The Mudd Room Classes
The Mudd Room offers a variety of classes including Pottery Wheel Throwing Lessons, Kids' Classes, and Adult Classes.
Pottery Wheel Throwing Lessons
Intro Lesson: $30, Approximately 1 hour, demonstration, step-by-step instruction, clay, tools, first bisque firing, glaze, and glaze firing provided. Clay requires drying time before bisque firing. Must call ahead to schedule an appointment. No prior experience needed. One finished piece guaranteed (throw 3 small bowls, keep 1). 2 person lessons available, $45 (each throw 1 small bowl, glazing not included).
3 lessons for $70: Progress and learn new techniques each lesson. Learn to throw several different forms, use shaping and trimming tools, and pull and attach handles. Clay, bisque firing, and tools provided.
***Advanced individualized lessons are available for special weekly rates. Must purchase 10, 20, or 25 pounds of clay. Call for more details.
Purchasing Low-fire Earthenware Clay for in-studio use:
*Price includes bisque firing
Clay per pound $3
10 pounds of clay $20
25 pounds of clay $40
Kids’ Classes
All kids’ classes included guided instruction with the project; most projects have a step-by-step process. Pieces made in a glazing class will be ready to pick up 4-7 days later. All clay working will require drying time before it can be “bisque” fired and ready to paint with glaze. You can choose to pick up as-is or stay and paint a glaze onto it and have it glaze fired for the cost of a studio fee ($5 kids). Classes may take 1-2 hours depending on registration. Please call or email to register. All classes are subject to change and cancellation. You are welcome to stay, run errands (may leave kids 8 years and older), or paint while you wait and pay no studio fee. Recommended ages are 7 and up, but some classes are great for all ages. Classes are for kids only; parents who wish participate must pay an additional $7 studio fee. Please sit back and observe while your child explores their creative side!
Club Mudd: $15- 4pm-7pm Every Thursdays Afterschool Clay Working
Come in anytime from 4pm-7pm to make something out of clay! We have lots of texture and carving tools, examples, stamps and push molds, and we can help you with design ideas. We can also assist you with creating something from clay for school projects. Price includes clay, tools, supplies, and bisque firing. Ok to drop off ages 8+; must purchase additional clay if staying more than 1 hour. Drying time is required before the first “bisque” firing. Once it is bisque fired you can pick up as-is or stay and paint a glaze onto it and have it glaze fired for the cost of a studio fee ($5 kids).
Feb. 5, Sun.: $15 – 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm
Paint a Heart Shaped Box: Choose colors, Follow step-by-step instructions for the background, then personalize with dots, stamps, names, or other designs. Each box comes out beautiful and unique!
Feb. 10: $15 – 1pm
Mosaic Heart Frame: Choose from endless colorful bits and pieces, make a pattern or neat design, and glue them onto a wooden frame. Take your masterpiece home the same day, let dry for 24 hours and follow the instructions in your take-home grout kit.
Feb. 12, Sun.: $15 – 12:30pm
Fish Hand Print Plate: Follow step-by-step instructions to create an underwater scene with your hand print as the fish! Add finger print sea creatures! We have examples! /p>
Feb. 20: $15 – 11am or 1pm
Hand Print Fish Plate: Follow step-by-step instructions to create an underwater scene with your hand print as the fish! Add finger print sea creatures! We have examples!
Feb. 24 - Friday -School's Out!: $18 - 11am
Teacher’s Gift Finger Print Flower Pot: Add finger print critters to a terra cotta planter! See examples of flowers, bugs, animals, and tons more, make a neat design with finger prints and stamp a message to your favorite teacher (or person)! Sign up today! (parents are welcome to help ages 6 and under) Great for all ages!
March 4 - Sunday: $30 - 1pm
Parent-Child Clay Hand Print Plaque Class: Bring your little one(s) in to make a unique plaque from clay! Push hand and/or foot prints into a clay slab, add name, and date, stamp a border design, add holes for hanging, make a cut-out to turn it into a frame, or add your own flair! We have toys and coloring pages available to keep little ones busy while you decorate as much or as little as you like! Great for all ages!
March 18 - Sunday: $18 - 1pm
Color Spinner Plate: Spin your colors on and let your creativity fly! Amazing results for even the youngest painter! Add stamps, scratch-through design, hand prints, and more! Great for all ages!
Spring Break Club Mudd: Session I – 11am, Session II – 1pm: $15 each or all 4 classes for $48
Mar. 27: Hand building with clay: Owl Wall hangers – Step-by-step class. Each owl comes out unique! Fun textures and patterns!
Mar. 28: Color Spinner Plate: Color Spinner Plate: Colors fly in every direction! Choose colors to spin a background design onto your plate and then personalize and decorate it with: a hand print (optional), stamps, and other tools. Great for all ages!
Mar. 29: Mosaic Flower Pot: Choose from endless colorful bits and pieces, make a pattern or neat design, and glue them onto a flower pot. Take your masterpiece home the same day, let dry for 24 hours and follow the instructions in your take-home grout kit. Option for younger kids: Paint a Flower Pot and add Finger print designs.
Mar. 30: Mother’s Day Present: Paint a Flower Vase: Follow step-by-step instructions then choose from countless design options to make a vase that Mom will love using! Great for all ages!
May 28: $16 – 11am or 1pm
Paint a Garden Gnome – Help with planning out your colors and keeping track of coats, must register by May 10.
May 31: $14 – 3pm or 6pm
Ready for Summer Ice cream bowl: Paint an ice-cream bowl for summer! Follow step-by-step instructions then add fun designs with stamps and other tools. Great for all ages!
June 1: $15 - 11am, 1pm, or 6pm
Father’s Day Present: #1 Dad Trophy pencil holder - Follow step-by-step instructions then add team logo or design that Dad will love! Great for all ages!
***Don’t miss “Club Mudd” Summer classes every Tues.-Fri. Schedule available in May!! New and exciting classes each day! Sign up for one or many!***
Adult Classes
Saturdays 4pm-6pm
Glazing Classes include step-by-step instruction, tools, supplies, and firing; pick-up 4-7 days later.
Clay working classes include clay, step-by-step instruction, tools, supplies, and first “bisque” firing; clay requires drying time before firing. Additional clay is available for purchase. We will call you once it is bisque fired, you can pick up as-is or stay and paint a glaze onto it and have it glaze fired for the cost of a studio fee ($7).
Check out our Gallery page for examples or visit us at the Mudd Room to see some finished products.
Feb. 11, Sat. - Platter w/ Slip Trailing $40
Construct a slab built platter then create awesome texture and design with slip trailing.
Feb. 12, Sun. - Couples Pottery Wheel Throwing Lesson $45
1 hour sessions, 1 couple per hour. Learn to throw a small bowl on the pottery wheel with step-by-step instruction.
Feb. 19, Sun. - Crystal and Pottery Glazes 101 $12 + piece(s)
Dazzle your family and friends with a professional looking piece of pottery made by you! Use crystal and specialty glazes with our helpful techniques to create amazing results.
Feb. 25, Sat. 4pm-6pm - Leaf Bowl or Vase $40
See example of leaf bowl below (made from terra cotta – red clay). Each one turns out unique!
Feb. 26, Sun. 11am or 2pm - Color Spinner (glazing class) $12 + piece(s)
Every piece turns out awesome when you use the color spinner!! Create a unique team design, a fun party platter, or groovy plates to use for any occasion!
March 3, Sat. 4pm-6pm - Platter, bowl, or vase w/ multi-colored clay Inlay design $45
Step-by-step instruction and stunning results! Piece is clear glazed after bisque firing.
March 10, Sat. 4pm-6pm- Paint a Flower Pot with finger print design - $30
Instructions, design planning, example, and lot of tools.
March 17, Sat. 4pm-6pm- Wax Resist 101 $12 + piece(s)
Instruction on layering with wax resist and scratch through designs using crystal and specialty glazes.
March 24, Sat. 4pm-6pm - Mosaic Tray $45
Choose from endless colorful bits and pieces, make a pattern or design, and glue them onto a wooden tray. Take your masterpiece home the same day, let dry for 24 hours and follow the instructions in your take-home grout kit.
March 31, Sat. 4pm-6pm - Color Spinner (glazing class) $12 + piece(s)
Colors fly in every direction! Make a Game Day platter or chip-n-dip that will amaze your friends!
April 7, Sat. 4pm-6pm- Leaf Bowl or Vase $40
Step-by-step instructions, easy as pie!
April 14, Sat. 2pm-4pm - Hand Print Hanging Plaque (Parent and child class) $35
We will have clay heart plaques already formed with holes for hanging. Parents and children (ages 1 week to 12 years) come in to push hand prints into the soft clay plaque and decorate it with stamps and textures, carve or stamp in name and date, and enjoy some quality time together. We have plenty of room for strollers, car seats, and will have an area set up with games and toys for little ones who may not be that “into” it. Taking the hand prints is quick and easy, so you can spend as much or as little time you like adding design. Call to register or for more information. Come join us to make an adorable keepsake!!
***All classes are subject to change and cancellation. Email or Call to register.
