Adult Workshops Mudflat's 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. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us Sold Out Soda Firing Workshop #2 Mon, Oct 26 Sold out Sold Out Glazing 101+ Sun, Nov 08 Sold out Fall 2026 Adult Workshop Descriptions Soda Firing Learn about soda firing, an alternative to Mudflat’s regular high fire reduction and oxidation kiln firings. This workshop includes an orientation meeting that will discuss clay bodies, best forms to make, application of flashing slips, texture considerations, glaze choice and glazing tips, plus what happens in a soda kiln during the firing. Mudflat’s tech staff will wad, load, fire and unload the kiln. Limited to 10 people for each section. Students are eligible to enroll in one Soda workshop per semester but can add themselves to the waitlist for the other workshop should more space become available. Skill level: Not recommended for beginning students. Fall #1 Workshop: Orientation: Monday, September 14, 6-7 pm Firing: Thursday, October 22 Fall #2 Workshop: Orientation: Monday, October 26, 6-7 pm Firing: Thursday, December 10 Tuition: $280, Subscribers $224, Includes one 25-lb clay Instagram for Potters: Growing Your Audience and Sharing Your Work with Taryn Bone Instagram has become an important tool for potters to share their work, connect with other makers, and build an audience for their ceramics. This workshop introduces practical strategies for using Instagram more intentionally, from understanding the algorithm to creating engaging posts and reels. Whether you are just starting out or looking to grow an existing account, participants will learn best practices for content creation, posting strategy, and audience engagement. The instructor will also provide individual Instagram audits and feedback during the session. Participants should arrive with a fully charged phone and be prepared to access their Instagram account during the workshop. Saturday September 19, 2-5 pm $30, subscribers $24 Mosaics with Gabrielle Fougere Use your broken, rejected and discarded ceramic pieces to create decorative mosaic works in this two-part hands-on workshop with Mudflat teacher Gabrielle Fougere. Bring your ideas for a wall hanging, a tray, or a small tabletop. A descriptive handout and a supply list will be sent to registered students. Part 1: Saturday September 26, 2-5 pm Part 2: Saturday November 14, 2-4 pm $200, subscribers $100 From Mat to Clay: Embodied Creativity Through Yoga and Ceramics with Anne Liu and sage phoenix This all-levels, two-hour workshop will invite participants to explore the connection between body, mind, and creative expression. Through a combination of yoga, breathwork, and somatic practices, we'll move together to release physical tension, regulate the nervous system, and cultivate a state of embodied presence before transitioning into exploratory clay work. Participants will use slabs, colored slips, and an assortment of tools to create a small expressive piece, with an emphasis not on technical skill but on translating the sensations, emotions, and insights from the movement practice directly into clay. Sunday Sept 20, 10 am -12 pm $50, subscribers $40 Bios: Anne Liu (she/her/hers) is an artist, recovering lawyer, 2026 Mudflat TED and a certified 200 hour yoga teacher. She is passionate about fostering a supportive community through art and movement, though she would be the first to tell you that she doesn’t consider herself a master of either. Instead, she moves through all areas of life as a student first, and tries to bring a spirit of curiosity and humility to everything she creates and teaches. sage phoenix (they/them) is an artist, expressive arts therapist, licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and 2026 Mudflat TED. Their work centers creative self-expression, healing, and embodiment. Through the arts and relational presence, sage creates welcoming spaces where people can connect more deeply with themselves and one another. They believe creativity exists within all of us, and that engaging with it can open pathways to insight and transformation. Glazing 101+ with Noni Armony In this high-fire glazing class we will review the basics of glazing but then get in-depth about a variety of glazing techniques to enhance your work. We will explore glaze-on-glaze techniques like wax and tape resist, as well as painting with glazes on glazes. Come to this class with your bisque-fired stoneware and porcelain pots, a variety of brushes of different shapes and sizes, and your questions about glazing! Sunday November 8, 10 am-1 pm $50, subscribers $40

In the Garden Juried Exhibition View & purchase work from the show online! Items 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 November 1st. Quick View Lily of the Valley Serving Bowl- Linda Laghi-MacKenzie Price $185.00 Quick View Birds and Rabbits Look at the Sun, but it's complicated- Stephen Earp Price $600.00 Quick View Country Boy - Pamela Gross Price $275.00 Quick View Pumpkin Pallet - Pamela Gross Out of stock Quick View Colorful Cowgirl - Pamela Gross Price $160.00 Quick View Untitled - Rachel Estrada Price $80.00 Quick View Floral Stacking Rice Bowls - Sarah Machemehl Price $260.00 Quick View Flower Power Vase - Sarah Brett Price $125.00 Quick View Two-tiered Serving Dish - Julie Cunningham Price $200.00 Quick View Bunnies and Blooms - Alex Macias Price $225.00 Quick View Understory - Kyle Strack Price $1,200.00 Quick View Aloe Butter Dish with Orange Handle - Anita Hettena Price $40.00 Quick View Textured Succulent Cup in Blue and Green - Anita Hettena Price $40.00 Quick View Chickadee Garden Sentinel - Meredith Kennedy Price $450.00 Quick View Garden Sparrow - Meredith Kennedy Price $225.00 Quick View Pitcher - Ian Bassett Price $130.00 Quick View Tulip Vase - Marsiella Catanoso Price $70.00 Quick View Triangle Vase - Chloe Marr-Fuller Price $75.00 Quick View Butter Dish - Chloe Marr-Fuller Price $120.00 Quick View Country Bunny, Run - Elizabeth Noonan Price $600.00 Load More

Mudflat Gallery After 25+ years, Mudflat Gallery has closed at Porter Square. Thank you to everyone who shopped with us and supported our artists. Find work by your favorite Mudflat Gallery artists at our Open Studio & Pottery Sales every May and December in Somerville.

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 2027-2028 residency are due April 5, 2027. 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 2026-2027 Artist-in-Residence, Hannah Schelb Hannah Schelb received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Augusta University in 2012. She spent the next six years immersed in the world of ceramics- working in glaze production, attending artist residencies, and teaching at community studios and K-12 schools in different parts of the U.S. In 2018, she was accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in May 2021. A year later, Schelb became a lecturer for the University of Wisconsin-Madison until 2024 and started showing work at several prominent galleries. She spent the last two years in Kansas City, Missouri, as a Foundations Resident Artist at the Belger Crane Yards Studio. Schelb’s recent work draws inspiration from childhood cartoons and explores the complexities of the human condition. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Past Year-Long Residents Felissa King 2025-2026 G.V. Kelly 2020-2021 Mike Roche 2015-2016 Lisa Graf 2010-2011 Ryan Takaba 2005-2006 Ruchika Madan 2000-2001 Corran Shrimpton 2024-2025 Clive Sithole 2019-2020 Rachel Eng 2014-2015 Debra Fleury 2009-2010 Angela Cunningham 2004-2005 Karsten Kunert 1999-2000 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 2011-2012 Nicole Peters 2006-2007 Meghan Sullivan 2001-2002

Mudflat Studio is a non-profit organization in Somerville, Massachusetts, offering pottery classes, workshops, outreach programing, residencies and events focusing on the ceramic arts. Mudflat Studio Somerville's nonprofit clay studio for makers of every age and skill level — from your first wobbly pinch pot to your 30th year on the wheel. Classes, workshops, residencies, and a working community of professional ceramic artists, all under one roof. Explore what we offer New here? Try an Intro Workshop Fall 2026 Registration Registration for our Fall semester is underway! There is still space in some or our kids classes, intro workshops and adult workshops. Check it out! Introductory Workshops Kids & Teen Classes Adult Workshops Find your Way New to Clay? Try a 4-week intro class & learn the basics Ready for more? Learn more during a 14-week semester class Already a student? Find your open lab hours Curious about Clay? Join a one-time workshop to try clay! Important Upcoming Dates! Winter Registration: General Registration: Wednesday, November 18 at 10 am Subscriber Registration: Tuesday, November 17 at 10 am Kids & Teen Registration: Thursday, November 19 at 10 am Mudflat's Holiday Open Studio & Pottery Sale: December 4-13, 2026 Opening reception, December 4, 6-9 pm View Work from our latest Exhibition, In the Garden Bunnies and Blooms - Alex Macias View Details Juried by Felissa King, see the entire show online! See the show! More than a Studio Mudflat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. It's a place where creativity flourishes, community forms, and lives change through the ceramic arts. Help us make clay accessible to everyone in our community. Learn about our Impact Donate Join the Club Class announcements, workshop announcements, and event invites in your inbox. Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting!

Friends of Mudflat Perks Subscription Enrolled students who take classes every semester and/or sign up for workshops, might be interested in purchasing a Mudflat Perks Subscription during a registration period. The Mudflat Perks Subscription provides the following benefits: 10% discount on class tuition and intro workshops Special member discount (up to 50%) on other workshops Early registration for classes and workshops* 10% discount on purchases at Mudflat Open Studio and Sale events in May and December The Mudflat Perks Subscription provides the discounts listed above but does not include studio access - you must be enrolled in a class to use the Mudflat facility. TO PURCHASE A SUBSCRIPTION: Perks Subscriptions can only be purchased during registration periods. Registration periods begin on the first day of general registration and last for 3 weeks. We do not take Perks Subscription purchases outside of a registration period. A one year Perk Subscription is $200, and your discount can be applied immediately if registering for a class or workshop. You are not required to become a Subscriber to take classes at Mudflat. TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES: In order to register, you must create a mudflat.org online account. You can find the tutorials for creating an account and registering on our registration page . RENEWAL: When your Perks Subscription is due for renewal, you will receive an invoice from Mudflat via email, rather than renew when signing up for your class or workshop. When your renewal date is approaching, invoices will be sent out at the beginning of the registration period (referenced above) and be valid for 3 weeks. If you would like to renew your Mudflat Perk Subscription, pay the invoice by the listed due date. If you do not want to renew, do not pay the invoice. Please note: Perks subscriptions do not auto-renew. Not paying the issued invoice by the due date will result in the cancellation of your Mudflat Perks Subscription. CONDITIONS: Please note there is no early registration for the August semester of classes. Subscriptions are non-transferrable. One subscription per person. The Mudflat Perks Subscription does not include studio access - you must be enrolled in a class to use the Mudflat facility. For subscription renewal, we do not accept late payment on Perks Subscription invoices once the due date has passed Become a Lifetime Subscriber! This is a great way to show your support for Mudflat. Lifetime Subscriber is for one adult and includes all of the above benefits. $2000; please contact the Mudflat office for more information. Once there are plans available for purchase, you’ll see them here. No plans available

Introductory Workshop Come try your hand at working with clay! These introductory workshops are a great way to see if you like this material. Designed for first-timers, with hands-on instruction. Choose from Adult Wheelthrowing Intro or Friday Night Wheel: WHEELTHROWING INTRO WORKSHOP Come try your hand at working with clay on the potter's wheel. Mudflat teacher Lisa Knebel will show you how to use the potter's wheel to make your own pots. Each student will save one pot that they make and it will be glazed and fired. This is a great way to see if you like this approach to working with clay. Each workshop meets Sundays, 1-3 pm FRIDAY NIGHT WHEEL Have a fun Friday night in East Somerville by trying your hands at working with clay on the potter's wheel. Mudflat teacher Jesse Dougherty will show you how to use the potter's wheel and introduce you to making your own pots. Makes a great date night! Each student will save one pot that they make and it will be glazed and fired for pick-up at a later date. Each workshop meets Fridays, 6-8 pm OTHER INFORMATION: Refund Policy Refund policy for workshops: Tuition for workshops is refundable (minus the service fee & processing fees 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. 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. 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. Register for an Introductory Workshop For introductory workshops, we will be booking dates 2 months in advance. Please see below for 2026 registration dates: January 15 at 10 am: For workshops taking place in March & April March 15 at 10 am: For workshops taking place in May & June May 15 at 10 am: For workshops taking place in July & August July 15 at 10 am: For workshops taking place in September & October September 15 at 10 am: For workshops taking place in November & December November 15 at 10 am: For workshops taking place in January & February Please note that we do not keep a waitlist for our introductory workshops. If we have a cancellation in a workshop, we will post the spot back on the site. If you are on Instagram, follow us @mudflat_studios and we will post about any space openings due to cancellations in our stories! Friday Night Wheel- Makes a great date night! Sold Out Friday Night Wheel Workshop: Oct 16 Fri, Oct 16 More info Details Friday Night Wheel Workshop: Oct 23 Fri, Oct 23 More info Register Friday Night Wheel Workshop: Nov 6 Fri, Nov 06 More info Register Friday Night Wheel Workshop: Nov 20 Fri, Nov 20 More info Register Friday Night Wheel Workshop: Dec 11 Fri, Dec 11 More info Register Wheelthrowing Intro Wheelthrowing Intro: Oct 11 Sun, Oct 11 More info Register Wheelthrowing Intro: Oct 25 Sun, Oct 25 More info Register Wheelthrowing Intro: Nov 8 Sun, Nov 08 More info Register Wheelthrowing Intro: Nov 15 Sun, Nov 15 More info Register Wheelthrowing Intro: Dec 13 Sun, Dec 13 More info Register Did you know? If you have a group of 5-15 people looking to try out clay, you could plan a private workshop with us! Learn more below: Learn more

Meet our Faculty Aimee Archambault Aimee Achambault (she/her/hers) received her MS in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and her BA in Visual Art and Education from Gordon College. Her sculptural work uses mixed media to explore growth, attachment and how objects carry personal and collective value. Aimee's work has been exhibited throughout the greater Boston area. She has taught art, ceramics and education in classes in community programs, public school art programs and college classes for 20 years. Noni Armony Noni Armony Erel (she/her/hers) has studied clay at Mudflat Studio and she took classes with ceramic artists in Tel Aviv, Israel. Her teaching experience includes teaching handbuilding classes to children and adults at the Jewish Community Day School in Watertown and wheelthrowing classes for adults. Noni is a Mudflat studio artist; she sells her work at Mudflat Gallery. Kyriakos (Cary) Atsalis Kyriakos (Cary) Atsalis (he/him/his) received his BFA from Bates College. He sells his functional clay work at craft shows and at Mudflat Gallery. His work includes commissioned mugs for Taza Chocolate in Somerville. Cary worked as the ceramics studio manager and a teacher at Castle Hill, Truro Center for the Arts, Truro MA. Cary is a Mudflat Technical Director. Katie Bosley Sabin Katie Bosley Sabin (she/her/hers) is originally from Clearwater, Florida. She earned her MFA in Ceramics from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 2021 and her BFA in Ceramics from the University of Florida in 2014. Katie has been a resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana and Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and interned at Women's Studio Workshop in Rosendale, New York. She has written articles for the Journal of the National Council for Education on Ceramics Arts and Pottery Making Illustrated and has taught ceramics at community studios across the country for nearly ten years. Jennifer DeAngelis Jennifer DeAngelis (she/her/hers) received her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art in 2004. She crafts playful handbuilt and wheelthrown functional ware along with sculptural pieces that incorporate texture and patterns. Her work was included in the 2014 “State of Clay” exhibition. Jen is a Mudflat Technical Director. Jesse Dougherty Jessica (Jesse) Dougherty (she/her/hers) received her BFA in Studio Arts with a ceramics concentration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2021. She has completed ceramic internships at both Worcester Center for Crafts and at Mudflat. Today, Jesse teaches ceramics in the Boston area in addition to her technical work at Mudflat. Jesse's work is not defined by one process of making. Her goal is to create a sense of comfort and/or joy for both herself and others, often using animals as imagery. Gabrielle Fougere Gabrielle Fougere (she/her/hers) received her BFA in Ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art. Her claywork is handbuilt decorative boxes and one of a kind planters. She sells her work at Mudflat Gallery. Her work is included in two Lark Books: "Making and Installing Handmade Tiles" and “500 Tiles”. Gabrielle is a Mudflat Administrative Assistant. Lynn Gervens Lynn Gervens (she/her/hers) received her BFA from the University of Illinois. She has been teaching ceramics since 1977 at Mudflat, other local art centers, public school programs and preschools. Lynn is the Executive Director at Mudflat, and has also served on the boards of Studio Potter, East Somerville Main Streets, and Artisan's Asylum. Her work was included in the 2014 exhibitions “State of Clay”, "Ceramics EnMASSe", and 2015 "State of Clay: Pushing Boundaries". Leah Guerin Leah Guerin (she/her/hers) has a studio in Sutton MA, producing tiles and functional pottery. She has been a high school art teacher, receiving her Master of Art Education degree from UMass Dartmouth, as well as BFAs in ceramics and art education. Doug Hansel Doug Hansel (he/him/his) has studied ceramics at the State University of New York College at Buffalo, Worcester Center for Crafts, and Mudflat Pottery School. He has been a technical assistant for Mudflat since 1998. He enjoys making simple, wheel thrown and altered forms with porcelain. Doug sells his work locally at Artisan's Way Gallery in Concord, Five Crows Gallery in Natick, and Mudflat Gallery in Cambridge, MA. His work was included in the 2014 "State of Clay" ceramic exhibition. Bob Herman After a career as a sales and marketing executive, Bob traded his suit and tie for an apron and a studio full of clay. Bob's work centers on sharing the creative possibilities of clay with others. Bob first explored ceramics in college, then set it aside while building a career and raising a family, including his two wonderful daughters. Retirement gave him the opportunity to return to the wheel and begin teaching workshops, month-long introductory wheel classes, co-leading the monthly Mudflat Studio Talks and occasionally substituting for children’s wheel classes. When not in the studio, Bob can often be found playing guitar and cooking at home. Hannah Kiernan Hannah Kiernan (she/her) graduated with a BA in Art Education and Ceramics from Emmanuel College in 2026. She worked as a studio assistant during school and also teaches classes at JP Clay in Jamaica Plain. Hannah makes both functional and sculptural pieces and especially loves making mugs to give away. Lisa Knebel Lisa Knebel (she/her/hers) received her BA from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA and has also studied at Massachusetts College of Art and the Museum School. Lisa is a Mudflat studio artist; she sells her work locally at The Cleverhand Gallery in Wellesley, Hog on Ice Gallery in Newburyport and Mudflat Gallery in Cambridge. Kate Kuligowski Kate Kuligowski (she/her/hers) has a BFA in ceramics from the State University of New York at Potsdam. Kate completed the technical education program at Mudflat and is currently a member of Mudflat's office staff. Kate's work consists of highly decorated, functional, porcelain pieces that depict animals and flowers. Kate has taught classes, workshops and afterschool programs for children and adults. David LaPierre David LaPierre (he/him/his) has been working in clay for more than 25 years. He received his BFA from the University of Connecticut. His claywork is wheelthrown, using porcelain and stoneware. David works in series of multiples of the same form while manipulating the surfaces. Kylie Marden Kylie (she/her/hers) received her BFA in Ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She works as a ceramics instructor and ceramics technician in the greater Boston area. Kylie is passionate about fostering community through making, and has led multiple empty bowls events in Boston. Her work has been shown throughout New England, including the Cultural Center of Cape Cod, The Cambridge Art Association, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Kylie works as both an illustrator and potter, creating narrative and decorative surfaces on ceramic forms. Chloe Marr-Fuller Chloë Marr-Fuller has been at Mudflat since an internship in 2000. She had a BA from College of the Atlantic and a Certificate in Graphic Design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Her current work is handbuilt porcelain decorated with colorful abstracted designs. She sells her work at galleries across Massachusetts, including Cambridge Artists Coop and Sign of the Dove in Cambridge, Clever Hand in Wellesley and Water Way Art in Great/Turners Falls. Steve Murphy Steve Murphy (he/him/his) received his BFA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He apprenticed to Keiichroh Sato, potter in Nagano-ken, Japan and was a student of Japanese Tea Ceremony with Allan Sosei Palmer. He has taught ceramics at the DeCordova Museum School, The Boston Center for Adult Education and the Fuller Museum of Crafts. His work was included in the 2014 “State of Clay” exhibition and the NHIA Ceramics Biennial Exhibition 2014. Julie Peck Julie Peck (she/her/hers) received her MFA from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. She served as an apprentice at Moravian Pottery and Tileworks, Doylestown, PA and was an Artist-in-residence at ARCO, Lisbon, Portugal. She shows her lowfire tiles and functional ware locally and nationally. Her work is included in two Lark books, “500 Tiles” and “500 Vases”. Tracy Raymond Tracy Raymond (she/her/hers) has studied clay at the Harvard Ceramics Studio, Rhode Island School of Design and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Her teaching experience includes wheelthrowing classes for adults, and field trips for youth groups. Hannah Schelb Hannah Schelb received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Augusta University in 2012. She spent the next six years immersed in the world of ceramics- working in glaze production, attending artist residencies, and teaching at community studios and K-12 schools in different parts of the U.S. In 2018, she was accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in May 2021. A year later, Schelb became a lecturer for the University of Wisconsin-Madison until 2024 and started showing work at several prominent galleries. She spent the last two years in Kansas City, Missouri, as a Foundations Resident Artist at the Belger Crane Yards Studio. Schelb’s recent work draws inspiration from childhood cartoons and explores the complexities of the human condition. Corran Shrimpton Corran Shrimpton (she/her/hers) is from Syracuse, NY and received her MFA from Georgia State University and her BFA from Alfred University. She has worked at a number of ceramic studios including The Saratoga Clay Arts Center in upstate NY, the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, FL and the Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago, IL. Her work explores the restriction and contortion of women’s bodies required by our beauty-obsessed culture and prompts us to consider our expectations of femininity, their origins, and their effects. Corran is Mudflat's 2024-25 AIR. Richelle Sopher ---

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. Make sure that you create your account using the email that you previously used to sign up for your past Mudflat subscription/classes. I didn't get a confirmation email after I registered Confirmation emails sent after registration are automated and come from our website via Kate. If you did not receive this email, please check your junk or spam folder. I'm a subscriber and I tried to register on the early registration day but got a message that I don't have access to the page. If you are a current subscriber and you receive a message that you do not have access to the page to register, check the following: It is the correct day and time of early registration You are signed into your account on Mudflat.org You are using the same email that Mudflat has on file to create your Mudflat.org account If you have checked the following and it is all correct, contact kate@mudflat.org I am away during registration, can a friend sign me up? Yes, of course! Just be sure that they enter your information when checking out/filling out the form so that we know who is attending the class. It's registration time, but I do not see any of the classes. What should I do? You may have to refresh your page when registration opens in order to see the classes. If you have refreshed and still do not see the classes, try holding down the shift key and pressing refresh. This is a great way to try to resolve an issue when the website isn't loading properly.

Upcoming Events at Mudflat 4 days to the event In the Garden; National Juried Exhibition Fri, Oct 02 Mudflat MPR More info Learn more & RSVP Past Juried Exhibition - October 3- November 2 2025 No Apologies 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

Tuttle Talk Presentations Mudflat hosts "Tuttle Talks" on Friday evenings, featuring artist presentations, films and mini-workshops. Tuttle Talks are free and open to the public. No events at the moment