Welcome to Mudcraft.

We are a small pottery studio in beautiful Colchester, Vermont, seven miles north of Burlington. Mudcraft was founded in 2021 out of a need for more opportunities for adult clay enthusiasts or curious beginners to get their hands in clay. We’re passionate about teaching and learning, and welcome participants of all experience levels to try our private or small-group classes. We’re not a membership-based or production studio.

The nitty gritty: We have nine pottery wheels, two large work tables, a slab roller, an extruder, an electric kiln that we fire to cone 6, and a wide variety of commercial glazes. We also have a small gift shop where participants can display and sell their work. We love experimenting with new clay bodies and methods, and we always want to hear from our students about what they’d like to see in the studio.

Our Values 

Friendliness: There are no dumb questions here. Absolute beginners and experienced potters are welcomed with open arms, and we believe everyone has something to contribute at Mudcraft. Never touched clay before? We’ll have you making pots you love in no time. 

Cleanliness: Clay is messy, and clay dust can be a barrier to people with respiratory issues. We run a HEPA filter full-time and we all work hard to keep our space clean and tidy so that participants can focus on the fun stuff -- making art!

Experimentation: We are always learning! We view disappointments as opportunities for growth and connection. We don’t mind when pots warp, wobble or even break, because it’s a chance to study our process and appreciate our strengths from a different perspective. We encourage participants to dream big about what they want to create. 

Inclusivity: We embrace participants of all experience levels and interests in clay, and do our best to meet people where they are and support them in where they want to go. We have a small class size (up to 8 students) in our wheel classes, and up to 16 participants in our workshops and handbuilding classes.