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.
MUDLILY IS A WELCOMING COMMUNITY SPACE…
…a place where you can discover, explore and practice creating with clay. We tie 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.
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities.... Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
WHAT'S A MUD LILY, ANYWAY?
Mud lily is another name for the lotus flower. The lotus symbolizes spiritual enlightenment, and did you know that it grows from the mud? What a great reminder in our busy lives: Growth can be messy and beautiful--all at the same time.
DISCOVER
It doesn't take long to appreciate clay's unique characteristics. We offer one-time workshops that help you have fun and relax while discovering what you love most about making something special out of mud.
EXPLORE
You know that feeling when you're totally focused, time seems to disappear, and everything makes sense again? That's flow. We offer a flexible array of ongoing classes to help you slip into the flow while concentrating on specific techniques, concepts and methods.
PRACTICE
You'll hear us use the word "practice" a lot at Mud Lily. Not because we think that practice makes perfect, but because we believe practice is all there is--no done, no destination, only the journey. Further your practice by working on your own projects independently.
Mud Lily Co-Owners Susan Tull and Jo Ann Molter, enjoying the journey. No mud, no lotus. ~Thich Nhat Hahn
Susan Tull
Susan took her first pottery class at the UCSD Craft Center in the early 90s and has been searching for a similar studio vibe ever since. She has resided and raised her child in La Mesa since 1999. In 2014, Susan left the corporate world to become a yoga teacher and to continue her love of practicing pottery. Current inspirations: Heath Ceramics, La Dispute, white roses, Warrior I, 5oz cappuccino.
Jo Ann Molter
With a career in marketing that spanned more than 25 years, Jo Ann took a a break from employment to raise her son. She also stepped into volunteerism, assisting several non-profit organizations make deeper community impacts. When she's not co-creating a place for pottery making, she manages to sneak in time to explore painting and writing and desires to share the discovery of art with others.