Membership Info
How Membership Works
Classes Are For Ages 18+ and No Walk-Ins
Weekly Classes Are Open To Members Only
Membership Is By
Invitation Only
Invitations Are Sent
After 4-Week Course
Getting Started Is Easy
1. Take A 4-Week or
6-Week Course
2. Get Invited
To Membership
3. Experience Personal Growth Through Art
Take A Membership Class
4-Week - Clay Classes
Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing
Membership Prerequisite Option
3 Hours Each Class
$250 - Materials and Use of Tools Included
Instruction focuses on introduction to handbuilding techniques of pinching, slabbing, coiling, and glazing PLUS gives a taste of throwing on the pottery wheel!
Classes are 3 hours.
Small Group - Maximum of 8 students.
Projects vary so students can repeat course as much as they would like.
Students are encouraged to follow their own intuitive design making.
Included: all clay and glazes, use of tools and equipment, kiln firings, guided instruction
Classes start promptly on time.
Class Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Along with other determinants, this Dig Deep class is a prerequisite for being invited to join the pottery membership.
Team Taught by Rachelle Eason,
Diana Harrison, and Leo Arbonies
Instruction focuses on introduction to handbuilding techniques of pinching, slabbing, coiling, and glazing PLUS gives a taste of throwing on the pottery wheel!
Ages 18 Years+
No Walk-Ins. Only Registered Students In Studio.
Dig Deep 4-Week Course - 2026
Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing
Tuesdays Jan. 6-27 ~ Handbuilding Only
6 PM - 9 PM
Thursdays Jan 8-29 ~ Sold Out!
6 PM - 9 PM
Sundays Feb. 1- 22 (2 Spots Left)
1 PM - 4PM
Tuesdays Feb. 3-24 ~ Handbuilding Only
6 PM - 9 PM
Sundays March 29 - April 26
(off April 5th for Easter)
1 PM - 4PM
Thursdays May 7-28
6 PM - 9 PM
Thursdays August 6-27
6 PM - 9 PM
Thursdays Oct 8-29
6 PM - 9 PM
Couples Clay Classes
$120 per Couple - Single Class
All levels welcome
2 hours(ish) class
4 Students per class
Included: all clay and underglazes, use of tools and equipment, 2 kiln firings - 1 bisque and 1 glaze, guided instruction
Instructor will clear glaze bisque pieces once out of 1st firing
Classes are held in Rachelle's Lakeland, Florida home studio. Specific location will be sent upon registration.
6-Week Wheel Throwing Classes
Membership Prerequisite Option
3 Hours Each Class
$400 - Materials and Use of Tools Included
Leo Arbonies | Instructor
Ages 18 Years+
No Walk-Ins. Only Registered Students In Studio.
Instruction focuses on introduction to wheel throwing techniques of centering, forming cylinders, and trimming that lead to a variety of shapes.
Some basic skills in clay will be taught so thrown pieces can be finished with handles and form altered vessels.
Instruction on glazing pieces will be mixed in throughout the second half of the course.
Students are instructed in good wheel throwing habits for a solid foundation on the wheel and to form skill building.
6 weeks of 3 hour classes each week.
Small Group - Maximum of 8 students.
Included: clay and studio glazes, and dedicated use of pottery wheel, kiln firings, guided instruction. Students, please bring your own towel.
A set of basic tools (around $10) is required for each student to purchase separately.A link is available on a follow-up email sent after registration.
Wheel throwing is a challenging skill to learn that takes time and practice. We specialize in specific instruction to build skill, not for quick entertainment style experiences. Patience and commitment to learning are key to success for wheel throwing.
Classes start promptly on time.
Class Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Along with other determinants, this wheel throwing course would be in lieu of the Dig Deep 4-Week course as a prerequisite for being invited to join the pottery membership.
Wheel Throwing 6-Week Course - 2026
Tuesdays Jan 6 - Feb 10 (4 Spots Left)
6 PM - 9 PM (w/Leo)
Tuesdays March 3-April 7 (4 Spots Left)
6 PM - 9 PM (w/Leo)
Couples Clay Classes
$120 per Couple - Single Class
All levels welcome
2 hours(ish) class
4 Students per class
Included: all clay and underglazes, use of tools and equipment, 2 kiln firings - 1 bisque and 1 glaze, guided instruction
Instructor will clear glaze bisque pieces once out of 1st firing
Classes are held in Rachelle's Lakeland, Florida home studio. Specific location will be sent upon registration.
Auto-Renewal Perks for MM Membership
Registration** spot is reserved for you each month.
Access to exclusive "special project" classes for current students, like candle-making with pot you created.
First dibs on additional class offerings.
Access to exclusive clay tools and products available only for members to purchase.
Continuity in growth and development in skills
Social connection through group association.
**Cancellation of membership must be made by the 19th of the current month so as not to get charged on the 1st of the next month.
Please read the Membership FAQ below or email Rachelle with other questions...
Couples Clay Classes
$120 per Couple - Single Class
All levels welcome
2 hours(ish) class
4 Students per class
Included: all clay and underglazes, use of tools and equipment, 2 kiln firings - 1 bisque and 1 glaze, guided instruction
Instructor will clear glaze bisque pieces once out of 1st firing
Classes are held in Rachelle's Lakeland, Florida home studio. Specific location will be sent upon registration.
Monthly Studio Membership FAQ's
(Subscription students follow same policies as members)
Q. Do I get my same spot every month?
A. Yes. As long as you confirm with Rachelle before the 19th of the month prior to the new month, your spot stays yours. Your credit card will be charged on the day you register. However, starting month 2, which will be June, your credit card will be charged on the 1st of the month for however long you choose to continue. (June 1, July 1, August 1, etc - hopefully forever!🥰)
Q. How do I cancel my membership?
A. You must inform Rachelle via email ([email protected]) by the 19th of the month prior to cancellation, so your credit card is not charged.
Q. What if I am a current student and I need to switch spots for the monthly membership when it begins or any time later?
A. Rachelle begins putting feelers out when students tell her they need to change times. Given ample notice, your changes should be able to be accommodated.
Q. May I register for more than 1 spot?
A. Yes! You may register for more than 1 spot if there are available spots.
Q. Will I be able to make-up a class that I have to miss?
A. There will not be any make-ups for missed classes, no exceptions. The monthly Open Studio dates are provided as an accommodation in case you need to miss class, although I will not be instructing. Those that don't miss a class, get to come to Open Studio as a bonus! 🙌
Q. When will the Open Studios take place?
A. We offer 20 Open Studio time slots each month. Dates and times vary. The Open Studio calendar for the month is usually released around the 25th-27th of the month prior.
Q. What will I be able to do in Open Studio?
A. Open Studio is an additional opportunity for you to create! You will be able to work on the wheel, handbuild, start new projects, work on current projects, etc. You will have access to all the equipment, tools, student glazes, etc. You are in charge of how you would like to use your time!
Q. Will Rachelle be teaching during Open Studio?
A. No, Rachelle will not be teaching in Open Studio. Open Studios are monitored by a Studio Assistant and are not for instructional purposes. Studio Assistant is available to help with studio logistics, ie; finding something, they are not there to instruct.
Q. Do I need to buy my clay through you?
A. Yes, you must buy your clay through Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio. There is a list of types of clay to choose from in the online membership resources. Only clay that is used in our studio will be fired. No outside clay and no outside pieces will be fired. 😎
Q. May I split extra bags of clay with other students?
A. Yes, but that is completely between you and them. 👏🏼
Q. What glaze choices will I have?
A. There is a variety of glaze choices, typically over 100 of them, plus a Zinc-Free Clear for your use. Some of these glazes may rotate and Rachelle will take requests into consideration. Rachelle tries to provide stable glazes with consistent results. There are additional glazes that you have access to upon request like fluxes and Red Iron Oxide, as long as you have had the in class training to use them. If you would like anything different, you are welcome to purchase your own if you get them approved by Rachelle first. They will be solely for your use and you can bring them with you when needed. They must be approved by Rachelle so that I can determine if they are compatible with the clays we use.
Q. May I work on pieces at home and bring them in to be fired?
A. No, only pieces that are done in Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio will be fired.
Q. May I bring in outside pieces to be fired?
A. Again, no. Only pieces that are done in Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio with the clays and glazes I approve, will be fired.
Q. Would Rachelle be willing to guide me, coach me on the business of art, setting up my own home studio, learning in-depth about firing, custom glazing, etc?
A. Rachelle is willing to help you in more specific aspects of your personal goals as we progress. She will answer general questions as time allows in weekly classes. For more in-depth and specific guidance, Rachelle offers mentorship and coaching appointments for an additional fee. Please email Rachelle ([email protected]) with your requests.
Q. May I produce in quantity to sell at art shows, galleries, or other retail and wholesale opportunities?
A. No, whether you are a professional artist/potter or a hobbyist that sells your work, you may not use our studio for production of any quantity.
Q. Do you offer internships/apprenticeships?
A. No, at this time, we do not offer internships or apprenticeships.
More FAQ's will be added as needed. Please check back.
Couples Clay Classes
$120 per Couple - Single Class
All levels welcome
2 hours(ish) class
4 Students per class
Included: all clay and underglazes, use of tools and equipment, 2 kiln firings - 1 bisque and 1 glaze, guided instruction
Instructor will clear glaze bisque pieces once out of 1st firing
Classes are held in Rachelle's Lakeland, Florida home studio. Specific location will be sent upon registration.
Cultural Enrichment Through
Art Journaling Classes
Weekly • Live • Online
$100/month of 4 Weeks
4 Tuesdays per month - 6PM EST Live Online
This is a continual adventure in art to inspire Creative Wellness in your daily lives. It is fabulous for ones who have created with me before as well as new students. We'll dive deep into a variety of art techniques using watercolors and gouache! The art will be the "prewriting, reflective" stage to your journal writing in response to the weekly prompts.
Included...
4 Live Remote Online Art Classes on Zoom
2 hours each class as part of group
Small group instruction
Access To Replay Video Each Week
Click below to download the supply list
Interested In Membership?
Dig Deep 4 Week Course
Pre-Requisite For Membership Invitation
Ages 18 and up
Registration via Website
In-Person Classes
Instruction focuses on introduction to handbuilding techniques of pinching, slabbing, and coiling
PLUS gives a taste of throwing on the pottery wheel!
This course* is a pre-requisite to being invited into membership at Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio.
*Alternative Courses are Available as A Prerequisite to Membership. Check out the Pottery Classes Page for Options.
