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Friends of Mudflat Perks Subscription (Formerly called Membership) Enrolled students who take classes every semester and/or sign up for workshops, might be interested in purchasing a Mudflat Perks Subscription at the time of registration. 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: When taking new subscribers, 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. 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

Studio Rental Available Associate Artist Space Looking for one Associate Ceramic Artist, beginning September 1, 2026. Applications are due July 13, 2026. Apply here There is one associate artist space available in Studio #11. This is a shared studio in a 300 square foot room, with a total of 6 artists. Rental includes 24-hour access, access to electric and gas kilns, and use of other studio and classroom equipment such as a slab roller, extruders and spray booth. Mudflat provides one shelving unit for each Associate Artist and there is 1 pottery wheel and 1 common table to be shared. No kilns may be installed in studio. Monthly rent is $265.00. Rent does not include clay, glazes or firings, but clay, glazes and firings may be purchased through Mudflat at additional cost. Associate artists are not required to fire their own work; work can be fired in Mudflat’s student kilns. Artists are eligible to enroll in a training and authorization process for firing Mudflat kilns. Mudflat is a community studio and all studio artists are required to participate in Mudflat sponsored events and fundraising activities, including Mudflat’s Open Studio and Pottery Sale, held in May and December each year. Teaching opportunities are available. Applications will be reviewed by a committee. Applicants who are already present in the Mudflat community will be given preference for Associate Artist studios. Review criteria will include applicant’s level of professionalism and quality of clay work, ability to work independently, and enthusiasm for participation in a community ceramic studio. To apply, please fill out our online application and include 5 images of your work.

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 Summer Clay at Mudflat! Registration for our short August semester is coming up! Check out our August semester schedule and make your summer clay plans! Registration is happening on June 1st, 2026 at 10 am August Semester Classes 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! 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!

Call for Entries Apply now for In the Garden National Call for Entry Artists are invited to submit functional & sculptural ceramic works Juried by: Felissa King Applications Deadline: August 7, 2026 Apply here DATES: Submission deadline: Aug 7, 2026 Notification date: August 24, 2026 Work arrival: September 14-20, 2026 Opening reception: Oct 2, 2026 Closing date: November 1, 2026 Work pickup start/shipments out by: November 5, 2026 Payment sent by: November 15, 2026 About the Juror: 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 Prospectus Eligibility: Artists over 18 residing in the US or Canada Work(s) must be completed within the last 3 years Only original works will be accepted. Accepted works must be the same as the image that is submitted. No substitutions will be accepted. Artwork must be under 25 inches in any direction and must weigh less than 30 lbs. Work must be created using at least 50% clay Work must be ready to be installed upon delivery if accepted Apply: Artists may submit up to 3 entries with 2 images per entry. Fees: In order to make applying to this show more accessible and remove barriers for artists, there is no entry fee to apply Entry Procedures: Fill out the application form, Each image should be at least 200 dpi and a minimum of 1200px on the small dimension Images should be sent as JPEGs or PNGs Please label each piece with lastname_first inital_entry# (example: 1 entry with a detail shot would be Smith_J_1a.jpeg : Smith_J_1b.jpeg) Incomplete applications will not be considered Wall-mounted Work specifications: All wall-mounted ceramic pieces must meet the following requirements: Weight Limit: Wall-mounted work must weigh no more than 15 pounds. Mounting Hardware: All pieces must be equipped with a secure hanging system that utilizes a closed catch or loop (such as a wire loop, keyhole hanger, or D-ring) where the head of a screw can secure the work. The mounting system must prevent the piece from lifting off the wall once installed. Open hooks or brackets that allow the work to be dislodged are not acceptable. Artist Responsibility: Mudflat is not responsible for the failure of specialized mounting brackets, hooks, or other hanging systems provided by the artist. Artists should ensure their chosen mounting method is adequate for the weight and configuration of their piece. Work that does not meet these specifications or is deemed unsafe for wall installation may be excluded from the exhibition. Photography: Participating artists must allow Mudflat studio and gallery visitors to photograph work that is on display for promotional and educational purposes. Images of accepted works will be used by Mudflat for promotional purposes ( Including but not limited to website publications, social media sharing, printed publications, press releases). Sales: All works must be for sale. Mudflat will use digital images of selected works to sell artwork online as well as on the premises. A 50% commission will be retained by Mudflat. Payment for sold artwork(s) will be mailed no later than 2 weeks after the show closing. Pricing: Artists should price their work fairly and consistently. Prices should reflect the true value of the piece and must be consistent with pricing for comparable work the artist has offered in other venues or sales channels. Please keep in mind inflated or inconsistent pricing undermines trust with our clients and the integrity of the exhibition. SHIPPING Artists are responsible for shipping or delivery of accepted work(s) to Mudflat and are responsible for ensuring that the work(s) is packed in a safe manner to travel to and from Mudflat. Please see below for shipping guidelines. Mudflat is not responsible for pieces broken or lost in transit. No substitutions will be accepted. Mudflat will pay for return shipping if the work(s) is unsold. Any work that is hand-delivered must be picked up. Any work left at Mudflat 90 days past the closing date of the exhibition will be considered in-kind donations to Mudflat Studio. All work(s) must be received by the shipping deadline, or they may be excluded from the show. Work should be shipped to: Mudflat Studio, c/o Kate Kuligowski, 81 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145 SHIPPING GUIDELINES To ensure the safe delivery and return of your artwork, please adhere to the following shipping requirements: Packaging: All work must be shipped in sturdy, quality cardboard boxes. Double boxing is acceptable and encouraged for fragile pieces. Please do not use wooden crates, plastic totes, or other non-cardboard containers. If artists prefer to ship in wooden crates, totes etc. the artist will be responsible for return shipping costs. Packing Materials: Use only clean, reusable packing materials such as bubble wrap, packing peanuts, foam, or other professional cushioning materials. Do not include personal items such as towels, blankets, pillows, or clothing as packing materials. Weight Limit: Individual packages must not exceed 45 pounds. Insurance: Standard shipping insurance will be provided in return shipping. Artists requiring additional insurance coverage beyond the standard rate are responsible for purchasing and paying for supplemental insurance. Return Shipping: Packing materials will be reused to return your work at the conclusion of the exhibition. Please pack accordingly & supply any special instructions if needed. Originality of Artwork: All work submitted must be the artist's own original creation. Submitted pieces may not be copied, reproduced, or substantially derived from the work of other artists, copyrighted material, or other protected sources. Artists must hold full rights to their work and any incorporated elements. Artwork found to be plagiarized or in violation of copyright will be immediately removed from the exhibition and returned to the artist. The exhibition organizers reserve the right to verify the originality of submitted work and may request documentation of the creative process if authenticity is questioned. Terms and Conditions: Accepted artwork may not be withdrawn prior to the closing dates of the exhibition. Mudflat Studio reserves the right to exclude work from the exhibition that arrives damaged, is unstable, has major flaws ( such as cracks in food surfaces etc.) or work that differs from the originally submitted entry images. Pieces must be ready for exhibition and be able to be installed by Mudflat staff.

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 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. 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. 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. Eliane Medina Eliane (she/her/hers) received her BFA in studio art from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA in 2016. From 2017-2019, she was an assistant to Deborah Schwartzkopf at Rat City Studios in Seattle, WA and taught ceramics in the Seattle area. In 2019, Eliane moved to southern Sweden, where her mother is originally from. There, she opened a community studio offering various pottery classes and events from 2020-2022. She is now living in the Boston area and teaching ceramics at Mudflat. Eliane's work consists of wheelthrown and handbuilt functional pieces, often depicting the human form and playfully highlighting everyday objects and events. 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. 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.

Technical Education Program A 1-year education program for hands-on ceramic technical skill building, designed for students who are interested in learning more about clays, glazes, kilns, firings, and studio maintenance. The next Tech Ed program will begin in January 2027. Applications are due: September 27, 2026 Open to intermediate to advanced level students, to be selected by application each year, based on interest, availability, and commitment. Prior ceramic technical experience is not required. Time commitment from students is 10 hours/week (spread over 3 days per week) for an entire year. Students must be available during daytime hours, typically between 10 am and 6 pm. Over the course of the year, the weekly schedule will change to accommodate learning different skills and tasks, and to match kiln firing schedules. Only 3-5 students will be selected for the year-long program. During the first semester students will be trained in all aspects of ceramic technical information. Topics include: Clays: clay body materials, clay recycling Slips and glazes: chemistry and mixing/maintaining Kilns: loading, firing, and unloading electric and gas kilns, as well as maintaining the shelves & kiln furniture Studio maintenance: cleaning, clay deliveries, etc. Following completion of the first semester, students will continue working independently as technical staff trainees through the following 2 semesters, with an added focus on training to fire our gas kilns. Gas kiln firings range in length from 8-9 hours for a bisque firing, to 11-13 hours for a glaze firing --students are expected to attend the entire firing. Applicants should be aware that there are physical demands involved in this work, including ability to lift/carry 50 lbs of clay or other materials. Tuition for the first semester is $850.00. Tuition for the second and third semesters is $600.00 each semester. Mudflat will provide additional shelf space and 24 hour access for all 3 semesters to participants. We will only consider applications for this program from people who are able to make a commitment for a full year, and who have flexible availability during daytime work hours. If you are working full-time, this program is not a good fit. However, if you are taking extended time off from your job, or are in between jobs for at least a year and want to work intensely in clay, then do apply - we would love to hear from you! Apply using the button below: Apply for the Tech Ed Program

Late Night Clay Join us for this fun benefit event where currently enrolled students can come and work late into the night on Friday, June 5th, 8 pm - 12 am! In addition to extra work time, you can enjoy fun games, raffle prizes, tunes and snacks! All proceeds from this event benefit the Mudflat Financial aid fund. To see how your dollars can impact our community, learn more about the financial aid funds here Pre-registration: $30 | At the door: $40 Register below! Late Night Clay Fri, Jun 05 More info Sold out

Scholarships Help Make Ceramic Arts Accessible to all At Mudflat, we believe financial barriers shouldn't stand between anyone and their creative potential. Since 1998, our scholarship funds have awarded $95,767 to 517 students—children, teens, and adults—ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, create, and grow through the ceramic arts. * If you are looking to apply for a scholarship, please visit our site here * Impact of Scholarships $179,115 Awarded since 1998 4 Different Scholarship Funds 814 Students Supported $15,760 Awarded in 2024 Help us award more Scholarships! Scholarships are funded by individual donations and Open Studio Pottery Raffle revenues. Every individual donation to our scholarship funds directly changes someone's life. Whether you give $25 or $2,500, you're helping someone discover their creativity, build new skills, and find community at Mudflat. Donate Scholarship Funds John McCooey Scholarship Fund Established 1998 Supporting adult students who need financial assistance for any adult class. This fund honors John McCooey, a devoted Mudflat student whose passion for ceramics inspired this legacy of making art accessible to all. Who it serves: Adults needing financial assistance Elee Koplow Scholarship Fund Established 2004 Helping children, teens, and families discover the joy of working with clay together. Created in memory of beloved Mudflat artist and teacher Elee Koplow, this fund ensures young people can explore their creativity regardless of family finances. Who it serves: Children, teens, and parent & child classes Ellen Schorr Scholarship Fund Established 2015 Honoring Mudflat's founder by supporting serious students pursuing deeper education in ceramic arts. Ellen Schorr's vision created Mudflat, and this fund continues her commitment to nurturing dedicated artists. Who it serves : Adult students seriously pursuing ceramic arts education Judith Fuchel-Mahler Scholarship Fund Established 2016 Empowering students exploring the sculptural side of ceramics. This fund celebrates Judith Fuchel-Mahler's artistic legacy by supporting those who want to develop their handbuilding and sculpture skills. Who it serves: Adult students studying handbuilding and sculpture

Frequently Asked Questions: What are the dates for the class semesters? Mudflat has three 14-week long semesters each year, along with a short August semester. See the current semester dates here. How much do classes cost? For adult classes, tuition is $850.00 for 14 weeks unless otherwise noted. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay (1 bag) with glazes and firings. Students purchase additional clay from Mudflat; students may not bring in any clays or glazes from other studios or suppliers. Tuition also includes use of the studio classrooms during open lab hours - specific days and times are listed here. For children's classes & 4-week long classes, tuition is $280.00 and includes all materials. Does Mudflat sell clay and pottery tools? Yes, but only to our enrolled students. We are not a pottery supply store, but we do have clay and tools for sale for our students. Clay tools are not provided for adult classes, but may be purchased at Mudflat. A basic set of five tools costs $30.00-$45.00 – class teachers can recommend tools for your class. A big assortment of clay tools are available for sale at Mudflat. Does Mudflat offer drop-in times to work in clay? No, we do not offer this option. But we do offer one-time introductory workshops for adults (see Date Night workshops and Adult Intro workshops). How do I register for a class or workshop? Register for a class or workshop using our online registration form on our website. Read more about the registration process here . If you wish to visit our facility, please call the Mudflat office at 617-628-0589. How can I purchase pottery made by Mudflat artists? Mudflat hosts two Open Studio/Sale events each year – the first weekend of May, in conjunction with Somerville Open Studios, and early December for 10 days. Typically 96 Mudflat artists participate, displaying a wide range of functional and sculptural clay work. What are the Open Lab Hours at Mudflat? Adult students in classes and independent study are encouraged to come to Mudflat for additional studio practice time during lab hours. Find the current open lab hour times here ! Open Lab Hours are included in class tuition and enrolled adult students can come to as many as they can fit into their schedule. No need to sign up in advance! What is Mudflat’s refund policy? Refund policy for all Classes, Independent Study & Affiliated: Tuition for classes is refundable minus both the service fee paid by the registrant and the processing fee paid by Mudflat if you cancel two weeks before the semester begins. If you cancel your class after that date, tuition is non-refundable. Credits or transfers will not be issued for missed classes. Refund policy for Kid/Teen classes: Tuition for classes is refundable minus both the service fee paid by the registrant and the processing fee paid by Mudflat if you cancel two weeks before the session begins. If you cancel your class after that date, tuition is non-refundable. Refund policy for Workshops: Tuition for workshops is refundable minus both the service fee paid by the registrant and the processing fee paid by Mudflat if you cancel two weeks before the workshop date. If you cancel your workshop after that date, tuition may be non-refundable. Credits, refunds or transfers will not be issued for missed dates. Can I fire pottery in your kilns? No, we do not fire any outside work or rent kiln space – you must be enrolled in a Mudflat class or be a Mudflat studio artist to have work fired here. We only fire clay that has been purchased from Mudflat. Does Mudflat repair broken ceramic pieces? No, we are not able to offer this service. We recommend that you get an epoxy from your local hardware store that is specifically for repairing ceramics – follow the directions for application on the tube and work slowly. You may want to try fitting all the pieces together first without the glue. Once repaired, your piece is now decorative – we do not recommend that you use a repaired piece for functional use any more. I am a current Mudflat student. Can I bring a guest to the studio to do clay work? Yes, Mudflat has a GUEST POLICY! Current students are welcome to bring a guest (adult or child) to Mudflat during non-class/Open Lab hour time to share working in clay. Times available are: Monday, Wednesday: 1-6:30 pm Friday: 1-8 pm Saturday: 1-6 pm Sunday, 10 am -6 pm Confirm a day and time with the Mudflat office prior to visit. Guest fee is $25 per person, per visit. Fee does not include materials. Your guest should use your clay and tools, and you are responsible for your guest and any work they produce. Please be respectful of other students working in the classrooms. What is parking like at Mudflat? Being an urban clay studio, you can expect city parking when coming to Mudflat. There are metered spots up and down Broadway. Meters cost 25 cents for 12 minutes. Meters can be paid with quarters, or you can use the ParkMobile app if you have a smartphone. Be sure to look out for the street signs when parking as there is a lot of resident only parking. Learn more about parking in Somerville by visiting the Somerville Traffic and Parking website . Mudflat is also close to the Sullivan Square T-stop and on a few bus routes if you prefer to take public transportation. Does Mudflat offer raku, pit or wood firings? While we would love to offer many alternative firing methods, we are somewhat limited in our firing options as we are located in an urban setting without access to open outdoor spaces for these types of firings. The good news is that there are opportunities to explore different firing methods at other venues in Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Vermont! Still have some questions? Feel free to contact us using the button below! Email us

Open Studio & Pottery Sales Mudflat's Open Studio and Sales, held every May and December, showcase the ceramic art work of our studio artists, faculty, and students. These events provide an opportunity for friends, family, and the public to visit Mudflat to view an exceptional variety of functional and sculptural claywork. Many of our artists donate pottery and sculpture for a raffle to benefit Mudflat's Scholarship Fund - you select which pieces you'd like to win! Artists also donate one-of-a-kind pots to be sold to benefit Mudflat's fundraising initiatives; 100% of the purchase price of these pottery pieces goes directly to those special funds. Here’s your opportunity to purchase a beautiful handmade work of art and support Mudflat, all at the same time! A portion of the revenues from this sale, as well as the scholarship raffle and fund donations, benefit Mudflat. Admission to these events are free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible. Don't miss it! RSVP for the next sale! No events at the moment

ABOUT MUDFLAT STUDIO Mudflat Studio is a non-profit organization in Somerville, Massachusetts, offering classes, workshops, outreach programming and events focusing on the ceramic arts. We foster an environment where students and artists can be creative, receive a rich and varied educational experience and participate in a large artistic community. Our goal is to share our passion for working with clay, and encourage our students to discover ways to express themselves working with this responsive material, creating functional, sculptural and decorative work. Our strengths are that we focus on a single medium, we offer learning opportunities to all ages, and our students work in close proximity to professional studio artists. Mudflat is committed to maintaining an organizational culture and a set of core values in all interactions with and relationships among its students, faculty, studio artists, board, staff, funders and neighbors. These interactions are welcoming, collaborative, collegial, egalitarian, supportive, and also fun! A nonprofit, 501(C)3 organization, Mudflat is funded by tuition, studio fees and donations from students, artists, and community members, as well as the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and the Somerville Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Mudflat receives financial support from foundations, corporations, and individuals. Mudflat's Mission Mudflat's mission is to promote and expand appreciation of and participation in the ceramic arts. Mudflat provides the metropolitan Boston community with classes, workshops, outreach programming and events for students of all ages, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Mudflat also provides a mix of studio rentals, which attract and support accomplished clay artists in a dynamic artistic community, centered on a single medium and shared creative process. Vision: Building on its success since its founding in 1971, as a well-respected, community ceramics studio and school, Mudflat's success in the future will be assured by: Offering a breadth and depth of high quality programs that improve the technical and creative skills of potters of all ages and abilities and promote excellence in the ceramic arts Providing studio arrangements that encourage interactions and collaborations among ceramic artists Being recognized nationally for serving our local community Attracting national artists, teachers, and donors Being a respected member of the national ceramics community Mudflat Pottery School, Inc. is committed to creating a community that is free of any kind of harassment. Mudflat does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, or veteran status. Values: Mudflat is committed to maintaining an organizational culture and a set of core values in all interactions with and relationships among its students, faculty, studio artists, board, staff, funders and neighbors that is: Welcoming Collaborative Collegial Egalitarian Supportive Fun

Kids Class Options Kids Handbuilding For ages 5-8, kids learn the basics of handbuilding with clay to create a new projects each class with Mudflat instructor Eliane Medina. Thursdays, 4-6 pm Fall 2026 Kids Classes For the Fall Semester, Mudflat will be offering two 6-week session of classes. Check back early July for new class dates! Registration for the Fall kids classes will begin on July 16th at 10 am. 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 Register for a Kids 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 No events at the moment