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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

Mudflat Community Outreach Mudflat has a long history of special programs and outreach as an ongoing commitment to the local community and to enhance and encourage the vital, creative development of ceramic arts in the greater Boston area. Programs include but are not limited to weekly classes for Somerville Full Circle High School students, afterschool clay classes at Somerville Community School programs and field trips for local Girl Scout troops. We have also provided preschool and kindergarten field trips from area centers and schools, clay classes at Somerville senior centers, and material and technical support for clay projects and classes at local elementary schools and centers. These programs are offered at a reduced fee schedule. We also receive financial support from the Somerville Arts Council, the Somerville School Department, the Somerville Council on Aging, plus contributions from individuals and foundations and proceeds from Mudflat fundraising events. If your school classroom, community group, youth group, or afterschool program is interested in clay programs, at Mudflat or at your facility, please contact the Mudflat office for scheduling and pricing. 2023 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS: Capuano Childhood Learning Center East Somerville Public Library Riverside Community Care The Welcome Project Elizabeth Peabody House The Dojo at SomerNova Cambridge Health Alliance Elders Teen Empowerment Team Brave HomeBase East Somerville Mainstreet board The Welcome Project LIPS programs Mystic Learning Center Cambridge Health Alliance Mental Wellness Housing families Inc. 2020 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS: Mystic Learning Center, Somerville - Family workshop Home Base Veterans' program - Family and adult workshops Teen Empowerment Medford Girls Scouts troops Somerville Community Corp - community fair 2022 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS: The Mystic Learning Center workshops The Mystic Learning Center public art program, "Amplify Your Voice" Bench tile mural Somerville Peace Camp workshops HomeBase Adventure Series family workshops Science Club for Girls workshop and video Cambridge Health Alliance elders workshops Riverside Community Care Teen Empowerment Tile project at Graham & Parks School, Cambridge with Emily Newmann 2019 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS: Mystic Learning Center, Somerville – family, preteen & teen workshops The Welcome Project, Somerville – family workshop East Somerville Community School, Somerville/afterschool – grades K-2 Kennedy School enrichment – grades K, 1, 2 Cambridge Health Alliance senior classes HomeBase Veteran's Programs - family and adult workshops Teen Empowerment workshops Somerville Peace Camp Boston Children's School summer program 2021 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS: Teen Empowerment - 8 month public art program Somerville Peace Camp Mystic Learning Center, Somerville - staff workshop Beautiful Stuff Project - collaboration Sociedad Latina - staff workshop 2018 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS: Mystic Learning Center, Somerville – family, preteen & teen workshops The Welcome Project, Somerville – family workshop Columbus School, Medford/pottery clubs - grades , K-1 and 2-5 Healey School, Somerville/afterschool - grades K-2 and 3-5 East Somerville Community School, Somerville/afterschool – grades K-2 and 3-5 Kennedy School enrichment – grades K, 1, 2 Somerville Full Circle School weekly class- grades 9-12 Boston Children’s School summer program Cambridge Health Alliance senior classes The Cambridge Homes senior classes HomeBase Veteran's Programs - family and adult workshops Teen Empowerment workshops Somerville Peace Camp Check out a video from the 8-month Teen Empowerment program

Support Mudflat! Your gift helps make it possible For over 50 years, Mudflat has been more than a pottery studio—it's a place where creativity flourishes, community forms, and lives change through the ceramic arts. From the student taking their first class to the internationally recognized artist-in-residence, from the child on a field trip to the veteran finding healing through clay—every person who walks through our doors is part of something special. And it's made possible by donors like you. Learn more about making an impact! Donate! Make a tax-deductible donation today! List of Funds Learn about funds to designate your donations Other ways to support Learn more about other ways to give through planned giving, investment donations and more! Scholarships Directly impact students at Mudflat by donating to our Scholarship Funds Annual Reports Learn more about our organization!

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

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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

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

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

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Annual Reports Our impact, year by year Our annual reports showcase the impact of your support—from students served and scholarships awarded to artistic achievements and organizational growth. Explore our journey year by year and see how your support makes it all possible to continue building a thriving center or the ceramic arts. Thank you for being part of Mudflat's story! 2025 Annual Report Highlights Engagement Residencies Exhibitions Community Engagement 4,090 total participants across all programs 1,205 adults enrolled in classes 744 adults enrolled in workshops 1,085 adults & children participated in community programs, field trips, and corporate workshops 865 adults attended presentations & exhibitions Residency Programs Hosted Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez (Cranston, RI) for the 2025 Artist of Color Summer Residency Welcomed Felissa King (Indianapolis, IN) as 2025–26 Artist-in-Residence Continued 29-year tradition of year-long residencies Exhibitions 7 total exhibitions throughout the year The Mudflat Cup Show (Year 2), juried by Kyle Scott Lee — 250 cups by 96 artists "No Apologies" national exhibition juried by Corran Shrimpton — 44 pieces by 34 artists Community at Mudflat Served community partners including Cambridge Health Alliance, East Somerville Public Library, Seaport Academy, HomeBase, Riverside Community Care, and Missituk School Clay Club Summer interns: Navi Tshibambe (SMFA) and Juno Soleil (MassArt) Tech Education Program completed with 4 students: Katherine McKie, Jenn Lima, and Kyle Strom Three staff members celebrated major anniversaries: Gabrielle Fougère (25 years), Cary Atsalis (15 years), and Kate Kuligowski (10 years) 2025 marked Mudflat's 54th year serving the Greater Boston ceramic arts community Annual Reports Listed by Year Click the year to view the report 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015