Mud offers numerous options to try out pottery or hone your ceramics skills.
If the lesson you are looking for is sold out, please contact us via email with your preferred dates to be added to the class, workshop, and/or throw down cancellation lists. All classes and workshops have an age minimum of 16+ unless otherwise specified.
7 Week Class Schedules
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Sundays 2:00-4:30pm ⋅ Sept 14 - Oct 26 ⋅ Taught by Jason
Mondays 6:30-9:00pm ⋅ Sept 15 - Oct 27 ⋅ Taught by Hanna
Tuesdays 11:00am-1:30pm ⋅ Sept 16 - Oct 28 ⋅ Taught by Melanie
Tuesdays 6:30-9:00pm ⋅ Sept 16 - Oct 28 ⋅ Taught by Katie
Wednesdays 3:00-5:30pm ⋅ Sept 17 - Oct 29 ⋅ Taught by Megan
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm ⋅ Sept 17 - Oct 29 ⋅ Taught by Jason
Thursdays 6:30-9:00pm ⋅ Sept 18 - Oct 30 ⋅ Taught by Amy
Fridays 10:30am-1:00pm ⋅ Sept 19 - Oct 31 ⋅ Taught by Pat
Saturdays 10:30am-1:00pm ⋅ Sept 20 - Nov 1 ⋅ Taught by Madde
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INTERMEDIATE WHEEL:
Not offered this semester, sorry!
PROGRESSING POTTERS:
Fridays 2:00-4:30pm ⋅ Sept 26 - Nov 7 ⋅ Taught by Pat
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Thursdays 6:00-8:30pm ⋅ Sept 25 - Nov 6 ⋅ Taught by Madde
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Friday Night Throw Down Schedules
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Fri Sept 5th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri Sept 12th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri Sept 19th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri Sept 26th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pmScroll down this webpage to purchase!
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Fri Oct 3rd ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri Oct 10th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri Oct 17th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri Oct 24th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Fri Nov 7th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri Nov 14th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri Nov 21st ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri Nov 28th ⋅ 6:30pm - 8:30pm*Registration for November FNTDs coming soon! Sign up for our newsletter and follow along on our instagram to stay informed of future registration dates.
*There won’t be any FNTDs available in December. Stay tuned for January dates next!
Workshop Schedules
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PINCH AND PAINT
Taught by Natalie
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7-Week Beginner Wheel-Throwing Courses
$420 + GST / person
Various class times available 7 days/week. | See dates + times listed at the top of this page.
A weekly 2.5 hour wheel throwing class with hands-on instruction in a group setting. You will learn the basics of wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing. At the end of the course you will have up to twelve unique creations to take home. No experience required! All materials (including clay, tools, aprons) are provided; no additional purchases necessary. Glaze and firing fees are also included in the cost of this class. Maximum class size of 9.
What to expect each week:
Week 1: Throwing
Week 2: Trimming and Throwing
Week 3: Trimming and Throwing
Week 4: Glazing, Trimming, and Throwing
Week 5: Trimming and Throwing (Last Wet Clay Day)
Week 6: Trimming and Hand Building
Week 7: Final Glaze Day
If the class or workshop you are looking for is sold out, click the image, and enter your email address on the following page to be added to the waitlist! We will email you if anything opens up. Any new spots are sold on a first come first serve basis. 
7-Week Progressing Potters Wheel-Throwing Course
$420 + GST / person
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER: Fridays from 2:00-4:30pm ⋅ Sept 26 - Nov 7
This 7 week course is led by Pat (@pat_jaffray) on Friday afternoons. In this post-beginner wheel class, Pat will meet each student where they’re at, and build from each individual’s current skill level. In each class you can expect to watch a demonstration of a new form or technique, and the remainder of the class will focus on individual coaching, with impromptu demos and explanations as needed. Each week and rotation of this class will have varied demonstrations as dictated by the participants each week. Maximum class size of 8.
What’s Included:
Each participant will receive one bag of M340 clay (included) to start. Additional clay is available for purchase from mud directly, allowing students the freedom to explore the use of different clay bodies. Other materials (ie. basic tools, aprons) are provided. Glaze and firing fees are also included in the cost of this class.
Pre-Requisite: You must have completed a minimum of two multi-week wheel classes prior to enrolling in this course.
If the class or workshop you are looking for is sold out, click the image, and enter your email address on the following page to be added to the waitlist! We will email you if anything opens up. Any new spots are sold on a first come first serve basis. 
7-Week Beginner Hand Building Course
$420 + GST / person
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER: Thursdays from 6:00-8:30pm ⋅ Sept 25 - Nov 6
A weekly 2.5 hour class over 7 weeks. Learn the basics of hand-building using various techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab-building to create unique items. No experience required! All materials (including clay, tools, aprons) are provided; no additional purchases necessary. Glaze and firing fees are also included in the cost of this class. Maximum class size of 8.
What to expect each week:
Week 1: Pinch Pots
Week 2: Coil Building
Week 3: Slab Building with Premade Templates
Week 4: Slab Building with Custom Templates
Week 5: Sculpting Solid & Hollowing Out
Week 6: Surface Decorating
Week 7: Glaze Day
If the class or workshop you are looking for is sold out, click the image, and enter your email address on the following page to be added to the waitlist! We will email you if anything opens up. Any new spots are sold on a first come first serve basis. 
Friday Night Throw Downs
$180 + GST / couple
Friday Nights from 6:30pm - 8:30pm | See dates listed at the top of this page.
Bring your date, your mother, your brother, whoever you want! A one-time, 2 hour lesson for you and a throw down partner. You will each have your own wheel and tackle the basics of wheel throwing in a group lesson. Pick two of your favourite creations at the end of your lesson, then we will finish and fire them for you. Beginner friendly. Materials are provided.
Optional: Pick a succulent or cactus from our collection, or try out the amazing candle making pop-up curated by Milk Jar for our studio! Anything you make can be made into a Milk Jar candle or be potted with a plant.
$3/ oz of coconut-soy wax $7-20/ plant
*Pieces will be available for pick up approximately 2-3 weeks later.
One FNTD Purchase = 2 Seats! Please purchase 1 per couple. This event is 18+.
If the class or workshop you are looking for is sold out, click the image, and enter your email address on the following page to be added to the waitlist! We will email you if anything opens up. Any new spots are sold on a first come first serve basis. 
Workshop: Beer Steins at High Line Brewing
Sunday August 17th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
$95 + GST / person
Call up your liquid courage and prepare to get muddy during this kick ass hand-building workshop held at High Line Brewing. Each participant will hand-build and decorate their own unique stein. Each attendee will receive 2 drink tickets to enjoy a local brew during the workshop. This is an 18+ event. No prior experience required. All materials, glazing, and firing included.
*This workshop is held at High Line Brewing (#113, 1318 9th Ave S.E. Calgary)
*Pieces will be available for pick up approximately 3 weeks later
If the class or workshop you are looking for is sold out, click the image, and enter your email address on the following page to be added to the waitlist! We will email you if anything opens up. Any new spots are sold on a first come first serve basis. 
Workshop: Pinch and Paint
Saturday September 27th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
$85 + GST / Person
Join us for a 2-hour hand building class led by the talented Natalie (@natalieclairecole)! You'll learn how to shape your very own mug using classic pinching techniques—perfect for beginners. After forming your mug, you can explore texture tools and coloured underglazes to decorate your piece with unique designs. Your mugs will be finished in a clear glaze to bring out the colours and give it a glossy look. All materials, glazing, and firing included.
Pieces will be available for pick up approximately 2-3 weeks later.
If the class or workshop you are looking for is sold out, click the image, and enter your email address on the following page to be added to the waitlist! We will email you if anything opens up. Any new spots are sold on a first come first serve basis. 
Workshop: Haunted Houses
Saturday October 4th from 6:00 - 8:30pm
$90 + GST / Person
Get spooky and creative in this special Halloween-themed hand building class! You'll learn to build your own haunted house from clay, complete with crooked windows, textured rooftops, and festive details like pumpkins and ghosts. While this is a beginner-friendly workshop, it’s one of our more challenging builds! Your haunted house will be fired and ready for display just in time for Halloween. All materials, glazing, and firing included.
*Pieces will be available for pick up approximately 3 weeks later.
If the class or workshop you are looking for is sold out, click the image, and enter your email address on the following page to be added to the waitlist! We will email you if anything opens up. Any new spots are sold on a first come first serve basis. 
Kids Workshop: Monster Mugs
Saturday October 11th from 1:00 - 3:00pm
$75 + GST / Person
Calling all ghouls and goblins! Join us to create a unique, spooky monster mug this Halloween season! With step-by-step guidance from Megan (@motormouthceramics), kids will learn basic slab building and sculpture techniques to shape, decorate, and bring their monstrous creation to life. From creepy eyes to silly grins, each mug will be a unique masterpiece ready in time for Halloween. No previous clay experience required.
*Pieces will be available for pick up approximately 3 weeks later.
*For ages 8+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
*One mug per registrant - if adults would like to create their own mug, they must register for a spot in addition to their child’s.
If the class or workshop you are looking for is sold out, click the image, and enter your email address on the following page to be added to the waitlist! We will email you if anything opens up. Any new spots are sold on a first come first serve basis. 
