Value Lifetime Sustaining Subscriber $2,000 $ 2,000 Valid until canceled Select 10% discount on class tuition and intro workshops Special member discount (up to 50%) on other workshops Early registration for classes and workshops 10% discount on purchases at Mudflat Open Studio events 10% discount on purchases at Mudflat Gallery in Porter Sq Choose your subscription

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

Open Studio & Pottery Sales Mudflat's Open Studio and Sales, held every May and December, showcase the ceramic art work of our studio artists, faculty, and students. These events provide an opportunity for friends, family, and the public to visit Mudflat to view an exceptional variety of functional and sculptural claywork. Many of our artists donate pottery and sculpture for a raffle to benefit Mudflat's Scholarship Fund - you select which pieces you'd like to win! Artists also donate one-of-a-kind pots to be sold to benefit Mudflat's fundraising initiatives; 100% of the purchase price of these pottery pieces goes directly to those special funds. Here’s your opportunity to purchase a beautiful handmade work of art and support Mudflat, all at the same time! A portion of the revenues from this sale, as well as the scholarship raffle and fund donations, benefit Mudflat. Admission to these events are free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible.

What We Offer Want to come to Mudflat to work in clay? Check out the different options for how you can get involved here at Mudflat! Classes Mudflat offers a variety of ongoing classes for adults, kids, and teens. Adult class semesters run three times a year, each semester consisting of 14 weeks. During these semesters, classes meet once a week for 3 hours, and enrolled students have access to open lab hours for additional practice. Mudflat also offers an August semester where students can come to learn the basics of clay during a short summer semester. Kids and teen classes run from September to June annually, with classes meeting once a week for 2 hours during 6-week sessions. Classes offered are: handbuilding for younger kids ages 5-7 and wheel throwing for kids and teens ages 8-17. Ongoing classes are a great way to learn about crafting with clay! Learn more about adult classes Learn more about kids classes Introductory Workshops Looking to try your hand at clay? Our introductory workshops are perfect for beginners! With hands-on instruction, you can choose from our Adult Wheelthrowing Intro or Friday Night Wheel workshops. New workshop dates are released every two months. Join us for a fun introductory workshop! Learn more about introductory workshops Private group/ Corporate Workshops Looking for a fun and creative activity for your group? Schedule a private workshop at Mudflat! Our workshops are perfect for groups of 5-15 people and can be scheduled during the day, on Friday evenings, or on weekends. Choose between basic wheelthrowing or handbuilding techniques and let our experienced instructors guide you through the process. Learn more about private workshops Residencies Mudflat is thrilled to offer two unique residency programs for professional artists seeking to work in our community clay studio. Our year-long residency program has been running since 1996 and provides artists a private studio space at no cost, access to Mudflat's facilities, a monthly materials stipend, a monthly housing stipend, and opportunities to teach and sell their work. Additionally, we offer a short-term residency program each summer for artists of color. Residents can propose their use of the program, such as developing teaching experience, creating a solo show hosted by Mudflat, or dedicating time to creating a body of work. This residency also includes a monthly materials stipend and monthly housing stipend and access to Mudflat's facilities. Consider applying to one of these great residency opportunities! Learn more about the year-long residency Learn more about the Artist of Color residency Studio Rentals Mudflat is home to a community of 38 ceramic artists who work in private or semi-private studios, creating a diverse range of functional and sculptural pieces. In our facility, Mudflat has 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. Associate Artists are serious clay students looking for more access, privacy, and shelf space. Both Resident Artists and Associate Artists have 24-hour studio availability, and use of other studio and classroom equipment. Learn more about studio rentals at Mudflat

Top of Page General Registration Subscriber Registration Other information Registration Troubleshooting Registration Information HOW TO REGISTER For adult classes, we offer three 14-week long semesters each year, as well as a short August semester. Registration dates for these semesters typically happen: mid-March, June (for August), mid-July, and mid-November, annually. We do not have drop-in/studio membership options. We take all registrations through our website. We do not take registrations over the phone or in person.This is a fairly new registration process for us, so we appreciate your patience while we continue to navigate this change and make improvements. Please see below for more information on how to register. Please note: Our adult classes tend to fill very quickly. If you are unable to register for your desired class, join the waitlist by using the link provided on the Adult classes page on the website. If a spot becomes available we will go to the waitlist to fill spots. Tutorials for general registration: Signing up for a class online Select from the following tutorial options to learn more: Step-by step PDF tutorial to register on using your computer Video tutorial to register on your computer Step-by step PDF tutorial to register on your smart phone Tutorials for current Mudflat Perks Subscribers registration: ** PLEASE NOTE** These tutorials will refer to the Mudflat Perks Subscriptions as Memberships . This is a recent name change. Please substitute members & memberships for subscribers & subscriptions . Thanks!*** To register for classes and receive your subscriber discount, you must first create an account on mudflat.org. Use the following tutorials to learn how to create this account (using your gmail or another email address) and how to then register for classes. Creating an account & registering using your Gmail for login Select from the following tutorial options to learn more: Step-by step PDF tutorial create an account using Gmail Video tutorial to create and account and register using Gmail Step-by-step tutorial on registering for class using your gmail login Step-by step PDF tutorial to create an account using gmail on your phone Creating an account & registering using EMAIL (other than gmail) for login Select from the following tutorial options to learn more: Step-by step PDF tutorial create an account using email Video tutorial to register using your email login Step-by-step PDF tutorial on registering for class using your email login Step-by step PDF tutorial to create an account using email on your phone OTHER INFORMATION: Tuition For adult classes tuition is $800.00 for 14 weeks unless otherwise noted. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay (1 bag) 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. A basic set of five tools costs $30.00-$45.00. An assortment of clay tools are available for sale at Mudflat. These can be purchased the first day of class. Refund Policy Refund policy for all classes, independent study & affiliated: Tuition for classes is refundable minus the service & processing fees if you cancel one week 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. Refund policy for kid/teen classes: Tuition for classes is refundable minus the service & processing fees if you cancel one week before the session begins. If you cancel your class after that date, tuition is non-refundable. Refund policy for workshops: Tuition for workshops is refundable (minus the service fee & processing fees if you cancel one week before the workshop date. If you cancel your workshop after that date, tuition may be non-refundable. Credits, refunds or transfers will not be issued for missed dates. 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 guideline here . 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". 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. Registration Service Fee When registering for a class online, you may notice the "service fee" line item. This service fee partially covers the cost of operating this electronic booking system & taking registrations online. Troubleshooting & FAQ Have something funny happen during registration or doing some homework to prepare for registration? See below! I timed out while registering? Now what? During checkout, your spot will be saved for 10 minutes while you complete your registration. If you do not complete all your registration information and payment information, you will time out of registration. If this happens you will get a notice and have to start again. I didn't receive my subscription discount when registering but I am a current subscriber. If you are not properly logged into the Mudflat.org site before you register for the class/workshop, your discount will not be applied. Make sure that you create your account using the email that you previously used to sign up for your past Mudflat subscription/classes. I didn't get a confirmation email after I registered Confirmation emails sent after registration are automated and come from our website via Kate. If you did not receive this email, please check your junk or spam folder. I'm a subscriber and I tried to register on the early registration day but got a message that I don't have access to the page. If you are a current subscriber and you receive a message that you do not have access to the page to register, check the following: It is the correct day and time of early registration You are signed into your account on Mudflat.org You are using the same email that Mudflat has on file to create your Mudflat.org account If you have checked the following and it is all correct, contact kate@mudflat.org I am away during registration, can a friend sign me up? Yes, of course! Just be sure that they enter your information when checking out/filling out the form so that we know who is attending the class. It's registration time, but I do not see any of the classes. What should I do? You may have to refresh your page when registration opens in order to see the classes. If you have refreshed and still do not see the classes, try holding down the shift key and pressing refresh. This is a great way to try to resolve an issue when the website isn't loading properly.

Board of Directors Kevin Brown Treasurer Julie Corwin Vice President Alejandra Cuadra Lynn Gervens Reme Gold Bob Herman Lisa Kennedy Emily Newmann Michael Scanlon President Amy Sutherland Secretary Tilla Rodemann Invest in Mudflat! Become a member of our Board of Directors Mudflat is seeking to deepen its role in the Greater Boston region as a welcoming, community-centered space for clay education, and we invite applicants from both inside and outside the ceramics world to apply! Inquire about joining!

Artist of Color Summer Residency We are excited to invite applicants, at any career stage, to apply for a short term ceramic residency program at Mudflat Pottery School in Somerville, MA. This residency program will be offered during a flexible period within the summer months, with the timeframe to be determined by the resident based on their schedule and residency goals. Applicants will propose how they intend to use this residency program; options include, but are not limited to: Developing teaching experience in a workshop format Developing a solo show hosted Mudflat Dedicating time to creating a body of work Mudflat will provide support to candidates to structure the residency to further their artistic career and facilitating mentorship relationships within the area(s) of interest. It is our hope that the successful applicant will be in dialogue with the artistic community at Mudflat during this residency program. The application period for the 2025 residency has passed. Please consider applying in the future! About the Artists of Color Residency Residency Dates Residencies can be one, two or three months long during the months of June, July & August, to be determined by the applicant based on residency goals & schedule Residency Includes A studio space at Mudflat Pottery School $2,500 per month stipend towards housing, materials, & expenses Opportunities to teach in our educational programs or workshops Opportunities for retail sales of work Firing and technical support will be provided by the Mudflat staff Eligibility Self-identifying ceramic artists of color at any stage in their ceramic career. Must be 21+ Experience with clay is required. Applicants should have the ability to work independently with clay. An undergraduate degree in clay or the equivalent is required. Please note: residents are required to give a short slide presentation at the start of their residency time. Application Requirements Application form Resume Up to 10 images ( Please note, clay should be the primary media depicted in application images) Image description sheet Applications are due on: February 15, 2025 Applicants will be notified: late-March, 2025 Applications will be reviewed by a committee of Mudflat studio artists, board members, staff and/or faculty. Meet our 2025 Resident, Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez Peña-Alvarez_Elizabeth_08 Peña-Alvarez_Elizabeth_01 Peña-Alvarez_Elizabeth_04 Peña-Alvarez_Elizabeth_08 1/4 Based in Cranston, Rhode Island, Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez is a sculptor working primarily in clay. Born in Miami, Florida, of Ecuadorian heritage, the city's lush, diverse vegetation left a lasting impression that continues to inform her studio practice. Her work explores Post-Traumatic Growth through the interplay of opposing forces—light and darkness, life and loss, growth and destruction—rooted in the belief that profound challenges can lead to transformation. Peña-Alvarez holds MFAs in Ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design and in Artisanry from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her work is exhibited nationally, and she has held residencies at the Archie Bray Foundation, Penland School of Craft, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, and the Hambidge Center. Past Mudflat Artist of Color Residents Robyn Gibson 2024 Seola Lee 2023 Marcus Rothering 2023

Kids Class Options Kids Handbuilding For ages 5-8, kids learn the basics of handbuilding with clay to create a new projects each class with Mudflat instructor Eliane Medina. Thursdays, 4-6 pm Fall 2025 Kids Classes Registration for the Fall semester kids classes will begin on July 17 at 10 am (on this page) . Class listings for the fall, coming soon Tuition: $225 per 6-week session, all materials are included Kids & Teen classes do not include open lab hours. *Please note: Mudflat does not offer summer kids or teen classes Register for a Kids Class Fall registration begins July 17 at 10 am If the kids class you would like to join is full, please contact us to be added to the waitlist No events at the moment

Upcoming Events at Mudflat Tuttle Talk: Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez Wed, Jun 25 Mudflat MPR More info RSVP Past Juried Exhibition- March/April 2025 The Mudflat Cup Show- 2025 Past Juried Exhibition- October 2024 Storytellers

August 2025 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. 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 3 at 10 am (on this page) If the class you would like is full, you can add your name to the waitlist here Intro to Wheelthrowing for NEW to Mudflat Clay Beginners! August 4-28, 2025 Have you always wanted to learn how to throw on the pottery wheel? This 4 week class is the perfect start to your clay journey! Classes below meet once per week for 3 hours per class. Classes will cover throwing, trimming and glazing. All materials are provided. Morning Class Options: Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Bob Herman Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Deb Minns Evening Class Options: Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm wit Sanem Gray Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Jesse Dougherty Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Eliane Medina Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Lisa Knebel Tuition: $250 August Intro to Wheel, Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm More info Register Sold Out August Intro to Wheel, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm More info Sold out Sold Out August Intro to Wheel, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm More info Sold out August Intro to Wheel, Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm More info Register Sold Out August Intro to Wheel, Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm More info Sold out August Intro to Wheel, Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm More info Register 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 4-30, 2025 Students work independently during August lab hours at Mudflat. **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: CLOSED Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm Sundays: CLOSED Tuition: $300, Subscriber tuition: $270 Affiliated, August 4-30, 2025 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 4- September 1, 2025 Students work independently at Mudflat & have 24/7 access to the studio. Tuition: $500, Subscriber tuition: $450 August Access 2025 More info Register August Independent Study More info Register August Affiliated More info Register

Financial Aid Mudflat is pleased to be able to offer financial aid to adults and children who wish to participate in our classes and workshops. We have established 4 funds that support this opportunity. The John McCooey Fund and the Ellen Schorr Fund both provide financial aid for adults enrolling in classes and workshops. The Judith Fuchel–Mahler Fund provides financial aid for adult students enrolling in handbuilding or sculpture classes specifically. The Elee Koplow Fund provides financial aid to children, as well as a parent (or other adult) and a child, taking classes and workshops at Mudflat. These Funds are supported in part by many generous individuals who have made financial contributions in memory of John McCooey, a longtime Mudflat student; Ellen Schorr, a Mudflat founder; Judith Fuchel-Mahler, artist; and Elee Koplow, a Mudflat studio artist and faculty member. The Funds are also supported by the sale of raffle tickets at our two Open Studio events each year. Mudflat artists, faculty members and students donate pottery for our popular raffles. Financial aid awards are given for partial (up to 50%) tuition of a class or workshop. Because Mudflat has a limited amount of money available for financial aid, we can only make a small number of awards each semester and students are eligible to receive one award each calendar year. Financial aid for children may be limited to one child per family per semester. Financial aid applications will be evaluated on clearly demonstrated need, the individual’s commitment to clay, and award history. If you are in need of financial assistance so that you may attend one of our classes or workshops, please fill out the application form . For more information, please contact the Director . IMPORTANT! Be sure to register for a class as soon as registration opens if you will be applying for financial aid so that if we can make an award to you, you will already be enrolled. Payment is not due when registering & applying for financial aid. When signing up for class, use the coupon code in order to not pay for your enrollment up front. August semester sign up coupon code: FINAIDAUG If we cannot award financial aid to you, you can drop from the class with no penalty before our class drop deadline. If we can award financial aid to you, we will invoice you for your remaining tuition balance. Apply now for financial aid