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4-Week Semester Adult Intro to Wheelthrowing Class Options Registration for 4-week classes for the Fall semester will begin on: July 15 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. While it is not ideal, if you have to miss a class please see below for what you can expect: Missed Throwing Class (Classes 1&2) These classes are missed, there are no make-ups or refunds for these missed dates. Missed Trimming Class (Class 3) If you miss the trimming class, your instructor will trim your pieces on your behalf. Missed Glazing Class (Class 4) If you miss the glazing class, you have two options: Make-up glazing session — You may come in and glaze your pieces during another class's glazing day- dates will be provided by the Mudflat office. Please note: if the scheduled make-up date is missed, we will be unable to complete or hold your pieces. Instructor glazing — Your instructor will glaze your pieces for you. You will receive photos of the available glazes the instructor will be choosing from so you know what to expect. 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: September 8, 15, 22, 29, Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 with Kylie Marden Session 2: September 9, 16, 23, 30, Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 with TBD Session 3: October 3, 10, 17, 24, Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Sanem Gray Session 4: October 6, 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Kylie Marden Session 5: November 2, 9, 16, 23, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Deb Minns Session 6: November 3,10, 17, 24, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Kylie Marden 4-Week Adult Classes Registration Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 4 Sat, Jun 06 More info Sold out Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 5 Mon, Jul 06 More info Sold out Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 6 Tue, Jul 07 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

Meet our Faculty Aimee Archambault Aimee Achambault (she/her/hers) received her MS in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and her BA in Visual Art and Education from Gordon College. Her sculptural work uses mixed media to explore growth, attachment and how objects carry personal and collective value. Aimee's work has been exhibited throughout the greater Boston area. She has taught art, ceramics and education in classes in community programs, public school art programs and college classes for 20 years. Noni Armony Noni Armony Erel (she/her/hers) has studied clay at Mudflat Studio and she took classes with ceramic artists in Tel Aviv, Israel. Her teaching experience includes teaching handbuilding classes to children and adults at the Jewish Community Day School in Watertown and wheelthrowing classes for adults. Noni is a Mudflat studio artist; she sells her work at Mudflat Gallery. Kyriakos Atsalis Kyriakos (Cary) Atsalis (he/him/his) received his BFA from Bates College. He sells his functional clay work at craft shows and at Mudflat Gallery. His work includes commissioned mugs for Taza Chocolate in Somerville. Cary worked as the ceramics studio manager and a teacher at Castle Hill, Truro Center for the Arts, Truro MA. Cary is a Mudflat Technical Director. Katie Bosley Sabin Katie Bosley Sabin (she/her/hers) is originally from Clearwater, Florida. She earned her MFA in Ceramics from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 2021 and her BFA in Ceramics from the University of Florida in 2014. Katie has been a resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana and Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and interned at Women's Studio Workshop in Rosendale, New York. She has written articles for the Journal of the National Council for Education on Ceramics Arts and Pottery Making Illustrated and has taught ceramics at community studios across the country for nearly ten years. Jennifer DeAngelis Jennifer DeAngelis (she/her/hers) received her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art in 2004. She crafts playful handbuilt and wheelthrown functional ware along with sculptural pieces that incorporate texture and patterns. Her work was included in the 2014 “State of Clay” exhibition. Jen is a Mudflat Technical Director. Jesse Dougherty Jessica (Jesse) Dougherty (she/her/hers) received her BFA in Studio Arts with a ceramics concentration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2021. She has completed ceramic internships at both Worcester Center for Crafts and at Mudflat. Today, Jesse teaches ceramics in the Boston area in addition to her technical work at Mudflat. Jesse's work is not defined by one process of making. Her goal is to create a sense of comfort and/or joy for both herself and others, often using animals as imagery. Gabrielle Fougere Gabrielle Fougere (she/her/hers) received her BFA in Ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art. Her claywork is handbuilt decorative boxes and one of a kind planters. She sells her work at Mudflat Gallery. Her work is included in two Lark Books: "Making and Installing Handmade Tiles" and “500 Tiles”. Gabrielle is a Mudflat Administrative Assistant. Lynn Gervens Lynn Gervens (she/her/hers) received her BFA from the University of Illinois. She has been teaching ceramics since 1977 at Mudflat, other local art centers, public school programs and preschools. Lynn is the Executive Director at Mudflat, and has also served on the boards of Studio Potter, East Somerville Main Streets, and Artisan's Asylum. Her work was included in the 2014 exhibitions “State of Clay”, "Ceramics EnMASSe", and 2015 "State of Clay: Pushing Boundaries". Leah Guerin Leah Guerin (she/her/hers) has a studio in Sutton MA, producing tiles and functional pottery. She has been a high school art teacher, receiving her Master of Art Education degree from UMass Dartmouth, as well as BFAs in ceramics and art education. Doug Hansel Doug Hansel (he/him/his) has studied ceramics at the State University of New York College at Buffalo, Worcester Center for Crafts, and Mudflat Pottery School. He has been a technical assistant for Mudflat since 1998. He enjoys making simple, wheel thrown and altered forms with porcelain. Doug sells his work locally at Artisan's Way Gallery in Concord, Five Crows Gallery in Natick, and Mudflat Gallery in Cambridge, MA. His work was included in the 2014 "State of Clay" ceramic exhibition. Felissa King Felissa King (she/her/hers) received a BFA in sculpture from Taylor University. Post college, she expanded her ceramic practice at community studios through membership prior to co-founding Yellow Door Ceramics Studio, a community studio in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2021. Alongside teaching and studio ownership, Felissa is a working artist whose work explores the beauty and patterns of a vibrant garden through detailed painted and slip-trailed underglaze decoration on functional stoneware pieces. Lisa Knebel Lisa Knebel (she/her/hers) received her BA from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA and has also studied at Massachusetts College of Art and the Museum School. Lisa is a Mudflat studio artist; she sells her work locally at The Cleverhand Gallery in Wellesley, Hog on Ice Gallery in Newburyport and Mudflat Gallery in Cambridge. Kate Kuligowski Kate Kuligowski (she/her/hers) has a BFA in ceramics from the State University of New York at Potsdam. Kate completed the technical education program at Mudflat and is currently a member of Mudflat's office staff. Kate's work consists of highly decorated, functional, porcelain pieces that depict animals and flowers. Kate has taught classes, workshops and afterschool programs for children and adults. David LaPierre David LaPierre (he/him/his) has been working in clay for more than 25 years. He received his BFA from the University of Connecticut. His claywork is wheelthrown, using porcelain and stoneware. David works in series of multiples of the same form while manipulating the surfaces. Kylie Marden Kylie (she/her/hers) received her BFA in Ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She works as a ceramics instructor and ceramics technician in the greater Boston area. Kylie is passionate about fostering community through making, and has led multiple empty bowls events in Boston. Her work has been shown throughout New England, including the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, The Cambridge Art Association, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Kylie works as both an illustrator and potter, creating narrative and decorative surfaces on ceramic forms. Eliane Medina Eliane (she/her/hers) received her BFA in studio art from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA in 2016. From 2017-2019, she was an assistant to Deborah Schwartzkopf at Rat City Studios in Seattle, WA and taught ceramics in the Seattle area. In 2019, Eliane moved to southern Sweden, where her mother is originally from. There, she opened a community studio offering various pottery classes and events from 2020-2022. She is now living in the Boston area and teaching ceramics at Mudflat. Eliane's work consists of wheelthrown and handbuilt functional pieces, often depicting the human form and playfully highlighting everyday objects and events. Steve Murphy Steve Murphy (he/him/his) received his BFA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He apprenticed to Keiichroh Sato, potter in Nagano-ken, Japan and was a student of Japanese Tea Ceremony with Allan Sosei Palmer. He has taught ceramics at the DeCordova Museum School, The Boston Center for Adult Education and the Fuller Museum of Crafts. His work was included in the 2014 “State of Clay” exhibition and the NHIA Ceramics Biennial Exhibition 2014. Julie Peck Julie Peck (she/her/hers) received her MFA from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. She served as an apprentice at Moravian Pottery and Tileworks, Doylestown, PA and was an Artist-in-residence at ARCO, Lisbon, Portugal. She shows her lowfire tiles and functional ware locally and nationally. Her work is included in two Lark books, “500 Tiles” and “500 Vases”. Tracy Raymond Tracy Raymond (she/her/hers) has studied clay at the Harvard Ceramics Studio, Rhode Island School of Design and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Her teaching experience includes wheelthrowing classes for adults, and field trips for youth groups. Corran Shrimpton Corran Shrimpton (she/her/hers) is from Syracuse, NY and received her MFA from Georgia State University and her BFA from Alfred University. She has worked at a number of ceramic studios including The Saratoga Clay Arts Center in upstate NY, the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, FL and the Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago, IL. Her work explores the restriction and contortion of women’s bodies required by our beauty-obsessed culture and prompts us to consider our expectations of femininity, their origins, and their effects. Corran is Mudflat's 2024-25 AIR.

Adult Workshops Mudflat's 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. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us REGISTER BELOW Please note that classes are not available until 10 AM on July 15th. You may need to refresh your page at 10 AM. Register Fall 2026 Adult Workshop Descriptions Soda Firing Learn about soda firing, an alternative to Mudflat’s regular high fire reduction and oxidation kiln firings. This workshop includes an orientation meeting that will discuss clay bodies, best forms to make, application of flashing slips, texture considerations, glaze choice and glazing tips, plus what happens in a soda kiln during the firing. Mudflat’s tech staff will wad, load, fire and unload the kiln. Limited to 10 people for each section. Students are eligible to enroll in one Soda workshop per semester but can add themselves to the waitlist for the other workshop should more space become available. Skill level: Not recommended for beginning students. Fall #1 Workshop: Orientation: Monday, September 14, 6-7 pm Firing: Thursday, October 22 Fall #2 Workshop: Orientation: Monday, October 26, 6-7 pm Firing: Thursday, December 10 Tuition: $280, Subscribers $230, Includes one 25-lb clay Instagram for Potters: Growing Your Audience and Sharing Your Work with Taryn Bone Instagram has become an important tool for potters to share their work, connect with other makers, and build an audience for their ceramics. This workshop introduces practical strategies for using Instagram more intentionally, from understanding the algorithm to creating engaging posts and reels. Whether you are just starting out or looking to grow an existing account, participants will learn best practices for content creation, posting strategy, and audience engagement. The instructor will also provide individual Instagram audits and feedback during the session. Participants should arrive with a fully charged phone and be prepared to access their Instagram account during the workshop. Saturday September 19, 2-5 pm $30, subscribers $20 Mosaics with Gabrielle Fougere In this two-part workshop we will be working with commercial underglaze transfers, incorporating them while still looking for our personal touch, cutting and layering to express our creativity. We will also be learning to make our own transfers as well! Bring your leatherhard pots (any clay type works) – cylinders, bowls, plates or tiles - for transfer application. Mudflat will provide the underglaze transfers, but feel free to bring some if you have them. Part 1: Saturday May 30, 2-4 pm Part 2: Saturday June 6, 2-4 pm $200, subscribers $150 From Mat to Clay: Embodied Creativity Through Yoga and Ceramics with Anne Liu and sage phoenix This all-levels, two-hour workshop will invite participants to explore the connection between body, mind, and creative expression. Through a combination of yoga, breathwork, and somatic practices, we'll move together to release physical tension, regulate the nervous system, and cultivate a state of embodied presence before transitioning into exploratory clay work. Participants will use slabs, colored slips, and an assortment of tools to create a small expressive piece, with an emphasis not on technical skill but on translating the sensations, emotions, and insights from the movement practice directly into clay. Sunday Sept 20, 1-3 pm $50, subscribers $40 Bios: Anne Liu (she/her/hers) is an artist, recovering lawyer, 2026 Mudflat TED and a certified 200 hour yoga teacher. She is passionate about fostering a supportive community through art and movement, though she would be the first to tell you that she doesn’t consider herself a master of either. Instead, she moves through all areas of life as a student first, and tries to bring a spirit of curiosity and humility to everything she creates and teaches. sage phoenix (they/them) is an artist, expressive arts therapist, licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and 2026 Mudflat TED. Their work centers creative self-expression, healing, and embodiment. Through the arts and relational presence, sage creates welcoming spaces where people can connect more deeply with themselves and one another. They believe creativity exists within all of us, and that engaging with it can open pathways to insight and transformation. Glazing 101+ with Noni Armony In this high-fire glazing class we will review the basics of glazing but then get in-depth about a variety of glazing techniques to enhance your work. We will explore glaze-on-glaze techniques like wax and tape resist, as well as painting with glazes on glazes. Come to this class with your bisque-fired stoneware and porcelain pots, a variety of brushes of different shapes and sizes, and your questions about glazing! Sunday November 8, 10 am-1 pm $50, subscribers $40 No events at the moment

Late Night Clay Join us for this fun benefit event where currently enrolled students can come and work late into the night on Friday, June 5th, 8 pm - 12 am! In addition to extra work time, you can enjoy fun games, raffle prizes, tunes and snacks! All proceeds from this event benefit the Mudflat Financial aid fund. To see how your dollars can impact our community, learn more about the financial aid funds here Pre-registration: $30 | At the door: $40 Register below! Late Night Clay Fri, Jun 05 More info Sold out

Scholarships Help Make Ceramic Arts Accessible to all At Mudflat, we believe financial barriers shouldn't stand between anyone and their creative potential. Since 1998, our scholarship funds have awarded $95,767 to 517 students—children, teens, and adults—ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, create, and grow through the ceramic arts. * If you are looking to apply for a scholarship, please visit our site here * Impact of Scholarships $179,115 Awarded since 1998 4 Different Scholarship Funds 814 Students Supported $15,760 Awarded in 2024 Help us award more Scholarships! Scholarships are funded by individual donations and Open Studio Pottery Raffle revenues. Every individual donation to our scholarship funds directly changes someone's life. Whether you give $25 or $2,500, you're helping someone discover their creativity, build new skills, and find community at Mudflat. Donate Scholarship Funds John McCooey Scholarship Fund Established 1998 Supporting adult students who need financial assistance for any adult class. This fund honors John McCooey, a devoted Mudflat student whose passion for ceramics inspired this legacy of making art accessible to all. Who it serves: Adults needing financial assistance Elee Koplow Scholarship Fund Established 2004 Helping children, teens, and families discover the joy of working with clay together. Created in memory of beloved Mudflat artist and teacher Elee Koplow, this fund ensures young people can explore their creativity regardless of family finances. Who it serves: Children, teens, and parent & child classes Ellen Schorr Scholarship Fund Established 2015 Honoring Mudflat's founder by supporting serious students pursuing deeper education in ceramic arts. Ellen Schorr's vision created Mudflat, and this fund continues her commitment to nurturing dedicated artists. Who it serves : Adult students seriously pursuing ceramic arts education Judith Fuchel-Mahler Scholarship Fund Established 2016 Empowering students exploring the sculptural side of ceramics. This fund celebrates Judith Fuchel-Mahler's artistic legacy by supporting those who want to develop their handbuilding and sculpture skills. Who it serves: Adult students studying handbuilding and sculpture

Frequently Asked Questions: What are the dates for the class semesters? Mudflat has three 14-week long semesters each year, along with a short August semester. See the current semester dates here. How much do classes cost? For adult classes, tuition is $850.00 for 14 weeks unless otherwise noted. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay (1 bag) with glazes and firings. Students 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 - specific days and times are listed here. For children's classes & 4-week long classes, tuition is $280.00 and includes all materials. Does Mudflat sell clay and pottery tools? Yes, but only to our enrolled students. We are not a pottery supply store, but we do have clay and tools for sale for our students. 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 – class teachers can recommend tools for your class. A big assortment of clay tools are available for sale at Mudflat. Does Mudflat offer drop-in times to work in clay? No, we do not offer this option. But we do offer one-time introductory workshops for adults (see Date Night workshops and Adult Intro workshops). How do I register for a class or workshop? Register for a class or workshop using our online registration form on our website. Read more about the registration process here . If you wish to visit our facility, please call the Mudflat office at 617-628-0589. How can I purchase pottery made by Mudflat artists? Mudflat hosts two Open Studio/Sale events each year – the first weekend of May, in conjunction with Somerville Open Studios, and early December for 10 days. Typically 96 Mudflat artists participate, displaying a wide range of functional and sculptural clay work. What are the Open Lab Hours at Mudflat? Adult students in classes and independent study are encouraged to come to Mudflat for additional studio practice time during lab hours. Find the current open lab hour times here ! Open Lab Hours are included in class tuition and enrolled adult students can come to as many as they can fit into their schedule. No need to sign up in advance! What is Mudflat’s refund policy? Refund policy for all Classes, Independent Study & Affiliated: Tuition for classes is refundable minus both the service fee paid by the registrant and the processing fee paid by Mudflat 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. Refund policy for Kid/Teen classes: Tuition for classes is refundable minus both the service fee paid by the registrant and the processing fee paid by Mudflat if you cancel two weeks 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 both the service fee paid by the registrant and the processing fee paid by Mudflat if you cancel two weeks 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. Can I fire pottery in your kilns? No, we do not fire any outside work or rent kiln space – you must be enrolled in a Mudflat class or be a Mudflat studio artist to have work fired here. We only fire clay that has been purchased from Mudflat. Does Mudflat repair broken ceramic pieces? No, we are not able to offer this service. We recommend that you get an epoxy from your local hardware store that is specifically for repairing ceramics – follow the directions for application on the tube and work slowly. You may want to try fitting all the pieces together first without the glue. Once repaired, your piece is now decorative – we do not recommend that you use a repaired piece for functional use any more. I am a current Mudflat student. Can I bring a guest to the studio to do clay work? Yes, Mudflat has a GUEST POLICY! Current students are welcome to bring a guest (adult or child) to Mudflat during non-class/Open Lab hour time to share working in clay. Times available are: Monday, Wednesday: 1-6:30 pm Friday: 1-8 pm Saturday: 1-6 pm Sunday, 10 am -6 pm Confirm a day and time with the Mudflat office prior to visit. Guest fee is $25 per person, per visit. Fee does not include materials. Your guest should use your clay and tools, and you are responsible for your guest and any work they produce. Please be respectful of other students working in the classrooms. What is parking like at Mudflat? Being an urban clay studio, you can expect city parking when coming to Mudflat. There are metered spots up and down Broadway. Meters cost 25 cents for 12 minutes. Meters can be paid with quarters, or you can use the ParkMobile app if you have a smartphone. Be sure to look out for the street signs when parking as there is a lot of resident only parking. Learn more about parking in Somerville by visiting the Somerville Traffic and Parking website . Mudflat is also close to the Sullivan Square T-stop and on a few bus routes if you prefer to take public transportation. Does Mudflat offer raku, pit or wood firings? While we would love to offer many alternative firing methods, we are somewhat limited in our firing options as we are located in an urban setting without access to open outdoor spaces for these types of firings. The good news is that there are opportunities to explore different firing methods at other venues in Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Vermont! Still have some questions? Feel free to contact us using the button below! Email us

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. Don't miss it! RSVP for the next sale! No events at the moment

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

Top of Page General Registration Subscriber Registration Other information Registration Troubleshooting Registration Information HOW TO REGISTER Adult Class Schedule & Registration Class Sessions: We offer adult pottery classes in multiple formats throughout the year: Three 14-week semesters One short August semester 4-week introductory sessions for beginners new to clay Registration Periods: Registration typically opens: Mid-March (for spring/summer sessions) June (for August semester) Mid-July (for fall semester) Mid-November (for winter/spring sessions) Registration Process: All class registration must be completed online through our website. We do not accept phone or in-person registrations. Waitlist Information: Our adult classes tend to fill very quickly. If you are unable to register for your desired class, please join the waitlist using the link provided on the Adult Classes page of our website during the registration periods. When spots become available, we contact waitlisted students in order to fill openings. Please Note: We do not offer drop-in classes or studio membership options. For detailed registration instructions, see the information below. 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 both the service fee paid by the registrant and the processing fee paid by Mudflat 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. Refund policy for Kid/Teen classes: Tuition for classes is refundable minus both the service fee paid by the registrant and the processing fee paid by Mudflat if you cancel two weeks 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 both the service fee paid by the registrant and the processing fee paid by Mudflat if you cancel two weeks 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 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. 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 5 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.

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

Choose Where Your Impact Goes Donate here! * You will be able to designate your donation to the fund of your choice on the next page* Your generosity fuels everything we do at Mudflat. When you make a gift, you can choose exactly where it goes—from funding artist residencies and student scholarships to keeping our kilns firing and our doors open to the community. Browse our funds below to find the program closest to your heart, or support our General Fund to give us flexibility to respond to our greatest needs. Read about our different funds below: Mudflat General Fund Support Mudflat's day-to-day operations and future growth. Your gift helps us expand programming, bring in visiting artists, offer more classes, and maintain our studios as a thriving hub for ceramic artists of all ages and abilities. General Fund donations give us the flexibility to respond to our greatest needs and opportunities. Mudflat Artist of Color Summer Ceramics Residency Program Fund Thank to your gift, artists of color spend 1-3 months creating, teaching, or exhibiting at Mudflat. Residents receive private studio space, a $2,500 monthly stipend, and mentorship from our artistic community. Our goal is to raise $37,500 to fund five years of summer residencies. Mudflat Artist Residency (AIR) Fund Since 1996, Mudflat has hosted 29 national and international ceramic artists for year-long residencies. Your gift provides stipends for materials and housing, private studio space, and support for a solo exhibition. Help us celebrate and support exceptional ceramic artists from around the world. Mudflat Building & Equipment Fund Keep our wheels spinning and our kilns firing. This fund maintains our facility and ensures we can invest in new equipment and sustainable technologies. Your gift protects Mudflat's future as a thriving cultural organization for years to come. Mudflat Scholarship Funds Since 1998, we've awarded nearly $160,000 in financial aid to over 700 students through four scholarship funds. Your donation helps children, teens, and adults attend Mudflat regardless of financial circumstances. Every gift opens the door for someone to discover their creativity in clay. Mudflat Community Outreach Program Fund Your donation provides valuable artistic experiences for schools and organizations with limited resources, including partners like the Mystic Learning Center, the Welcome Project, and HomeBase for veterans and their families.

Somerville High School Outstanding Ceramics Award Beginning in May 2015, Mudflat has made an annual award to a graduating senior from Somerville High School, who has participated in the high school's ceramics program. Students are recommended by the high school art department, based on their achievements and their commitment to learning ceramics. This $500 cash scholarship recognizes each student's accomplishments and our hope that they can continue to express themselves through their artwork. Award recipients: 2023 Leo Chiu 2022 Berkti Gebrehiwet 2022 Berkti Gebrehiwet 2020 Bianca Oppedisan 2020 Bianca Oppedisan 2019 Nabila Anandira Donate Support the Highschool Outstanding Ceramics Award by Donating to the Mudflat Community Outreach Fund