Mud Lily is a community-centered space to discover, explore and practice creating with clay. We bring concepts from wisdom traditions and a beginner's mindset to pottery making. Fun and engaging, serene and soulful, Mud Lily brings deeper connections to life and art.
Getting Started with Ceramics at Mud Lily
Ready to take ongoing pottery classes at Mud Lily? Welcome! Here’s where you start.
Select dates that work for your three “Start Here” classes now. Once you complete Start Here, you can purchase additional sessions that can be used flexibly for instruction and/or independent studio time.
*CLASS FAQs:
What is included in my purchase?
Your purchase includes a total of 3 three-hour pottery sessions. The first three sessions are the “Start Here” classes, which are required and must be taken on the dates you booked them. After you have completed Start Here week #3, you may sign up for additional instructional classes and/or independent studio time. If you purchase 5 session when booking your Start Here series, you’ll save 20%!
Your purchase also includes 5lbs of clay that will be used during your three Start Here classes. You will learn about purchasing additional clay from us in your 1st Start Here class. There is no additional charge for firing or glazing.
What do I need to bring to my 1st Start Here class?
All you really need to bring is your patience and a willingness to enjoy the challenging-but-rewarding journey that is making ceramics. You could also bring an apron and a small towel ;) We do have aprons and toolkits available for purchase, but loaner tools are available and purchase is not necessary.
Can I reschedule?
You may not reschedule any of the three Start Here dates that you booked. You may reschedule any instruction/independent studio hours you purchase, as long as they are completed before their expiration date of 60 days after purchase.
I have pottery experience. Do I really need to take Start Here?
Yes. Start Here is required for all Mud Lily Makers.
What happens when I’m done with Start Here?
If you purchase a discounted 5-pack with your Start Here booking, you’ll receive you code for the 5 pack about 24 hours after completing Start Here #3. You can purchase individual instructional classes, independent studio sessions or 5-packs anytime once you’ve completed Start Here!
What about studio memberships?
Studio memberships are available as space permits to interested makers who have completed at least two 5-packs and who meet our studio use requirements.
When will you be adding more Start Here sessions?
We run ~three Start Here groups each month and the schedule shows sessions that will begin within the next 60 days.
Can I get on the waitlist for a full session?
You may add your name to our Start Here waitlist if an available date is full.