In-Person Classes
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Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio is an Art School and not open to the public.
Must be 18 Years or Older • No Walk-Ins.
Only registered students are permitted in the studio.
All of the Classes Shown on this Page are open to non-members and members.
Please scroll and click on link for Monthly Membership Info to learn more about our
Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio Membership.
Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio
4035 South Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33813
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.
Dig Deep - 4 Week Course
*Prerequisite for MM Monthly Membership
~Dig Deep~
4 Week Course
In-Person Pottery Classes
Adult Class
This course is the prerequisite for being invited to join Monthly Membership.
In-Person Pottery Classes
4 Week Course
Instruction focuses on introduction to handbuilding techniques of pinching, slabbing, and coiling.
.Must be 18 Years or Older. No Walk-Ins. Only registered students are permitted in the studio.
Instruction focuses on introduction to handbuilding techniques of pinching, slabbing, and coiling.
Classes are 2 hours
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.
Along with other determinants, this handbuilding class is a prerequisite for being invited to join the pottery membership.
Dig Deep 4-Week Course - Spring/Summer 2024
Sundays, April 7-28, 12:30-2:30 PM* (*April 21 2:30-4:30 PM)
Saturdays, June 8-29, 9-11 AM
Saturdays, August 10-31, 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.
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Please note: The 4-Week Handbuilding Course is a prerequisite,
along with some other elements,
for getting invited to join the pottery membership and weekly subscription.
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
2-Part Classes
Dig In! Pinch A Bowl!
Two Thursdays, May 9 & May 23; 6-8PM
Pinch & Carve a Bowl with Diana
Marvelous Monsters in May
Two Saturdays, May 11 & May 25; 9-11AM
Create a Marvelous Monster in Mud with Diana
Carved Mug
Two Fridays, June 14 & June 28; 6-8 PM
Create a Carved Mug with Chloe
Tea Light Holder & Wax Melter
Two Fridays, May 10 & May 24; 6-8PM
Make a Tea Light Holder & Wax Melter with Chloe
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.
Mud Works
4 Week Courses
A Different Theme Every Month!
Mud Works - Monthly Themed
Embark on a themed adventure in handbulding with stoneware clay!
In-Person Adult Clay Classes
Instruction in creating and glazing according to a variety of themes. Join in for a month to see what its like and keep coming to explore the world of possibilities!
Some months will make a variety of pieces, some months will have pieces that take more than one week to construct.
*Students are expected to follow the project as presented and encouraged to show their individual creativity within each build.
.Must be 18 Years or Older. No Walk-Ins. Only registered students are permitted in the studio.
Instruction focuses on basic hand-building techniques.
4 Instructional classes per month 2 hours each.
Clay for each project as designated by instructor.
Use of designated studio glazes.
Use of studio tools and glaze brushes. Students may purchase their own basic tool set and glaze brush set. A link will be sent as an option after registration.
Bisque and Glaze firings - schedule varies.
*(If you are looking for wheel-throwing, growing into more advanced techniques, and/or the opportunity to create your own individual pieces with teacher-led instruction and/or coaching, please look at joining our MM Monthly Membership with Rachelle.)
Mud Works
Thursdays 6-8 PM
June 6-27, 2024 - Garden Whimsy
Create a whimsical hanging mobile for your garden and a fabulous planter too!July 11-August 1, 2024 - Pumpkin Patch
Create your own pumpkin medley using press molds with a variety of sizes and shapes to choose from.
August 8-29, 2024- Animal Mania
Fancy a whimsical dog bowl, catnip holder, or pig spoon rest? Learn how to make functional pieces with an animalistic look.
September 5-26, 2024 - Autumn Baking
Casseroles, soups, and snacks, oh my! Create baking and cooking vessels to elevate your seasonal spreads!
October 3-24, 2024 - Ornament Frenzy
'Tis the season for tree trimming and gift giving! This month we are all about making a frenzy of ornament fun for both!
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.
Summer Sizzle 2024
4 Week Courses
2 Sessions
Summer Sizzle
2 Sessions of Muddy Fun!
In-Person Adult Clay Classes
Classes focuses on developing hand-building techniques of pinching, slabbing, and coiling through guided instruction to complete specific projects.
*Students are expected to follow the project as presented and encouraged to show their individual creativity within each build.
.Must be 18 Years or Older. No Walk-Ins. Only registered students are permitted in the studio.
Instruction focuses on basic hand-building techniques.
4 Instructional classes, 2 hours each.
Clay for each project as designated by instructor.
Use of designated studio glazes.
Use of studio tools and glaze brushes. Students may purchase their own basic tool set and glaze brush set. A link will be sent as an option after registration.
Bisque and Glaze firings - schedule varies.
Summer Sizzle
June 17-July 8, 2024 - Personal Place Setting
Create 3 textured pieces including a mug, plate, and bowl!July 15-August 2, 2024 - Hot Holiday Medley
Create a pumpkin, turkey bowl (great for serving stuffing!) and a few ornaments!
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.
Wild, Whimsy, or Real
Animal Sculpture Workshop
👩🏻🎨Potters & Ceramic Artists of all levels looking to grow your sculpting skills.
🥰You have a desire to learn sculpting techniques and level up your creativity.
📅On Sept 27 & 28, join us for a Whimsy, Wild, or Real Sculpture Workshop … a workshop where you will Imagine and Construct an Animal in clay!
🎨This is an amazing adventure for you to unearth that uniqueness deep inside, be inspired by your muse, and sculpt a piece that reveals your innate style...with a touch of whimsy!
☀️Get all the details at the link below.
Whimsy, Wild, or Real
~ANIMAL Edition~
Clay Sculpture Workshop -2 Days
Dive deep into sculpting and bring 3D life and personality to your animal of interest. We'll adventure into the process and techniques for shaping the form, layering for dimensional effect, and bringing the piece alive with surface details. Then we will learn and put into use different techniques for glazing to get your desired finished effect.
Instruction focuses on handbuilding a 3-D sculpture.
.Must be 18 Years or Older. No Walk-Ins. Only registered students are permitted in the studio.
All levels welcome, although some basic experience with clay is beneficial.
Venture into sculpting and bring 3D life to your Animal.
Create in a simplified whimsical manner with a touch of elemental abstract.
Students are encouraged to follow their own intuitive design making.
Classes start promptly on time.
Included: all clay, use of tools and equipment, 2 kiln firings, guided instruction
This workshop is a journey that focuses on taking each step of the build to an elevated level.
Please contact Rachelle@MarvelousMudPotteryStudio.com with any questions.
SOLD OUT!
Please email Rachelle at the link below to be placed on the waiting list.
Whimsy, Wild, or Real
~ANIMAL Edition~
Friday & Saturday Sept 27 & 28, 2024 9AM-4PM
Imagine and Construct an Animal in clay!
Class registrations are non-refundable.
Please email Rachelle with any questions at Rachelle@MarvelousMudPotteryStudio.com
Upon retirement I was looking forward to renewing my interest in art classes, especially hand-building in clay, which I loved in college and never had time for during my career. I had no idea how lucky I’d be to find Rachelle’s pottery workshops. She is the best instructor I’ve ever worked with. She’s inspiring, talented, knowledgeable and fun. I look forward to each class and the projects we make or the excellent advice she gives me when I fall down a rabbit hole and strike out on one of my own wonky projects. She’s kind, encouraging, creative and a true artist and lovely person. I love our class time. Thanks, Boss.
-Deb Coker⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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
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