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

What We Offer Want to come to Mudflat to work in clay? Check out the different options for how you can get involved here at Mudflat! Classes Mudflat offers a variety of ongoing classes for adults, kids, and teens! Adult class semesters run three times a year, each semester consisting of 14 weeks. During these semesters, classes meet once a week for 3 hours, and enrolled students have access to open lab hours for additional practice. For those seeking a shorter commitment, Mudflat also offers 4-week pottery classes that are perfect for beginners who want to explore wheel throwing without diving into a full semester. Designed specifically for those brand new to clay, these classes cover the fundamentals of throwing, trimming, and glazing functional pieces over four weekly sessions. Additionally, Mudflat offers an August semester where students can come to learn the basics of clay during a short summer semester. Kids and teen classes run from September to June annually, with classes meeting once a week for 2 hours during 6-week sessions. Classes offered are: handbuilding for younger kids ages 5-7 and wheel throwing for kids and teens ages 8-17. Ongoing classes are a great way to learn about crafting with clay Learn more about adult classes Learn more about adult 4-week classes Learn more about kids classes Introductory Workshops Looking to try your hand at clay? Our introductory workshops are perfect for beginners! With hands-on instruction, you can choose from our Adult Wheelthrowing Intro or Friday Night Wheel workshops. New workshop dates are released every two months. Join us for a fun introductory workshop! Learn more about introductory workshops Private group/ Corporate Workshops Looking for a fun and creative activity for your group? Schedule a private workshop at Mudflat! Our workshops are perfect for groups of 5-15 people and can be scheduled during the day, on Friday evenings, or on weekends. Choose between basic wheelthrowing or handbuilding techniques and let our experienced instructors guide you through the process. Learn more about private workshops Residencies Mudflat is thrilled to offer two unique residency programs for professional artists seeking to work in our community clay studio. Our year-long residency program has been running since 1996 and provides artists a private studio space at no cost, access to Mudflat's facilities, a monthly materials stipend, a monthly housing stipend, and opportunities to teach and sell their work. Additionally, we offer a short-term residency program each summer for artists of color. Residents can propose their use of the program, such as developing teaching experience, creating a solo show hosted by Mudflat, or dedicating time to creating a body of work. This residency also includes a monthly materials stipend and monthly housing stipend and access to Mudflat's facilities. Consider applying to one of these great residency opportunities! Learn more about the year-long residency Learn more about the Artist of Color residency Studio Rentals Mudflat is home to a community of 38 ceramic artists who work in private or semi-private studios, creating a diverse range of functional and sculptural pieces. In our facility, Mudflat has two types of artist categories: Resident Artists and Associate Artists. Resident Artists are professional clay artists who have the technical skill and experience to fire their own work in the studio kilns. Associate Artists are serious clay students looking for more access, privacy, and shelf space. Both Resident Artists and Associate Artists have 24-hour studio availability, and use of other studio and classroom equipment. Learn more about studio rentals at Mudflat

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 $800.00 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, tuition is $225.00 for 6 weeks 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. Pottery can also be purchased at Mudflat Gallery, our year-round showcase of claywork by 40 Mudflat artists, faculty and students at the Porter Square Shopping Center, in Cambridge. 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, Friday: 1-6:30 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

Call for Entries The Mudflat Cup Show!: National Call for Entry Artists are invited to submit functional cups & mugs to the 3rd annual Mudflat Cup Show! Juried by: Chandra DeBuse Exhibition Dates: March 13- April 19, 2026 Exhibition Location: Mudflat Studio, Somerville MA Submission Deadline: February 5, 2026 The submission deadline has passed. Please check back for more opportunities! ELIGIBILITY: Artists over 18 residing in the US or Canada Work(s) must be completed within the last 3 years Only original works will be accepted. Accepted works must be the same as the work that is sent. No substitutions will be accepted. Work must be functional. Cup prices should not exceed $180, and should be priced individually and not as a set. Work must be ready to be installed upon delivery if accepted. APPLY: Artists may submit up to 4 entries with 1 image per entry. FEES In order to make applying to this show more accessible and remove barriers for artists, there is no entry fee to apply ENTRY PROCEDURES Fill out the application form, Each image should be at least 200 dpi and a minimum of 1200px on the small dimension Images should be sent as JPEGs or PNGs Please label each piece with lastname_first inital_entry# (example: 1 entry with a detail shot would be Smith_J_1a.jpeg : Smith_J_1b.jpeg) Incomplete applications will not be considered PHOTOGRAPHY Participating artists must allow Mudflat studio and gallery visitors to photograph work that is on display for promotional and educational purposes. Images of accepted works will be used by Mudflat for promotional purposes ( website publications, social media sharing, printed publications). SALES All works must be for sale. Mudflat will use digital images of selected works to sell artwork online as well as on the premises. A 50% commission will be retained by Mudflat. Payment for sold artwork(s) will be mailed no later than 2 weeks after the show closing. SHIPPING Artists are responsible for shipping or delivery of accepted work(s) to Mudflat and are responsible for ensuring that the work(s) is packed in a safe manner to travel to and from Mudflat. Please see below for shipping guidelines. Mudflat is not responsible for pieces broken or lost in transit. No substitutions will be accepted. Mudflat will pay for return shipping if the work(s) is unsold . Any work that is hand-delivered must be picked up. Any work left at Mudflat 90 days past the closing date of the exhibition will be considered in-kind donations to Mudflat Studio. All work(s) must be received by the shipping deadline, or they may be excluded from the show. Work should be shipped to: Mudflat Studio, c/o Kate Kuligowski, 81 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145 SHIPPING GUIDELINES To ensure the safe delivery and return of your artwork, please adhere to the following shipping requirements: Packaging: All work must be shipped in sturdy, quality cardboard boxes. Double boxing is acceptable and encouraged for fragile pieces. Please do not use wooden crates, plastic totes, or other non-cardboard containers. If artists prefer to ship in wooden crates, totes etc. the artist will be responsible for return shipping costs. Packing Materials: Use only clean, reusable packing materials such as bubble wrap, packing peanuts, foam, or other professional cushioning materials. Do not include personal items such as towels, blankets, pillows, or clothing as packing materials. Weight Limit: Individual packages must not exceed 45 pounds. Insurance: Standard shipping insurance will be provided. Artists requiring additional insurance coverage beyond the standard rate are responsible for purchasing and paying for supplemental insurance. Return Shipping: All packing materials will be reused to return your work at the conclusion of the exhibition. Please pack accordingly & supply any special instructions if needed. TERMS & CONDITIONS Accepted artwork may not be withdrawn prior to the closing dates of the exhibition. Mudflat Studio reserves the right to exclude work from the exhibition that arrives damaged, is unstable, has major flaws (such as cracks in food surfaces etc.) or work that differs from the originally submitted entry images. Pieces must be ready for exhibition and be able to be installed by Mudflat staff. DATES: Submission deadline: February 5, 2026 Notification date: February 20, 2026 Work arrival deadline: March 6, 2026 Opening reception: March 13, 2026 Closing date: April 19, 2026

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

Ceramic Technical Internships Mudflat offers opportunities throughout the year for college students who are pursuing studies in ceramics to expand their knowledge of the technical side of clay with short and long term internships. Next Application deadline: April 1, 2026 Apply here About our Ceramic Technical Internships Our summer interns will be involved in all technical aspects of a working clay studio and school, including studio maintenance, clay recycling, slip and glaze mixing, loading and unloading electric and gas kilns. Electric and gas kiln firing is possible based on experience. Although interns receive unlimited studio access for claywork exploration, the internship's primary focus is not on providing instruction in building and throwing techniques. All training is provided by Mudflat’s technical staff. Hours 20 hours per week, weekdays only; daily schedule to be determined, but should be available 4 or 5 days each week for 4-5 hours each day. May/June through August/September – to be determined with intern. Minimum commitment of 8 weeks. Compensation Compensation is barter for some materials and for 24 hour access to the studio, outside of internship requirements, to independently pursue your own claywork. Includes studio access, 25 lbs of clay with glazes and firings for every 2 weeks worked, shelf storage space, and opportunity to audit a Mudflat class. Qualifications We are looking for individual(s) currently enrolled in a college level ceramic arts program, with experience working in all asepects of a clay studio. Interest in learning ceramic technical skills is required; prior technical experience is encouraged. To Apply Fill out the online form including contact information for 2 references. Meet our Interns Navi & Juno 2025 Interns Carys & Henry 2024 Interns Evren & Sophia 2023 Interns Lin Lin & Abby 2022 Interns Jesse & Jinnie 2021 Interns

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.

Workshops Mudflat's lectures and workshops cover a broad range of topics for everyone from beginner to advanced students. They're a great opportunity to gather with students and clay artists from Mudflat and elsewhere to explore a variety of ceramic art, try your hand at new techniques, or meet visiting artists and socialize over a slide show and reception. Introductory Workshops Want to see what clay is all about? Check out our one-time introductory workshops, including Date Night Clay and Intro to Wheel Workshops View Introductory Workshops Adult Workshops Looking for even more instruction and inspiration? See what workshops we have scheduled. View Adult Workshop Options Private Group Workshops Have a group who wants to learn clay? Find out more information about bringing your group to Mudflat. Find out more about Group Workshops Corporate Clay Workshops Interested in having your group come in for a fun, clay-filled activity? Find out more information about hosting your corporate event at Mudflat. Find out more about Corporate Workshops

4-Week Semester Adult Intro to Wheelthrowing Class Options Registration for 4-week classes for the spring/summer semester will begin on: March 18th at 10 am Overview Our 4-week pottery classes are the perfect introduction to working on the wheel. Perfect for beginners who want to explore pottery without a long-term commitment, this short semester is designed specifically for those brand new to clay and pottery. Over four weekly classes, you'll learn the fundamentals of using the potter's wheel to throw and trim functional pieces, plus finishing techniques including glazing. Students can expect to make between 5-6 pieces each. This course covers all the basics you need to create your first ceramic pieces. Classes meet once per week for four weeks, with no additional lab time included. Please note this class is limited to students who are completely new to clay and first-time students at Mudflat. What You'll Learn Class 1: Introduction to throwing on the wheel Class 2: Throwing practice and skill development Class 3: Trimming your pieces Class 4: Glazing and finishing What's Included All tools and materials are provided with your enrollment. No prior experience necessary No additional lab time is included. What to Bring Just yourself! We recommend wearing clothes and shoes you don't mind getting messy. If you would like to bring a towel or apron, thats great! Important Information Attendance Policy: Since each class builds on the previous one, attendance at all four sessions is required to complete the program. Makeup classes/time outside of class are not available. If a student misses class 3 or 4 ( trimming/glazing) the instructor will trim or glaze the student's work in their absence. Cancellation & Refunds: If you need to withdraw from the class, please notify us at least 2 weeks before the class start date for a full refund. Cost $250, all materials included. Upcoming Class Dates & Times Session 1: May 4, 11, 18, & June 1, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Deb Minns Session 2: May 5, 12, 19, 26, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Kylie Marden Session 3: June 2, 9, 16, 23, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Kylie Marden Session 4: June 6, 13, 20, 27, Saturdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Sanem Gray Session 5: July 6, 13, 20, 27, Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Bob Herman Session 6: July 7, 14, 21, 28 ,Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Kylie Marden 4-Week Adult Classes Registration Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 1 Mon, May 04 More info Sold out Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 2 Tue, May 05 More info Sold out Sold Out 4-Week Intro to Wheelthrowing: Session 3 Tue, Jun 02 More info Sold out 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

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

Upcoming Events at Mudflat Multiple Dates 14 days to the event Mudflat Spring Open Studio & Pottery Sale Fri, May 01 Somerville More info Learn more & RSVP 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

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