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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 Holiday Sale! 10 days to the event The Mudflat Cup Show; National Juried Exhibition Fri, Mar 13 Mudflat MPR More info 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

Opportunities at Mudflat Year-Long Residency Artists of Color Residency Ceramic Technical Internship Call for Entries

Facility Our building at 81 Broadway in Somerville opened in August 2011. Mudflat’s $3.8 million renovation of the old Broadway Theatre into a premier clay school and studio is stunning, full of light, air, space and happy ceramic artists. This new home for Mudflat is an exciting place, with larger classrooms, improved equipment, additional artist studios, and a new space for expanded programs and community events. **Mudflat is a "barrier-free" facility.** Equipment KILNS Mudflat has three Bailey gas car kilns with electronic controls for both reduction and oxidation firing at high-fire cone 10: a 54 cubic foot; a 32 cubic foot, and an 18 cubic foot. The gas kilns can also be used for bisque firing. We recently added a 20 cubic foot soda kiln. There are five electric kilns, four with computer controls, for bisque firing, low-fire cone 04 glaze firing, and mid-range cone 6 glaze firing. SLAB ROLLER AND EXTRUDERS Equipment for use for handbuilding techniques includes one slab roller and two extruders. POTTERY WHEELS Mudflat has 36 electric pottery wheels: 24 in the main wheel classroom and 12 in the small wheel classroom. Mudflat also has one adaptive pottery wheel. Each wheel has an adjacent bench for use during throwing as well as a chair or stool in varying height. One wheel in each classroom can be positioned up on blocks for students who would prefer to throw standing rather than sitting. HANDBUILDING TABLES The handbuilding classroom has 6 canvas covered tables and an assortment of chairs and stools. Thanks to a generous donation from one of our students, we also now have 4 adjustable height tables, for sitting or standing work access. SPRAY BOOTH A ventilated spray booth is available for glaze application, with a spray gun and compressor. Main Wheel Room Small Wheel Room Handbuilding Room High Fire Glaze Room Artist-in-Residence Studio Kitchen Electric Kilns Gas Kilns Glaze Mix Room

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!

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

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

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. Applications are due: April 16, 2026 Apply here 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

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

Meet the Studio Artists Noni Armony noniceramics.com Kyriakos Atsalis Susan Bernstein Melissa Bland www.melissabland.com Lynn Cannici Alejandra Cuadra alejandracuadra.com Angela Cunningham cunninghamceramics.com Holly Curcio hollycurcio.com Jennifer DeAngelis Gabrielle Fougere gabriellefougereceramics.com Mariya Gazumyan Howard Gerstein Lynn Gervens Reme Gold Lisa Graf www.lgraf.net Sanem Gray Katherine Hackl Doug Hansel Elise Hauenstein Lisa Knebel Chiyoko Lee June Lee Sang-Jeong Lee-Min Chloe Marr-Fuller Eliane Medina Jessica Mitchell Trix Oakley Jane Proctor Tracy Raymond Elaine Reily Tilla Rodemann tillarodemann.com Melanie Salisbury Corinna Tuckey Zach Shaw Corran Shrimpton Mudflat's 2024-25 Artist in Residence Ki Wan Sim Alice Templeton

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 Winter 2026 Kids Classes Registration for Winder classes has closed. Scroll down to see our Spring class options! Dates: Thursday Classes: Session 1: January 8-February 12, 2026 Session 2: February 26-April 2, 2026 Saturday Class: Session 1: January 10- February 14, 2026 Session 2: February 28-April 4, 2026 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 Session 2: Teen Clay Thu, Feb 26 More info Sold out Sold Out Session 2, Kids Wheel: Thursdays Thu, Feb 26 More info Sold out Sold Out Session 2: Kids Handbuilding Thu, Feb 26 More info Sold out Sold Out Session 2, Kids Wheel: Saturdays Sat, Feb 28 More info Sold out

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