At The Mudd House, we offer a handful of specialty workshops that include clay foraging, large-scale throwing, handbuilding workshops, glazing techniques & more.

Workshops & special events include all materials and instruction.

Workshops

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MOTHER’S DAY PETALS & PLATTERS

Celebrate Mother's Day in a truly memorable manner! Join us for a special event: Handbuilt Platters Workshop, adorned with pressed flowers. Spend 2 hours bonding with your mom while creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces together. Don't miss this special opportunity to craft lasting memories with your mom. Reserve your spot now!

(Please make a reservation for each attendee).

Price: $100 Per Person | 2 Hours | ALL AGES

May 9th & 10th | 10am

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MOTHER’S DAY

Vase Making

Celebrate Mother’s Day in a special way with our Hand-built Vase Workshop! Join us for a special 2-hour class designed for moms and their loved ones to slow down, get creative, and make something beautiful together. You’ll handbuild a one-of-a-kind ceramic vase while sharing laughs, conversation, and quality time side by side. No experience needed—just come ready to create and connect.

(Please make a reservation for each attendee).

Price: $100 Per Person | 2 Hours | ALL AGES

May 9th & 10th | 2pm

ASL community CLASS

May 16th at 2pm

Join us for a very special Community Class taught in ASL with guest instructor Dyan Sue! You'll receive a demonstration outlining the steps to throwing (centering, forming, pulling walls and shaping). Then, you'll work at a wheel alongside others while we coach you through the process and get to know others in the community. The lesson includes two pieces to keep. Add'l work $10/piece. You'll select your glaze color and your work will be ready in 3-5 weeks. Clean up required.

Price: $100 Per Person | 2 Hours | 16+

In this hands-on workshop, we create ceramic charcuterie boards designed for gathering, sharing, and slowing down. Each board is hand-built with intention, allowing texture, shape, and natural edges to guide the process. Both functional and sculptural, these pieces are made to hold food, conversation, and connection. Finished with food-safe glazes, every board is one-of-a-kind—bringing warmth, beauty, and ritual to the table.

$100 per person | 90 mins | 8 person limit
AGES 16+

Assorted toppings on a piece of bread or cracker, including pink salmon, black and green olives, a rolled crepe, and red and black berries.

Charcuterie Board workshop

Sunday, May 17th | 3pm

In this handbuilding workshop, you’ll create your very own ceramic travel mug from slab to sip. Learn foundational techniques to shape and assemble a fully functional mug designed for life on the go. Personalize your piece with carved details, textures, stamps, or meaningful words to make it uniquely yours. Both practical and beautifully handmade, your finished mug will be glazed and kiln-fired & ready to become your new favorite daily ritual companion.

Gray ceramic travel mug with black lid.

Build your own:

To-go Mugs

Saturday | May 23rd | 3pm

$100 per person | 2 Hours | 8 person limit
AGES 16+

Father’s day

Mugs making


Celebrate Dad with Handcrafted Love!

June 20th & 21st at 2pm

This Father's Day, let's raise our mugs to the man who's always been there with love, support, and endless dad jokes!

Join us at for a day of crafting, bonding, and celebrating the amazing dads in our lives. We can't wait to see you there.

(Please register each person in your group.)

$100 per person | 2 Hours | 10 person limit
AGES 16+

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A speckled ceramic coffee cup filled with dark coffee against a black background.

multi-week courses

Wheel Throwing

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