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Mud Enthusiast Workshops

Awaken your creativity through tactile play creating heirloom vessels.

Inviting intentional moments of connection with ourselves while building community.

Whether you’re an avid ceramicist or a curious newbie, the Mud Enthusiast community is for you.

About your instructor:

Katie grew up amongst the sandstone walls of northern Arizona and has had her hands deep in dirt all her life. She first fell in love with clay as a therapeutic outlet in 2015 at a community studio in Tucson, AZ, and enjoys creating small batches of pottery made with intention. She began sharing her joy of pottery through teaching in 2022 and is grateful to share the tactile act of creating with clay.

About the space:

Katie aims to cultivate an environment to nurture creative play - providing a welcoming space to connect with clay and ourselves. She hopes you will leave each experience feeling grounded and inspired, with an heirloom you’ll cherish for years to come.

Workshops are hosted at a variety of spaces including the backyard of Katie’s home studio in South Central Austin, local ceramic studios, plant stores, cafes, and more.

Interested in hosting a private workshop? We can come to you or host you at Katie’s studio.

Upcoming Workshops

Wall Altar Workshop

$ 105 

Thursday, May 29th

6:00pm - 9:00 pm

At Katie Ann Clay’s home studio in South Central Austin (just south of Oltorf between S Congress Ave & S 1st S) *address will be provided after sign-up

This 3-hour immersive workshop is hosted in Katie’s cozy backyard studio in South Austin. You’ll learn to create an original handbuilt altar from rich red stoneware while enjoying slow, tactile play in community. All materials and tools are provided—just bring your curiosity and an apron. No experience needed.

Light snacks and drinks are provided. Please dress comfortably and be ready to get your hands dirty—in the best way.

Your piece(s) will be glazed in the color of your choice from Katie’s personal studio glaze collection and fired after class. Finished work will be ready for pick-up in 3–4 weeks. Shipping is available for an additional fee.

Red Mica Altars (daytime)

$ 105 

Wednesday, June 4th

2:00pm - 5:00pm

At Ceramigos Pottery Studio - 4930 S Congress Ave unit 301, Austin, TX 78745

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll explore the shimmering, textured beauty of micaceous clay from Northern New Mexico. I'll guide you through the process to create a unique altar/wall hanging. Perfect for holding a candle, precious things, or just to display on it's own.

Multiple templates and designs will be available to customize your piece. Pieces will be fired and left unglazed - allowing the beautiful mica to sparkle through.

No experience needed—just come ready to play.

Light snacks and drinks are provided. Please dress comfortably and be ready to get your hands dirty—in the best way.

Pieces will be fired unglazed and ready for pick-up in 3–4 weeks. Shipping available for an additional fee.

Red Mica Altars (evening)

$ 105 

Friday, June 13th

6:00pm - 9:00pm

At Ceramigos Pottery Studio - 4930 S Congress Ave unit 301, Austin, TX 78745

In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll explore the shimmering, textured beauty of micaceous clay from Northern New Mexico. I'll guide you through the process to create a unique altar/wall hanging. Perfect for holding a candle, precious things, or just to display on it's own.

Multiple templates and designs will be available to customize your piece. Pieces will be fired and left unglazed - allowing the beautiful mica to sparkle through.

No experience needed—just come ready to play.

Light snacks and drinks are provided. Please dress comfortably and be ready to get your hands dirty—in the best way.

Pieces will be fired unglazed and ready for pick-up in 3–4 weeks. Shipping available for an additional fee.

Interested in hosting a private workshop? We can come to you or host you at Katie’s studio.

Let's create something, together.

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