Board of Directors Taryn Bone . Julie Corwin President Michelle Lakov . Kevin Brown Treasurer Lynn Gervens . Emily Newmann . Lynn Cannici . Bob Herman . Kris Sanders Secretary Alaine Coffey . Lisa Kennedy . Amy Sutherland Vice President 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!

EBT Card to Culture EBT Card to Culture is a collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ Department of Transitional Assistance . This program offers reduced or free admission into more than 300 cultural organizations across the Commonwealth. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT , WIC , and ConnectorCare discounts. At Mudflat, this offer includes automatic qualification for financial aid, tuition may vary. If registering for a 14-week long or 4-week long adult class Check out Mudflat’s class listings and register online. Select the class tuition and continue to checkout. In the box that says "Coupon Code" enter the first 6 digits of your card number. Please note that the EBT Card to Culture discount cannot be used to purchase a Mudflat membership. You will receive a tuition discount of 50% off the class that you are registering for. EBT Card to Culture discounts cannot be used with other discounts. EBT Card to Culture discounts are not applied to Mudflat Subscriptions. Mudflat cannot process EBT transactions; a credit card must be provided for the tuition balance due. Come to Mudflat and enjoy working in clay! If registering for a kids class or introductory workshop Check out Mudflat’s class listings and select the class or workshop you would like to register for and continue to checkout. In the box that says "Coupon Code" enter the first 6 digits of your card number. You will receive a tuition discount of 50% off the class that you are registering for. Mudflat cannot process EBT transactions; a credit card must be provided for the tuition balance due. Come to Mudflat and enjoy working in clay!

Corporate Clay Workshops Mudflat offers workshops for small groups of co-workers for team-building and creativity! Workshops can be scheduled for daytime, Friday evenings or weekends for up to 15 adults, focusing on basic wheelthrowing or handbuilding techniques. How the Workshop Works: A Mudflat teacher will demonstrate how to make a bowl on the pottery wheel (wheelthrowing workshop) or how to use slabs and coils to make functional or sculptural work (handbuilding workshop). Participants will work at their own pottery wheel or table space, with instruction and assistance from the teacher. Each participant will select a glaze color for their bowl/handbuilt item, so their best effort can be glazed and fired. After the workshop, the Mudflat teacher will dry and trim the pieces. Pieces are first bisque fired, then glaze is applied, then they are fired again. The whole process takes 4-5 weeks. We will wrap up and box all of the pieces for your group and notify the contact person when they are ready for pick-up, approximately one month after the workshop. Most pieces are food, dishwasher, and microwave safe. Scheduling a workshop at Mudflat: Start by filling out an inquiry form below. This form will gather information such as: How many participants are in your group? Maximum group size is 15 adults. Do you want a wheelthrowing or handbuilding workshop? What day/date/time works for your group? Daytime, Friday evenings or weekends generally work best for Mudflat. We cannot offer workshops on weekday evenings. Our event organizer will follow up with you after receiving your inquiry form.' We need a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice to schedule a workshop and find a teacher(s) for your group. Please be sure that you have interest from your group and buy-in from your workplace before scheduling a workshop. We need at least 1 week notice if you need to change the number of participants in your group. *Please Note*: Mudflat is unable to schedule corporate group workshops Thanksgiving-early January Workshop Fees: For a 2-hour long wheelthrowing/handbuilding workshop: $75 per person plus an additional $10 per person surcharge towards our Mudflat Community Outreach Fund Download an informational sheet here If you are interested, please fill out an inquiry form below Inquiry Form

Workshops Mudflat's lectures and 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 and socialize over a slide show and reception. Introductory Workshops Want to see what clay is all about? Check out our one-time introductory workshops, including Date Night Clay and Intro to Wheel Workshops View Introductory Workshops Adult Workshops Looking for even more instruction and inspiration? See what workshops we have scheduled. View Adult Workshop Options Private Group Workshops Have a group who wants to learn clay? Find out more information about bringing your group to Mudflat. Find out more about Group Workshops Corporate Clay Workshops Interested in having your group come in for a fun, clay-filled activity? Find out more information about hosting your corporate event at Mudflat. Find out more about Corporate Workshops

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. For those seeking a shorter commitment, Mudflat also offers 4-week pottery classes that are perfect for beginners who want to explore wheel throwing without diving into a full semester. Designed specifically for those brand new to clay, these classes cover the fundamentals of throwing, trimming, and glazing functional pieces over four weekly sessions. Additionally, Mudflat 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 adult 4-week 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

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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. Financial aid applications will be evaluated on clearly demonstrated need and the individual’s commitment to clay. 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. Fall 2026 semester sign up coupon code: JUL2026 Fall Financial Aid applications are due on July 22 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

Studio Rental Available Associate Artist Space Looking for one Associate Ceramic Artist, beginning September 1, 2026. Applications are due July 13, 2026. Apply here There is one associate artist space available in Studio #11. This is a shared studio in a 300 square foot room, with a total of 6 artists. 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 studio. Monthly rent is $265.00. Rent does not include clay, glazes or firings, but clay, glazes and firings may be purchased through Mudflat at additional cost. Associate artists are not required to fire their own work; work can be fired in Mudflat’s student kilns. Artists are eligible to enroll in a training and authorization process for firing Mudflat kilns. Mudflat is a community 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. Teaching opportunities are available. Applications will be reviewed by a committee. Applicants who are already present in the Mudflat community will be given preference for Associate Artist studios. Review criteria will include applicant’s level of professionalism and quality of clay work, ability to work independently, and enthusiasm for participation in a community ceramic studio. To apply, please fill out our online application and include 5 images of your work.

14-Week Long Semester Adult Class Options Fall Registration: As of July 16th, all of the adult classes have filled with the exception of affiliated. If you are a previous Mudflat student and would like to sign up for affiliated, please contact the Mudflat office. Please add your name to the waitlist using the button below Please note waitlists do not carry over from semester to semester. When we have a drop in a class, we will go to the waitlist to fill the spot WAITLIST Upcoming Semester Classes Offered at Mudflat: Fall 2026 Semester dates: September 8 - December 14, 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 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 Noni Armony Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Richelle Soper Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Lisa Knebel Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Leah Guerin Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm with Hannah Schelb Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Bob Herman 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 Kate Kuligowski 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 Hannah Schelb 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. CLASS INFORMATION: Tuition For adult classes & independent study tuition is $850.00 for 14 weeks unless otherwise noted. Affiliated tuition is $750 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: All unclaimed work is kept for two months and will be disposed of on the last Wednesday of the second month. For example, work made in May must be collected by the last Wednesday of July. Please note the following exceptions: June work is given an extra month due to the August break, and must be collected by the last Wednesday of September. December work receives additional time following the holiday closure and studio reopening. 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.

Private Group Workshops for Kids Mudflat offers workshops for children, teens, and parent and child pairs to explore their creativity through clay *Please Note*: Mudflat is unable to schedule private group workshops Thanksgiving-early January 2024. Workshops can be scheduled for daytime, Friday evenings or weekends for up to 15 participants, focusing on basic wheelthrowing or handbuilding techniques. How the Workshop Works: Handbuilding Workshop (ages 5+): Handbuilding offers a lot of possible projects including animal bowls, birdhouses, pumpkins, etc. Handbuilding uses pinching, coiling, and slab techniques to make functional or sculptural work. To ensure a pleasant clay experience, everyone will work on the same project. We are happy to recommend projects based on the interests of your participants. Pieces will be painted with non-toxic ceramic underglaze colors during the workshop. Wheelthrowing Workshop (ages 8+): For wheelthrowing, kids will learn how to throw a bowl on the wheel. For the wheel workshop, every child in the group is required to be at least eight years old as children younger than eight can have difficulty working with clay on the wheel. At the end of the workshop, each participant will select one bowl and a glaze color, so their best effort can be glazed and fired. Scheduling a workshop at Mudflat: Start by filling out an inquiry form below. This inquiry form will gather information such as: How many participants are in your group? Maximum group size is 14 participants. Do you want a wheelthrowing or handbuilding workshop- this may depend on the ages of the kids. What day/date/time works for your group? Until further notice, we are only able to schedule workshops for kids and parent/child groups on Tuesdays, 10 am - 5 pm and Thursdays, 10 am - 3 pm. Our event organizer will follow up with you after receiving your inquiry form. We require a minimum of two weeks’ notice to schedule a workshop and find a teacher(s) for your group. If you need to adjust the number of participants attending, please provide at least one week’s notice. We need at least 1 week notice if you need to change the number of participants in your group. Download an informational sheet here If you are interested, please fill out an inquiry form below Inquiry Form

Our Studio. The Mudflat facility is a 16,000 square foot building located on Broadway in East Somerville. We have 4 classroom areas: The Wheel 1 classroom has twenty-four electric pottery wheels, Wheel 2 has twelve electric wheels, and Handbuilding has eight canvas tables, a slabroller and two extruders. The seminar classroom is available for slide presentations, lectures and workshops. Three gas-fired kilns, five electric kilns, a soda kiln, two glaze rooms and a spray booth room are available for firing and glazing work. Students can select from four different clay bodies and over sixty slips and glazes for both high and low temperature firing methods. There is a kitchen/lounge area with an exterior balcony, and a smaller reading lounge area. Mudflat has 19 separate studio spaces for 38 ceramic artists, in private, semi-private and small group studios.