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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. Tilla Rodemann Tilla Rodemann (she/her/hers) started to work with clay in 2005. She is a Mudflat studio artist since 2014. Her work is wheel thrown, functional, elaborately decorated and has been included in a number of local and national exhibitions. 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.

Financial Aid Mudflat is pleased to be able to offer financial aid to adults and children who wish to participate in our classes and workshops. We have established 4 funds that support this opportunity. The John McCooey Fund and the Ellen Schorr Fund both provide financial aid for adults enrolling in classes and workshops. The Judith Fuchel–Mahler Fund provides financial aid for adult students enrolling in handbuilding or sculpture classes specifically. The Elee Koplow Fund provides financial aid to children, as well as a parent (or other adult) and a child, taking classes and workshops at Mudflat. These Funds are supported in part by many generous individuals who have made financial contributions in memory of John McCooey, a longtime Mudflat student; Ellen Schorr, a Mudflat founder; Judith Fuchel-Mahler, artist; and Elee Koplow, a Mudflat studio artist and faculty member. The Funds are also supported by the sale of raffle tickets at our two Open Studio events each year. Mudflat artists, faculty members and students donate pottery for our popular raffles. Financial aid awards are given for partial (up to 50%) tuition of a class or workshop. Because Mudflat has a limited amount of money available for financial aid, we can only make a small number of awards each semester and students are eligible to receive one award each calendar year. (i.e. one year should have passed since the last time financial aid was awarded). Financial aid for children may be limited to one child per family per semester. Financial aid applications will be evaluated on clearly demonstrated need, the individual’s commitment to clay, and award history. If you are in need of financial assistance so that you may attend one of our classes or workshops, please fill out the application form . For more information, please contact the Director . IMPORTANT! Be sure to register for a class as soon as registration opens if you will be applying for financial aid so that if we can make an award to you, you will already be enrolled. Payment is not due when registering & applying for financial aid. When signing up for class, use the coupon code in order to not pay for your enrollment up front. Spring/Summer semester sign up coupon code: SPRSUMFINAID26 Spring/Summer semester financial aid applications are due March 25, 2026 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

Give Today, Support Tomorrow's Artists Your generosity keeps our kilns firing, our students learning, and our community thriving Donate here! * You will be able to designate your donation to the fund of your choice on the next page* Giving Options: Make a One-Time Gift Support Mudflat today with a single donation! Donate today! Designate Your Gift to a Specific Fund Support the programs you care about most Learn about our funds Become a Monthly Donor Join our community of incredible sustaining supporters Donate Monthly Other Ways to Give Learn more about alternative ways to make an impact! Learn more about other ways to give Mudflat is a non-profit, 501c3 organization; your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Mudflat is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Somerville Arts Council.

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. Registration for the spring summer semester has closed for all classes with the exception of Affiliated. If you would like to register for affiliated please call the Mudflat at 617-628-0589. If you would like to join the waitlist for a class or independent study, add your name to the waitlist using the button below. *Please note the waitlist does not carry over from semester to semester WAITLIST 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.

2026 Adult students in classes and independent study are encouraged to come to Mudflat for additional studio practice time during open lab hours. Students are permitted to use all classrooms with the exception of the community classroom, which is not available for lab hour use. See below for the lab hours and classroom schedules. * Please note that open lab hours are for registered students only. We do not offer drop in hours.* Open Lab hours Adult students in classes and independent study are encouraged to come to Mudflat for additional studio practice time during these days and times: Mondays, 10 am -9:30 pm Tuesdays, 6 - 9:30 pm Wednesdays, 10 am - 9:30 pm Thursdays, 6 - 9:30 pm Fridays, 10 am - 8 pm Saturdays, 10 am - 6 pm Sundays, 10 am - 6 pm Office Hours: Stop by or call to chat with the office staff or purchase clay & tools. Mondays- Fridays, 10 am - 5 pm Holidays: See the list for studio closures. In the event of inclement weather, we will update the homepage of the website and the office answering machine for unplanned closures. Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th: OPEN Juneteenth - Friday, June 19th: OPEN 4th of July - Saturday, July 4th: CLOSED Small Wheel Classroom Workshops Workshops are scheduled in this classroom during the listed times. Please use wheels downstairs if coming in for open lab hours. Check outside the classroom for current workshop schedule Main Wheel Classroom Workshops Workshops are scheduled in this classroom during the listed times. Please use other wheels if coming in for open lab hours. Check outside the classroom for current workshop schedule Back 8 Wheels Workshops are scheduled in this area ( wheels located at the bottom of the stairs. during the listed times. Please use other wheels if coming in for open lab hours. Check outside the classroom for current workshop schedule Handbuilding Classroom Workshops are scheduled in this classroom during the listed times. Please use other tables or check with the instructor if coming in for open lab hours. Check outside the classroom for current workshop schedule Winter 2026 Classroom Schedule See below for when classes are scheduled in each classroom. Students enrolled in scheduled classes have priority in the space, but if you are using open lab hours, you may ask the instructor if there is room to sit in. Main Wheel Room Small Wheel Room Handbuilding Room Monday Advanced Beginning Wheel, 10 am - 1 pm with Felissa Advanced Beginning Wheel, 6:30-9:30 pm with David Tuesday Intermediate Wheel, 6:30-9:30 pm with Felissa Wednesday Intermediate Wheel, 10 am - 1 pm with Doug Advanced Beginning Wheel, 6:30-9:30 pm with Cary Thursday Intermediate Wheel, 6:30-9:30 pm with Tracy Friday Advanced Beginning Wheel, 10 am - 1 pm with Doug Saturday Beginning Wheel, 10 am - 1 pm with Corran Monday Beginning Wheel, 10 am - 1 pm with Tilla Beginning Wheel, 6:30-9:30 pm with Jesse Tuesday Beginning Wheel, 6:30-9:30 pm with Eliane Wednesday Beginning Wheel, 10 am -1 pm with Jesse Beginning Wheel, 6:30-9:30 pm with Eliane Thursday Beginning Wheel, 6:30-9:30 pm with Leah Friday Beginning Wheel, 10 am - 1 pm with Katie Saturday Beginning Wheel, 10 am - 1 pm with Lisa Monday Flora & Fauna, 6:30-9:30 pm with Corran Tuesday Beginning Handbuilding, 6:30-9:30 pm with Gabrielle Wednesday Intermediate Handbuilding 10 am - 1pm with Jen Intermediate Handbuilding, 6:30-9:30 pm with Julie Thursday Beginning Handbuilding, 6:30-9:30 pm with Elaine Friday Intermediate Handbuilding, 10 am - 1 pm with Gabrielle Saturday Intermediate Handbuilding, 10 am - 1 pm with Gabrielle

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 $158,170 Awarded since 1998 4 Different Scholarship Funds 752 Students Supported $11,525 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

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.

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 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 Teen Clay Thu, Apr 30 More info Sold out Sold Out Kids Wheel: Thursdays Thu, Apr 30 More info Sold out Kids Handbuilding Thu, Apr 30 More info Register Sold Out Kids Wheel: Saturdays Sat, May 02 More info Sold out

Additional Ways to Support Mudflat Give in ways that work for you Whether you're planning for the future, or looking for other giving options, you can invest in Mudflat's mission in ways that align with your goals and values. Planned Giving Gifts of Stock Cash & Checks With planned giving you to make a significant impact on Mudflat's future that can provide you with meaningful tax benefits. Every planned gift—regardless of size—creates a lasting legacy that will touch countless students, artists, and community members for years to come. Ways to Make a Planned Gift: BEQUESTS: Include Mudflat in your will or living trust BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS: Name Mudflat as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund IRA CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS: If you're 70½ or older, make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA APPRECIATED ASSETS: Donate stocks, bonds, or real estate and avoid capital gains taxes READY TO LEARN MORE? We understand this is a deeply personal decision. To discuss how a planned gift might work for you, please contact us. We're happy to work with you and your financial or legal advisors to create a gift that aligns with your values and goals. Mudflat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Tax ID:04-2505540 . Please consult with your financial or legal advisor regarding your specific situation. If you've been part of the Mudflat community for years, you can deepen your support by donating appreciated securities or stock. This is a wonderful option that can benefit both you and our pottery school. Please provide the following to your brokerage account to make a gift of stock today! Registration Type: Corporate Account Receiving Firm Name: Fidelity Investments DTC Number: 0226 Name on Account: Mudflat Pottery School Inc Receiving Account # Z67-119113 Make a cash donation or make your check payable to: Mudflat Pottery School, 81 Broadway, Somerville MA 02145 Shop & Support In-Kind Donations Matching Gifts Please join us at our biannual Open Studio & Sale events, which features hundreds of handmade pieces by Mudflat artists, faculty, and students. Proceeds from these sales plus our gallery support our studio & Mudflat artists. It's a win-win: you bring home one-of-a-kind ceramics, support local artists and directly fuel our mission. Mudflat gratefully accepts some in-kind donations. Contributions we regularly accept include: Pottery equipment & supplies: Wheels, kilns, shelving, bats, tools and more. Exhibition support: Refreshments and supplies for gallery openings and events Finished pottery: Handmade pieces for our Open Studio fundraising raffles & special fund resale. Please note: Due to space constraints, we cannot accept all donations. Contact us before dropping off to ensure we can use your gift If you have gently used equipment or supplies you'd like to donate, please contact us at 617-628-0589 or email us to discuss what we can accept. Many employers will match your charitable donation to Mudflat—sometimes dollar-for-dollar! You can find out if your company matches by checking with your HR department or employee benefits portal.

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.

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

Meet the Team Mudflat Staff Lynn Gervens Executive Director Kate Kuligowski Marketing & Communications Director Jesse Dougherty Technical Assistant Tuds CTO- Chief Tweeting Operator Cary Atsalis Technical Director Gabrielle Fougere Administrative Assistant Bill Russell Facility Manager Jennifer DeAngelis Technical Director Kristie Simono Registration & Student Support Coordinator Tuttle CCO- Chief Chirping Operator Mudflat Gallery Staff: Elizabeth Baldwin Elizabeth Connolly Doug Hansel Lisa Knebel Toni Langerman Pamela Wickham Mudflat Community Faculty: Christine DeGennero Jeanne Garrison Sanem Gray Bob Herman Lisa Knebel Kate Kuligowski Toni Langerman Deb Minns Emily Newmann Amy Sullivan Jackie Zajac Mudflat Monitors: Gail Barry Lisa Kennedy Paul Salinas Maria Santos Stephanie Schorow Marsha Turin Sheryl Zelten Interns: 2024: Art Terek Carys Vaspol Henry Hoopes Mudflat Gas Kiln Firing Team: Maddie Ball Kevin Brown Jesse Dougherty Sanem Gray Doug Hansel Toni Langerman Deb Minns David Moulton Michael Scanlon Judy Segal 2024-25 Technical Education Students Teddy Cleveland Jenn Brandao Lima Katherine McKie Kyle Strom