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 $850.00 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 tools costs between $22-$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. 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Kids & Teen Classes Clay is calling! Explore handbuilding and the potter's wheel in classes designed just for young makers. Kids Handbuilding Ages 5-7 Kids get hands-on with clay — pinching, rolling, and building a brand-new creation every class Thursdays, 4–6 pm Kids Wheel Ages 8-12 Students get hands-on at the pottery wheel, learning to throw and glaze or build upon skills Thursdays, 4–6 pm & Saturdays, 2–4 pm Teen Clay Ages 13 + Beginners will learn the potter's wheel, plus how to decorate and glaze their pottery while students with experience will dive deeper into wheel techniques Thursdays, 4–6 pm See below for upcoming & current class listings! Fall 2026 Kids Class Schedule For the Fall Semester, Mudflat will be offering two 6-week session of classes. Session 1: September 17 - October 24, 2026 Kids Handbuilding ages 5-7, Thursdays, 4-6 pm Kids Wheelthrowing, ages 8-12, Thursdays, 4-6 pm Teen Wheel, ages 13+, Thursdays, 4-6 pm Kids Wheelthrowing, Ages 8-12, Saturdays, 2-4 pm Session 2: October 29- December 12 (No Class Nov 26 & 28) Kids Handbuilding ages 5-7, Thursdays, 4-6 pm Kids Wheelthrowing, ages 8-12, Thursdays, 4-6 pm Teen Wheel, ages 13+, Thursdays, 4-6 pm Kids Wheelthrowing, Ages 8-12, Saturdays, 2-4 pm Tuition: $280 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 See below to Register! Register for a Kids or Teen Class Fall registration begins July 16th at 10 am If the kids class you would like to join is full, please contact us to be added to the waitlist Session 1: Kids Handbuilding Thu, Sep 17 More info Register Sold Out Session 1: Teen Clay Thu, Sep 17 More info Sold out Session 1: Kids Wheel: Thursdays Thu, Sep 17 More info Register Sold Out Session 1: Kids Wheel: Saturdays Sat, Sep 19 More info Sold out Sold Out Session 2: Teen Clay Thu, Oct 29 More info Sold out Sold Out Session 2: Kids Wheel: Thursdays Thu, Oct 29 More info Sold out Session 2: Kids Handbuilding Thu, Oct 29 More info Register Sold Out Session 2: Kids Wheel: Saturdays Sat, Oct 31 More info Sold out

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

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, 2027 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 Isa & Agnes 2026 Interns Navi & Juno 2025 Interns Carys & Henry 2024 Interns Evren & Sophia 2023 Interns Lin Lin & Abby 2022 Interns Jesse & Jinnie 2021 Interns

The Mudflat Cup Show 2026 View all of the cups from the show online! If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please email kristie@mudflat.org to inquire about availabiltity. Item can be picked up from Mudflat Studio or shipped. Shipping rates do apply Want to see the show in person? The show is on view through April 19th Please note this is a cash and carry show. When you purchase a piece, it's yours to take home (There are no in-person hours the weekend of April 18th) Amy Brockman Title: White & Brown Botanical Geo Mug Light brown stoneware with hand-painted white and brown glaze 4.25" x 5" x 3.25" 2025 $80 Carys Vaspol Title: Caernarfon Mug Reduced stoneware, glaze lining, inlay, stamps 3" x 5" x 3.5" 2025 $80 Justin Leavitt SOLD Title: Cordyceps Mug No. IX Wheel thrown, altered and assembled porcelain with hollow thrown knob handles. Oxidation fired to cone 9 with clear liner glaze and multiple zinc silicate crystalline glazes 3" x 5" x 6.5" 2025 $100 Scott Lykens Title: Two Peeps Cone 1 red earthenware, Majolica style glazes from scratch 4” x 4” x 4” 2025 $80 Rachel Greider Title: Penguin in the Snow 4.5" x 4" x 3" 2025 $95 Yana Bondar SOLD Title: Left Hand Chalice Red Porcelain, glaze, gold luster, cone 6 oxidation 6” x 2.5” x 2.5” 2025 $90 Suresh Sundaram SOLD Title: Button-Stamped Tea Bowl Hand-formed tea bowl created by paddling clay over a found form using the artist’s proprietary manganese-speckled stoneware. The surface is impressed with handmade and found stamps and accented with an iron wash beneath a satin matte glaze to create contrast and rhythmic pattern. Interior glazed in Afghan Sand. Oxidation fired to cone 6 with a slow-cool to soften the satin surface. 3.75" x 4.5" x 4.5" 2026 $35 Michael Ashley SOLD Title: Hexagon cup with Dogwood blooms Stoneware oxidation fired with ash glaze and overglaze decals 3”x 3” x 3” 2026 $55 Michael Ashley SOLD Title: Tea bowl with irises Stoneware wood-fired with overglaze decals 3” x 4” x 4” 2026 $65 Molly McCafferty SOLD Title: Snake Mug Red and orange underglaze sgrafitto, wheel thrown with speckled stoneware, electric fired 3” x 4.5” x 3.5” 2025 $70 Hadley Wiktor Title: Tangerine Cup Colored porcelain, cone 10 oxidation, clear glaze 2.5" x 6.5" x 2.5" 2026 $95 Molly McCafferty Title: Arches Mug Blue & brown underglaze sgraffito, wheel thrown with speckled stoneware, electric fired 3.5” x 4.5” x 3.25” 2026 $70 Ginny Chomitz SOLD Title: Striated cup Handbuilt, white stoneware, wood fired 4.25” x 3” x 3” 2025 $35 Emma Andrew Title: Maine Woods Mug Handmade relief template from Maine hemlock and pines, hand-built collar attached on wheel thrown base. 4” x 3” x 3” 2025 $57 Anju Chugh SOLD Title: Onyx and his friends (stories from my backyard) Bee Mix clay, Amaco underglaze fired at cone 5 tell a story of half-eaten Swiss cheese handle and two mice who love Onyx! 3.5” x 3.5” 2025 $85 Pete Froehlich SOLD Title: Soda Textured Mug Wheel thrown Stoneware, white liner glaze, cone10 soda Fire 3.75” x 5” x 3” 2025 $50 Laura Ashley Title: Mug with Daisy Design Porcelain, water etching, reduction gas fired to cone 10 3.5” x 4” x 5” 2025 $55 Hayne Bayless Title: Wood-fired cup 3 Extruded stoneware, cobalt slip and resist brushwork, flashing slip, wood-salt-soda cone 10 3.75” x 3.25” x 3.25” 2025 $50 Laura Ashley Title: Mug with Leaf Pattern Porcelain, wax-resist, salt-fired to cone 10 4” x 3.5” x 5.5” 2025 $55 Hayne Bayless SOLD Title: Wood-fired cup 1 Extruded stoneware, cobalt slip and resist brushwork, flashing slip, wood-salt-soda cone 10 3.75” x 3.25” x 3.25” 2025 $50 Alicia Fessenden Title: Square mug Stoneware mug, electric fired to cone 6 2.875" x 3.375" x 4.5" 2026 $60 Vijay Paniker Title: Tattoo Mug Wheel thrown, white stoneware, fired to cone10 reduction, with water slide decal 4" x 5.5" x 3.75" 2025 $125 Shanna Fliegel SOLD Title: Rhino Mug Earthenware, cone 04 4" x 4" x 4" 2025 $115 Byron Ashley Title: Tea-N-Tea Time Screen-printed underglaze on slab built white stoneware, glaze 3.5" x 4.75" x 3" 2025 $125 Chris Archer Title: Double Bottom Cup White stoneware, shino glaze, anagama wood fired 5.5" x 5" x 4" 2025 $65

Meet the Studio Artists Noni Armony noniceramics.com Lynn Cannici - Christine DeGennaro - Lynn Gervens - Katherine Hackl www.katherinehackl.com Lisa Knebel - Chloe Marr-Fuller aloodesign.com Tracy Raymond - Corran Shrimpton www.corranshrimpton.com Kyriakos Atsalis - Angela Cunningham cunninghamceramics.com Gabrielle Fougere gabriellefougereceramics.com Reme Gold - Doug Hansel www.doughansel.com Chiyoko Lee - Jessica Mitchell - Elaine Reily - Alice Templeton - Susan Bernstein www.instagram.com/susan_bernstein Holly Curcio hollycurcio.com Mariya Gazumyan - Lisa Graf lgraf.net Elise Hauenstein - June Lee www.juneleeceramics.com Trix Oakley - Melanie Salisbury - Cory Tuckey - Melissa Bland www.melissabland.com Jennifer DeAngelis www.instagram.com/jenverceramics Howard Gerstein - Sanem Gray - Felissa King www.instagram.com/felissajoyceramics Sang-Jeong Lee-Min - Jane Proctor - Zach Shaw -

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. Save the Date! The Mudflat Holiday Open Studio & Sale is happening December 4-13, 2026

14-Week Long Semester Adult Class Options Fall Registration: As of July 16th, all of the adult classes have filled with the exception of affiliated. If you are a previous Mudflat student and would like to sign up for affiliated, please contact the Mudflat office. Please add your name to the waitlist using the button below Please note waitlists do not carry over from semester to semester. When we have a drop in a class, we will go to the waitlist to fill the spot WAITLIST Upcoming Semester Classes Offered at Mudflat: Fall 2026 Semester dates: September 8 - December 14, 2026 Select the tab for the class level/type you are interested in learning more about Beginning Wheel Advanced Beginning Wheel Intermediate Wheel Beginning Handbuilding Intermediate Handbuilding Sculpture: Flora & Fauna Working Independently Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Kylie Marden Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Jesse Dougherty Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Noni Armony Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Richelle Soper Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Lisa Knebel Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Leah Guerin Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm with Hannah Schelb Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Bob Herman Class Description: This course is designed for individuals who have limited or no prior experience with clay and wish to acquire fundamental skills in pottery wheel techniques for crafting functional pieces. The sessions will include demonstrations on essential processes like wedging, centering, and shaping various items like vases, mugs, bowls, and plates. Participants will also be taught basic methods for glazing and decorating. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to use the studio during lab hours and will receive a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. While personal clay tools are not included, they are available for purchase at Mudflat. Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Kate Kuligowski Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with David LaPierre Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Cary Atsalis Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm with Doug Hansel Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Lisa Knebel Class Description: This course is designed for students who have some basic experience with the potter's wheel and wish to enhance their skills. The emphasis will be on developing throwing techniques, exploring various forms, and learning more advanced glazing and decorating techniques. Enrollment in semester-long classes includes lab access and a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. Please note that personal clay tools are not included but can be bought at Mudflat. Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Steve Murphy Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Steve Murphy Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Tracy Raymond Class Description: Enhance your throwing skills and deepen your technical knowledge of working with clay. Explore intricate functional shapes, hone your throwing techniques, and learn advanced methods for decorating and glazing. The course will review and evaluate fired pieces to help you refine your individual artistic style. Additionally, you will have access to lab hours throughout the semester and receive a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. Please note that personal clay tools are not included but are available for purchase at Mudflat. Mondays, 10 am - 1 pm with Chloe Marr-Fuller Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Gabrielle Fougere Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Hannah Schelb Class Description: Discover handbuilding as a different approach to creating both functional and artistic ceramic pieces. Participants will be instructed in fundamental techniques like coil, slab, and using molds, along with various decorative methods and finishing touches using lowfire or highfire clays and glazes. Students will work on their own projects under the guidance of the teacher. All semester courses include lab time and a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. While personal clay tools are not supplied, they are available for purchase at Mudflat. Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Jen DeAngelis Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Julie Peck Fridays, 10 am - 1 pm with Gabrielle Fougere Saturdays, 10 am - 1 pm with Gabrielle Fougere Class Description: Enhance your foundational handbuilding techniques and delve into creating intricate functional and/or complex shapes. The course will focus on honing handbuilding methods, experimenting with surface finishes, and exploring various ways to complete your pieces. The class will review and critique fired results to foster the development of a personal style. Enrolled students will have access to studio hours throughout the semester and will receive a complimentary 25 lb bag of clay. While personal clay tools are not included, they can be bought at Mudflat. Independent Study: Students who have prior experience working with clay have the opportunity to work on their own projects independently through the Independent Study program. Independent Study allows students to use the classroom space during open lab hours throughout the semester. Participants who are new to the studio should plan to attend an orientation meeting to receive studio details, clay and shelf space. This orientation happens on the first day of the semester at 6:30 pm. Please note that Independent Study does not include any instruction. Additionally, students enrolled in independent study will receive a complementary 25 lb bag of clay. Personal clay tools are not provided but can be purchased at Mudflat. Enrolled students might be interested in this Independent Study Cheat Sheet Affiliated: This program is designed for Mudflat students who were previously enrolled and have a home studio available for their work. It allows you to create pieces at home and then bring them to Mudflat for firing in our kilns by our technical team. Affiliated students are required to buy clay from Mudflat. The price of clay covers the cost of glazes, bisque and glaze firings. One bag of clay is included in the tuition fee. You are welcome to use the glaze rooms at Mudflat during our Open Lab Hours. Your work will be fired alongside other Mudflat student pieces during scheduled firings. Please note that being affiliated does not grant you a student shelf in the Mudflat classrooms, and no instructional support is provided. Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm with Corran Shrimpton Class Description: This class explores botanical and animal forms through ceramic sculpture. Drawing inspiration from the natural world — whether humans, insects, flowers or imagined hybrid creatures — students will learn to translate organic shapes into expressive clay forms. Students will learn a range of hand building techniques—pinching, coiling, slab construction, and sculpting solid—as well as surface approaches like carving, texture, slips, and underglazes. Approaches will range from observational realism to expressive abstraction and fragmentation. Students who are interested in creating vessels are also welcome and will be encouraged to explore the sculptural possibilities within a functional frame. CLASS INFORMATION: Tuition For adult classes & independent study tuition is $850.00 for 14 weeks unless otherwise noted. Affiliated tuition is $750 Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay (there is a $10 surcharge for porcelain) with glazes and firings, but does not include personal clay tools, please see below. Students may purchase additional clay from Mudflat; students may not bring in any clays or glazes from other studios or suppliers. Tuition also includes use of the studio classrooms during open lab hours. Mudflat does offer financial aid. Please see our EBT Card to Culture Page or our Financial Aid page on the website for more info. Tuition must be paid in full to complete your registration. Clay Tools Personal clay tools are not provided for adult classes, but may be purchased at Mudflat. We have an assortment of individual clay tools available for sale or a basic 8-piece beginning tool set. These can be purchased the first day of class in Mudflat's office. Refund Policy Refund policy for all classes, independent study & affiliated: Tuition for classes is refundable minus the service & processing fees if you cancel two weeks before the semester begins . If you cancel your class after that date, tuition is non-refundable. Credits or transfers will not be issued for missed classes. Community Guidelines Policy Mudflat Pottery School is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment free from discrimination and harassment for all participants, including students, faculty, studio artists, staff, board members, and the public. Mudflat leadership is committed to ensuring that the studio is a space where people of all identities and abilities feel respected and valued. It is expected that everyone at Mudflat will contribute to a culture in which all participants feel personally safe, listened to, valued, and treated with fairness and respect. We expect everyone to embrace these values and to express them in studio interactions and through everyday practice. We kindly ask all students to read our full list of community guidelines and agree to them during the class sign-up process. Your understanding and adherence to these guidelines help us create a positive and respectful environment for everyone. Read the full list of community guidelines here . Makeup class policy for the 14-week long semester classes Instructor-Initiated Cancellations: When an instructor must cancel a class or when Mudflat closes due to inclement weather, a formal makeup class will be scheduled for all enrolled students. Student-Initiated Absences: If a student misses a class for personal reasons, there are no formal makeup classes, class transfers, or refunds provided. Students who must miss a session are encouraged to: Notify their instructor in advance when possible Practice missed skills during designated open lab hours Pottery Pickup Storage Period: All unclaimed work is kept for two months and will be disposed of on the last Wednesday of the second month. For example, work made in May must be collected by the last Wednesday of July. Please note the following exceptions: June work is given an extra month due to the August break, and must be collected by the last Wednesday of September. December work receives additional time following the holiday closure and studio reopening. 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.

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

Board of Directors Taryn Bone . Julie Corwin President Michelle Lakov . Kevin Brown Treasurer Lynn Gervens . Emily Newmann . Lynn Cannici . Bob Herman . Kris Sanders Secretary Alaine Coffey . Lisa Kennedy . Amy Sutherland Vice President 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