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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 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! 11 days to the event Tuttle Talk: Heather Hietala Fri, May 16 Mudflat MPR More info RSVP 51 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!

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.

Adult Class Options General registration for our spring/summer semester will take place on Wednesday, March 19th at 10 am. Subscriber early registration will take place on Tuesday, March 18th at 10 am Spring/Summer Semester dates: April 28-August 2, 2025 Sorry, all of the classes for the Spring/Summer 2025 semester have filled Classes Offered at Mudflat: Spring/Summer 2025 Spring/Summer semester dates: April 28-August 2, 2025 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 Surface Decoration Working Independently Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Tilla Rodemann Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Jesse Dougherty Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Eliane Medina Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Corran Shrimpton Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Eliane Medina Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Leah Guerin Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm with Katie Bosley Sabin Saturdays (Section I), 10 am - 1 pm with Lisa Knebel Saturdays (Section II), 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 Cary Atsalis Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with David LaPierre Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm, with Kate Kuligowski Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm with Doug Hansel 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. Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Gabrielle Fougere Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Jennifer DeAngelis 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, 6:30-9:30 pm with Julie Peck Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Eliane Medina 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. 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 Noni Armony Class Description: Explore surface decoration for your wheelthrown or handbuilt work. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover extensive techniques. Topics for wet clay and greenware will include slips and underglazes, sgraffito and inlay, carving and stamping, and resists. Additional techniques for bisqueware will focus on glaze options, including glaze trailing and inlay, resists, and glaze testing. This is a decoration class only; there will be no instruction in wheelthrowing or handbuilding skills, so students should be able to produce this work on their own for surface experimentation. Class tuition : $800 Independent Study tuition: $800 Affiliated tuition: $700 Students will pick one class to enroll in. Your tuition includes open lab hours and 25 lbs. of clay (which includes both glazes and firing costs). There is a $10 surcharge per bag for porcelain clay. Students purchase additional clay from Mudflat throughout the semester. Students may not bring in any clays or glazes from other studios or suppliers. 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. 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.