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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.

4-Week Semester Adult Intro to Wheelthrowing Class Options Registration for 4-week classes for the spring/summer semester will begin on: March 18th at 10 am Overview Our 4-week pottery classes are the perfect introduction to working on the wheel. Perfect for beginners who want to explore pottery without a long-term commitment, this short semester is designed specifically for those brand new to clay and pottery. Over four weekly classes, you'll learn the fundamentals of using the potter's wheel to throw and trim functional pieces, plus finishing techniques including glazing. Students can expect to make between 5-6 pieces each. This course covers all the basics you need to create your first ceramic pieces. Classes meet once per week for four weeks, with no additional lab time included. Please note this class is limited to students who are completely new to clay and first-time students at Mudflat. What You'll Learn Class 1: Introduction to throwing on the wheel Class 2: Throwing practice and skill development Class 3: Trimming your pieces Class 4: Glazing and finishing 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/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. Cost $250, all materials included. Upcoming Class Dates & Times Session 1: May 4, 11, 18, & June 1, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Deb Minns Session 2: May 5, 12, 19, 26, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Kylie Marden Session 3: June 2, 9, 16, 23, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Kylie Marden Session 4: June 6, 13, 20, 27, Saturdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Sanem Gray Session 5: July 6, 13, 20, 27, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Bob Herman Session 6: July 7, 14, 21, 28 ,Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Kylie Marden 4-Week Adult Classes Registration 0 tickets left Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 6 Mon, Mar 02 More info Sold out 0 tickets left Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 3 Tue, Mar 03 More info Sold out 0 tickets left Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 5 Mon, Feb 02 More info Sold out 0 tickets left Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 4 Sat, Jan 10 More info Sold out 0 tickets left Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 1 Tue, Jan 06 More info Sold out If the 4-week class you would like is full, please add your name to the waitlist using the button below: WAITLIST

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

Student Resources What is Clay? Find out more about what clay is comprised of. Go to Tracking your Work Tips to keep track of your work as it goes through the firing process. Go to Working with Clay at Home Great for affiliated students! Go to Soda Firing Learn more about this firing technique. Go to High fire glazing basics info sheet Did you forget everything your teacher taught you on glaze day? No worries now that you found this sheet! Go to Slip vs. Underglaze Learn about the difference between the two. Go to Mudflat Memos Make your own tracking notebook! Go to Transporting Greenware from home Get your work safely to Mudflat from home. Go to Tips for Applying to Shows Learn more about selecting work, photographing and more! Go to How to Read a Test Tile Learn about the test tiles at Mudflat. Go to Instructional Videos Follow our YouTube channel for instructional and informative videos. Go to How to Use Oxide Washes Using Mudflat's oxide washes. Go to Independent study Cheat Sheet New to independent study ( and the studio)? Check out this quick guide of important info! Go to

Private Group Workshops for Adults Groups of 5 or more can book a private workshop at Mudflat! *Please Note*: Mudflat is unable to schedule private group workshops Thanksgiving-early January 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: 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 inquiry form will gather information such as: How many participants are in your group? (Maximum group size is 15 participants.) 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. Download an informational sheet here If you are interested, please fill out an inquiry form below Inquiry Form

Support Mudflat! Your gift helps make it possible For over 50 years, Mudflat has been more than a pottery studio—it's a place where creativity flourishes, community forms, and lives change through the ceramic arts. From the student taking their first class to the internationally recognized artist-in-residence, from the child on a field trip to the veteran finding healing through clay—every person who walks through our doors is part of something special. And it's made possible by donors like you. Learn more about making an impact! Donate! Make a tax-deductible donation today! List of Funds Learn about funds to designate your donations Other ways to support Learn more about other ways to give through planned giving, investment donations and more! Scholarships Directly impact students at Mudflat by donating to our Scholarship Funds Annual Reports Learn more about our organization!

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.

Meet the Studio Artists Noni Armony noniceramics.com Kyriakos Atsalis Susan Bernstein Melissa Bland www.melissabland.com Lynn Cannici Alejandra Cuadra alejandracuadra.com Angela Cunningham cunninghamceramics.com Holly Curcio hollycurcio.com Jennifer DeAngelis Gabrielle Fougere gabriellefougereceramics.com Mariya Gazumyan Howard Gerstein Lynn Gervens Reme Gold Lisa Graf www.lgraf.net Sanem Gray Katherine Hackl Doug Hansel Elise Hauenstein Lisa Knebel Chiyoko Lee June Lee Sang-Jeong Lee-Min Chloe Marr-Fuller Eliane Medina Jessica Mitchell Trix Oakley Jane Proctor Tracy Raymond Elaine Reily Tilla Rodemann tillarodemann.com Melanie Salisbury Corinna Tuckey Zach Shaw Corran Shrimpton Mudflat's 2024-25 Artist in Residence Ki Wan Sim Alice Templeton

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 Winter 2026 Kids Classes Registration for Winder classes has closed. Scroll down to see our Spring class options! Dates: Thursday Classes: Session 1: January 8-February 12, 2026 Session 2: February 26-April 2, 2026 Saturday Class: Session 1: January 10- February 14, 2026 Session 2: February 28-April 4, 2026 Spring 2026 Kids Classes For the Spring Semester, Mudflat will be offering one 6-week session of classes. Dates: Thursday Classes ( Kids Handbuilding, Kids Wheel & Teen Clay): Session 1: April 30- June 4, 2026 Saturday Class (Kids Wheel): Session 1: May 2- June 6, 2026 Tuition : $250 per 6-week session All materials are included. Financial Aid is available for kids classes- learn more about Financial Aid here 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 Spring registration begins March 19th at 10 am If the kids class you would like to join is full, please contact us to be added to the waitlist Sold Out Session 2: Teen Clay Thu, Feb 26 More info Sold out Sold Out Session 2, Kids Wheel: Thursdays Thu, Feb 26 More info Sold out Sold Out Session 2: Kids Handbuilding Thu, Feb 26 More info Sold out Sold Out Session 2, Kids Wheel: Saturdays Sat, Feb 28 More info Sold out

ABOUT MUDFLAT STUDIO Mudflat Studio is a non-profit organization in Somerville, Massachusetts, offering classes, workshops, outreach programming and events focusing on the ceramic arts. We foster an environment where students and artists can be creative, receive a rich and varied educational experience and participate in a large artistic community. Our goal is to share our passion for working with clay, and encourage our students to discover ways to express themselves working with this responsive material, creating functional, sculptural and decorative work. Our strengths are that we focus on a single medium, we offer learning opportunities to all ages, and our students work in close proximity to professional studio artists. Mudflat is committed to maintaining an organizational culture and a set of core values in all interactions with and relationships among its students, faculty, studio artists, board, staff, funders and neighbors. These interactions are welcoming, collaborative, collegial, egalitarian, supportive, and also fun! A nonprofit, 501(C)3 organization, Mudflat is funded by tuition, studio fees and donations from students, artists, and community members, as well as the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and the Somerville Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Mudflat receives financial support from foundations, corporations, and individuals. Mudflat's Mission Mudflat's mission is to promote and expand appreciation of and participation in the ceramic arts. Mudflat provides the metropolitan Boston community with classes, workshops, outreach programming and events for students of all ages, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Mudflat also provides a mix of studio rentals, which attract and support accomplished clay artists in a dynamic artistic community, centered on a single medium and shared creative process. Vision: Building on its success since its founding in 1971, as a well-respected, community ceramics studio and school, Mudflat's success in the future will be assured by: Offering a breadth and depth of high quality programs that improve the technical and creative skills of potters of all ages and abilities and promote excellence in the ceramic arts Providing studio arrangements that encourage interactions and collaborations among ceramic artists Being recognized nationally for serving our local community Attracting national artists, teachers, and donors Being a respected member of the national ceramics community Mudflat Pottery School, Inc. is committed to creating a community that is free of any kind of harassment. Mudflat does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, or veteran status. Values: Mudflat is committed to maintaining an organizational culture and a set of core values in all interactions with and relationships among its students, faculty, studio artists, board, staff, funders and neighbors that is: Welcoming Collaborative Collegial Egalitarian Supportive Fun

Community Guidelines Mudflat Pottery School Inc 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. Expected Behavior: Mudflat expects that all participants will: Be considerate and respectful to all in our community. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, materials, and speech. Have respect for our facility and equipment; treat with care and clean up after yourself. Inappropriate Behaviors: Mudflat does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Discrimination: Treating a person differently from others based on age, race, ethnic identity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background, political affiliation, or religion. Harassment: Creating an environment that is hostile, intimidating, or abusive, through verbal or physical conduct, and that interferes with a person’s ability to participate in studio activities. Reporting & Consequences : If you experience discrimination or harassment, or feel uncomfortable, or notice that someone else is being discriminated against or harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the Mudflat staff immediately. We expect all individuals to uphold the Community Guidelines. If it is determined that a harmful incident has occurred, Mudflat may first seek a solution through conversation and possible accommodations based on the willingness of those involved. Mudflat may be obligated to investigate and take action against an offending individual, up to restricting participation at Mudflat, if their actions fail to respect these guidelines or devalue the teaching and learning experience for the larger community. Read more about Mudflat's mission & values here.