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

Classes at Mudflat Mudflat has offered the metropolitan Boston community a unique opportunity for clay work and play since 1971. Our mission is to promote and expand appreciation of and participation in the ceramic arts through classes, workshops, outreach programming and events for students of all ages, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For Adults View Adult Class Options For Kids & Teens View Kid & Teen Class Options Independent Study Students with previous clay experience can pursue their own projects outside of a structured class in Independent Study. This program provides access to classroom space during all Open Lab Hours throughout the semester. Students enrolled in Independent Study should attend the scheduled orientation meeting to receive studio information, clay and shelf space and to meet Mudflat staff. No instruction is provided in Independent Study. Tuition includes 1 bag of clay; additional clay must be purchased from Mudflat. Independent study students register for this option as you would a class. View Adult Class Options Registration Information Find out more about the registration process View the registration page 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. Learn more about financial aid options Subscriptions Enrolled students who take classes every semester or anyone who signs up for workshops, might be interested in purchasing a Mudflat Perks Subscription at the time of registration for discounts & other benefits. Learn more about becoming a Subscriber

Open Studio & Pottery Sales Mudflat's Open Studio and Sales, held every May and December, showcase the ceramic art work of our studio artists, faculty, and students. These events provide an opportunity for friends, family, and the public to visit Mudflat to view an exceptional variety of functional and sculptural claywork. Many of our artists donate pottery and sculpture for a raffle to benefit Mudflat's Scholarship Fund - you select which pieces you'd like to win! Artists also donate one-of-a-kind pots to be sold to benefit Mudflat's fundraising initiatives; 100% of the purchase price of these pottery pieces goes directly to those special funds. Here’s your opportunity to purchase a beautiful handmade work of art and support Mudflat, all at the same time! A portion of the revenues from this sale, as well as the scholarship raffle and fund donations, benefit Mudflat. Admission to these events are free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible. Don't miss it! RSVP for the next sale! Multiple Dates 14 days to the event Mudflat Spring Open Studio & Pottery Sale Fri, May 01 Somerville More info Learn more & RSVP

Mudflat Gallery Mudflat Gallery is our year-round showcase of claywork by Mudflat artists, faculty and students at the Porter Square Shopping Center , Cambridge and is located in the glass arcade of the CVS/Healthworks building. A selection of work is also available for purchase online! GALLERY HOURS: Mondays through Fridays, 1-6 pm Saturdays & Sundays 12-5 pm Gallery phone: 617-491-7976 Mudflat Gallery is a member of Cambridge Local First. Represented Artists: Noni Armony Jeanne Garrison Lisa Knebel Steve Murphy Melanie Salisbury Sue Wing Kyriakos Atsalis Lynn Gervens Kate Kuligowski Trix Oakley Kristie Simono Gail Barry Reme Gold Toni Langerman Julie Peck Zach Shaw Lynn Cannici Leah Guerin Chiyoko Lee Jane Proctor Alice Templeton Jennifer DeAngelis Francoise Han June Lee Elaine Reily Cory Tuckey Gabrielle Fougere Doug Hansel Chloe Marr-Fuller Tilla Rodemann Sarah Wainwright

Board of Directors Taryn Bone . Lynn Gervens . Tilla Rodemann . Kevin Brown Treasurer Bob Herman . Kris Sanders Secretary Alaine Coffey . Lisa Kennedy . Amy Sutherland Vice President Julie Corwin President Emily Newmann . Invest in Mudflat! Become a member of our Board of Directors Mudflat is seeking to deepen its role in the Greater Boston region as a welcoming, community-centered space for clay education, and we invite applicants from both inside and outside the ceramics world to apply! Inquire about joining!

Artist of Color Summer Residency We are excited to invite applicants, at any career stage, to apply for a short term ceramic residency program at Mudflat Pottery School in Somerville, MA. This residency program will be offered during a flexible period within the summer months, with the timeframe to be determined by the resident based on their schedule and residency goals. Applicants will propose how they intend to use this residency program; options include, but are not limited to: Developing teaching experience in a workshop format Developing a solo show hosted Mudflat Dedicating time to creating a body of work Mudflat will provide support to candidates to structure the residency to further their artistic career and facilitating mentorship relationships within the area(s) of interest. It is our hope that the successful applicant will be in dialogue with the artistic community at Mudflat during this residency program. Sorry the deadline to appy for the 2026 residency has passed. Please check back later for the 2027 residency! About the Artists of Color Residency Residency Dates Residencies can be one, two or three months long during the months of June, July & August, to be determined by the applicant based on residency goals & schedule Residency Includes A studio space at Mudflat Pottery School $2,500 per month stipend towards housing, materials, & expenses. (Please note: housing is not included. Applicants are responsible for securing their housing arrangements) Opportunities to teach in our educational programs or workshops Opportunities for retail sales of work Firing and technical support will be provided by the Mudflat staff Eligibility Self-identifying ceramic artists of color at any stage in their ceramic career. Must be 21+ Experience with clay is required. Applicants should have the ability to work independently with clay. An undergraduate degree in clay or the equivalent is required. Artists must use clay as their primary medium. Please note: residents are required to give a short slide presentation at the start of their residency time. Application Requirements Application form Resume Up to 10 images ( Please note, clay should be the primary media depicted in application images) Image description sheet Applications are due on: February 15, 2026 Applicants will be notified: late-March, 2026 Applications will be reviewed by a committee of Mudflat studio artists, board members, staff and/or faculty. Meet our 2025 Resident, Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez Peña-Alvarez_Elizabeth_08 Peña-Alvarez_Elizabeth_01 Peña-Alvarez_Elizabeth_04 Peña-Alvarez_Elizabeth_08 1/4 Based in Cranston, Rhode Island, Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez is a sculptor working primarily in clay. Born in Miami, Florida, of Ecuadorian heritage, the city's lush, diverse vegetation left a lasting impression that continues to inform her studio practice. Her work explores Post-Traumatic Growth through the interplay of opposing forces—light and darkness, life and loss, growth and destruction—rooted in the belief that profound challenges can lead to transformation. Peña-Alvarez holds MFAs in Ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design and in Artisanry from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her work is exhibited nationally, and she has held residencies at the Archie Bray Foundation, Penland School of Craft, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, and the Hambidge Center. Past Mudflat Artist of Color Residents Robyn Gibson 2024 Seola Lee 2023 Marcus Rothering 2023

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!

Year-Long Residency In 1996 Mudflat began offering a one-year residency position to clay artists. This highly competitive program provides a private studio space at no cost with access to Mudflat’s facility, a monthly materials stipend, a monthly housing stipend, and opportunities to teach and sell work. Applications for the 2026-27 residency are due April 16, 2026. See below for additional information and application form. Sorry the application deadline has passed. Please check back to apply in 2027! About the year-long residency Dates September 1 - August 31, annually Residency Includes Private 90 square foot studio space 24/7 access A monthly stipend of $75, to be applied to clay materials and firing costs A monthly stipend of up to $800 for housing assistance Paid teaching opportunities in our educational programs Opportunities for retail sales at our Open Studio events and at Mudflat Gallery Solo exhibition and reception at Mudflat in July to showcase work created during the residency year Residency Requirements This is a one year commitment: September 1 through August 31 Artists are expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours per week in their studio Artists are required to work 5 hours per week for Mudflat, assisting with technical jobs 2 public presentations during the residency. The first, in September, is a slide show of the artist's work. Applicants should have knowledge of a variety of clay techniques and some kiln firing experience, the ability to work independently, and enthusiasm and willingness to be part of an urban community clay center. Application For more information, email us ! Apply for the year-long Mudflat Artist Residency by using our online form Applications are due by April 16, 2025 Applicants will be notified mid-May, 2025 Meet our Mudflat 2025-2026 Artist-in-Residence 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. See more of Felissa's work on Instragram @felissajoyceramics To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Past Year-Long Residents Corran Shrimpton 2024-2025 Clive Sithole 2019-2020 Rachel Eng 2014-2015 Debra Fleury 2009-2010 Angela Cunningham 2004-2005 Karsten Kunert 1999-200 Madeleine Hartley 2023-2024 James Lee Webb 2018-2019 Kyla Toomey 2013-2014 Deborah Schwartzkopf 2008-2009 Monica Ripley 2003-2004 Randy Fein 1998-1999 Nicole McLaughlin 2022-2023 Katie Fee 2017-2018 Dan Molyneux 2012-2013 Cathy Lu 2007-2008 Gabriel Penfield 2002-2003 David Orser 1996-1997 Katie Bosley Sabin 2021-2022 Martin McDermott 2016-2017 Holly Curcio 20122-2012 Nicole Peters 2006-2007 Meghan Sullivan 2001-2002 G.V. Kelly 2020-2021 Mike Roche 2015-2016 Lisa Graf 2010-2011 Ryan Takaba 2005-2006 Ruchika Madan 2000-2001

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