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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

Upcoming Events at Mudflat No events at the moment October 3- November 2 2025 No Apologies Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am - 8 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10 am - 6 pm or by appointment. If the door is locked during these times, please ring the front doorbell. For purchase inquiries , please contact: Kate@mudflat.org Past Juried Exhibition- March/April 2025 The Mudflat Cup Show- 2025 Past Juried Exhibition- October 2024 Storytellers

Annual Reports Our impact, year by year Our annual reports showcase the impact of your support—from students served and scholarships awarded to artistic achievements and organizational growth. Explore our journey year by year and see how your support makes it all possible to continue building a thriving center or the ceramic arts. Thank you for being part of Mudflat's story! 2024 Annual Report Highlights Engagement Expansion Residencies Exhibitions Community Record-Breaking Engagement 3,531 total participants across all programs 1,158 adults enrolled in classes 513 adults enrolled in workshops 807 adults and children participated in community programs, field trips, and corporate workshops Residency Programs Hosted Robyn Gibson (Louisville, KY) for Artist of Color Summer Residency Welcomed Corran Shrimpton as 2024-25 Artist-in-Residence Continued 28-year tradition of year-long residencies Major Facility Expansion Completed renovation of new dedicated community classroom space (formerly Somerville Police Dept. lease) Full demolition and rebuild including new walls, floors, ceiling repairs, upgraded HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and fire safety systems Exhibitions Launched inaugural Mudflat Cup Show (annual national exhibition) juried by Martha Grover - 175 artists represented "Storytellers" national exhibition juried by Celia Feldberg - 90 pieces by 77 artists from across the US Hosted 6 total exhibitions throughout the year Community at Mudflat Served diverse community partners including Cambridge Health Alliance, Somerville Public Library, Team Brave at Shriners Hospital, and multiple schools and youth organizations Hosted 3 college interns: Jenn Lima (MassArt teaching internship), Henry Hoopes (Tufts/SMFA), and Carys Vaspol (RISD) Completed Tech Education Program with 4 students 2024 marked Mudflat's 53rd year serving the Greater Boston ceramic arts community Annual Reports Listed by Year Click the year to view the report 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

Tuttle Talk Presentations Mudflat hosts "Tuttle Talks" on Friday evenings, featuring artist presentations, films and mini-workshops. Tuttle Talks are free and open to the public. No events at the moment

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.

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

August 2025 Semester Come and join us at Mudflat this August for our clay classes! For beginners we are offering 6 different sections of Intro to Wheelthrowing. If you're a current or past Mudflat student, you can choose from our independent study, affiliated, or August Access class options. Registration for the August Semester begins on June 3 at 10 am (on this page) If the class you would like is full, you can add your name to the waitlist here Intro to Wheelthrowing for NEW to Mudflat Clay Beginners! August 4-28, 2025 Have you always wanted to learn how to throw on the pottery wheel? This 4 week class is the perfect start to your clay journey! Classes below meet once per week for 3 hours per class. Classes will cover throwing, trimming and glazing. All materials are provided. Morning Class Options: Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Bob Herman Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Deb Minns Evening Class Options: Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm wit Sanem Gray Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Jesse Dougherty Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Eliane Medina Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Lisa Knebel Tuition: $250 No events at the moment Options for current/previously enrolled Mudflat Students We are providing opportunities for independent work during the August semester for both current and past students who wish to continue their clay work or start a new project, These options include 25 lbs. of clay and open lab hours. Please see the August semester options listed below. Independent Study, August 4-30, 2025 Students work independently during August lab hours at Mudflat. **August Lab hours differ from our typical lab hour schedule, please see below** August Lab hours: Mondays: 10 am - 9:30 pm Tuesdays: 6 - 9:30 pm Wednesdays: 10 am - 9:30 pm Thursdays: 6 - 9:30 pm Fridays: CLOSED Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm Sundays: CLOSED Tuition: $300, Subscriber tuition: $270 Affiliated, August 4-30, 2025 Students work at home and bring in work to fire and glaze at Mudflat during the August Lab hours. August lab hours are listed above under the independent study section. Tuition: $250, Subscriber tuition: $225 August Access, August 4- September 1, 2025 Students work independently at Mudflat & have 24/7 access to the studio. Tuition: $500, Subscriber tuition: $450 No events at the moment

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.

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

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.

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