Group Classes

All classes include a $25 firing fee (about 4-5 mug size pieces), after that we charge our standard member firing fee of .05 sq/in.

Preference for signing up for classes via the website
However, we also accept Venmo: @uglymud, checks or cash. See you in class!

Upcoming Class

Clay for Kids - Hand building Class

April 17 - May 22nd - OPEN
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM
6 weeks / $180 per child
$10 material fee included, which covers all material and firing costs

Select "Ugly Mud Studio" at check-out to avoid being charged for shipping.

Taught by local ceramist Ruby Jackson, this 6-week hand building class is designed for children ages 7-10 who are interested in exploring ceramics. Students will be introduced to working with clay through various handbuilding techniques and processes. Through playful material exploration we will create functional ceramics and sculptural artworks.

Ruby Jackson is an artist living and working in Chatham, NY. Jackson works between mediums but has a focus on papermaking and ceramics. She holds an MFA from Rutgers University and a BA from Bard College. Jackson has worked for many years as an art educator, with 11+ years of experience working with children and 3+ years working with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She is the Founder of Sideways Studio, an experimental children's arts education program in the area.

Beginner Wheel Class

March 21 - April 25
Fridays 9:30 AM - Noon
6 weeks / $330
Includes $25 firing fee and 6 hrs of open studio time
(no wheel experience required)
Taught by local potter Meryl Freeman

Learn how to use a potters wheel to basic functional ware like cups, bowls and vases. You'll work with our instructor to learn different trimming and glazing techniques. All of the work will be fired in our kilns and are food and dishwasher safe.

Beginner Hand building Class

March 20th - April 24th
Thursdays 9:30-11:30
6 weeks / $330
Taught by Sarah Mijares Fick

This six-week hand building course is designed for anyone interested in creating functional and/or non-functional ceramics. All levels welcomed. We will go over the different hand building techniques, including coiling, pinching, and slab building. Students will have the creative freedom to craft projects of their choice while receiving group and individual instruction.

Students will also learn different decoration and glazing techniques.
The course includes 6 hours of open studio time to work independently on projects of their own

Current Ongoing Classes

Clay for Kids - Hand building Class

$180.00

Private Classes

Private Classes for 1-2 People:

1-2 people: Available upon request are an easy way to quickly immerse yourself in working with all aspects of clay. Our classes include a demonstration and a lot of individual attention, either on the wheel throwing or hand building. The classes are 11/2 hrs and include all materials. For additional fee, you can choose a glaze and we will fire your finished work, to be picked up 4-5 weeks after your class date.

Cost: 1 person $75 / 2 people $125

If interested, please email: uglymudstudio.org or text: 646-329-4291

Private Parties or Events for 3-8 People:

Available upon request are small private classes where we are pleased to welcome you and your friends to learn hand building, while taking turns learning the basics of wheel throwing (centering, opening, pulling).

Cost: Depends on group size and date
If interested, please email: uglymudstudio.org or text: 646-329-4291