In-Person Classes

Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio

4035 South Florida Ave

Lakeland, FL 33813

Join Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio Owner, Rachelle Eason, for in-person pottery classes that introduce fundamentals

in technique and designthrough guided instruction and practice activities.

Rachelle has a Master's in Education and has over 30 years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher in public and private schools, as an adjunct college professor in ceramics, and a facilitator of art experiences for all ages. Her engaging style encourages creating with individual expression as students hone their skills and grow in their passion for handcrafted pottery.

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.

**4 Week Course - *Prerequisite for Membership**

In-Person Pottery Classes

Adult Class

4 Week Course

This course is the prerequisite for being invited to join Monthly Membership.

In-Person Pottery Classes

4 Week Course

Handbuilding with

Focus on Texture & Surface Design and

Prep for Learning the Pottery Wheel in the Future*

.Must be 18 Years or Older. No Walk-Ins. Only registered students are permitted in the studio.

Instruction focuses on texture and surface design as well as prepping students to go on pottery wheel down the road if desired.*
Classes are 2 hours
Projects vary.
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.
Along with other determinants, this handbuilding class is a prerequisite for being invited to join the pottery membership.

4-Week Course - Fall 2023

Thursdays, Sept 7-28; 6-8 PM or

Thursdays, Oct 5-26; 6-8PM or

Saturdays, October 7-28; 9-11 AM

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.

Looking for Membership Info?

Click below to find out more.

Please note: The 4-Week Handbuilding Course is a prerequisite,

along with some other elements,

for getting invited to join the pottery membership.

In-Person Pottery Classes

2 Part Workshops

Instruction focuses on handbuilding one project with stoneware clay then returning for a second class to glaze.

.Must be 18 Years or Older. No Walk-Ins. Only registered students are permitted in the studio.

All levels welcome.
Students are encouraged to follow their own intuitive design making.
Classes start promptly on time.
Included: all clay and glazes, use of tools and equipment, 2 kiln firings - 1 bisque and 1 glaze, guided instruction

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

Upcoming 2-Part Classes

A Trio of Ornaments

Two Fridays, Oct 6 & Oct 20; 6-8PM

Create a Gnome/Santa, Dangle Tree, & Bird

Girlfriend Goblet

Two Fridays, Dec 1 & Dec 15; 9 AM-12 Noon

Two Fridays, Dec 1 & Dec 15; 6-9PM

Create an Embellished Wine Goblet

Reindeer Games

Sculpting Workshop

Two Saturdays, Nov 11 & Dec 2, 9 AM-1 PM

**Learn how to sculpt a reindeer figure and even alter him/her into a vase, planter, or candle* if desired.**

This special edition course is a fabulous way to learn about sculpting and some of the idiosyncrasies involved in bringing a 3D build to life.

Must be 18 Years or Older. No Walk-Ins. Only registered students are permitted in the studio.

Basic clay experience required.
Students are encouraged to follow their own intuitive design making.
Classes start promptly on time.
Included: all clay and glazes, use of tools and equipment, kiln firings, guided instruction.
*If altering reindeer into candles, additional candle making charges will apply.

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.

EPIC Sushi Clay Day! Black Friday Workshop

Friday, November 24; 9-5 PM

**Plus a Glaze Day on Saturday Dec. 16th* (An alternative date for glaze day may be arranged.)**

Make a complete Sushi Set for 2!

Upcoming 1-Part Classes

In-Person Pottery Classes

1 Part Classes

Instruction focuses on handbuilding one project with stoneware clay and glazing parts while clay is wet.

.Must be 18 Years or Older. No Walk-Ins. Only registered students are permitted in the studio.

All levels welcome.
Students are encouraged to follow their own intuitive design making.
Classes start promptly on time.
Included: all clay and glazes, use of tools and equipment, 2 kiln firings - 1 bisque and 1 glaze, guided instruction

November Date/Friend Night

Friday, November 17; 6-9 PM

1 Part Class for Two!

Construct, Carve, and Glaze a Bowl

December Date/Friend Night

Friday, December 8; 6-9 PM

1 Part Class for Two!

Construct, Embellish, and Glaze a Curvy Tumbler

Special Monthly Series - A La Carte

Monthly Series - Woodland Serving Pieces

Build Your Collection

Project 1 - Serving Bowl

Sunday, September 17, 9AM-1PM

Project 2 - Tall Pitcher

Sunday, October 29, 9M-1PM

Project 3 - Vegetable/Brie Baker

Sunday, November 19, 9AM-1PM

Project 4 - Spiral Chip & Dip

Sunday, December 17, 9M-1PM

I found Rachelle after searching high and low for a place to do pottery. Rachelle responded quickly to my questions, and during my first six week class, I find that she is a great teacher, patient with all the students, and her spirit soars. She is a positive influence for my creativity, and the clay soothes my soul. I have found my Happy Place at Marvelous Mud Pottery.

-Julie Roberts⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After big changes in my life I was forced to stop marking art. Emotional and financial hardship let me with no time or motivation. 6 months ago I moved to Polk County and started looking for a creative group to belong too. And I stumbled with Rachelle's ad on instagram and just knew right there I had to try it. I am so overly thankful for this. I really different mediums but I like clay the most. Thank you Rachelle for what you do and given us the chance to 'belong'.

-Wandy Dilan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

About Rachelle Eason

Rachelle Eason has been an artist all her life. She is the owner of Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio in Lakeland, FL where she focuses on teaching adults in a progressive learning adventure in clay. She also produces own line of fabulously functional pottery.

Rachelle Eason is also the creator of Plant-Stained Paper... artistically designed with fresh flowers and leaves then boiled together for one-of-a kind designs.

Email: rachelle@marvelousmudpotterystudio.com