Welcome to MUD!
A bright and beautiful community pottery studio in downtown Nelson, BC.
Whether you're discovering clay for the first time or building on years of experience, MUD offers welcoming spaces to learn, create, and connect through pottery.
Ways to get muddy
We offer lots of options for you to get creative with clay!
Private Lessons
Personalized 1:1 pottery instruction designed around your experience and goals. Available as 6 or 8 week courses or one hour skill building sessions.
Group Classes
Join a welcoming community while learning the art of ceramics through multi-week wheel courses, hand building workshops, and kids' classes.
Private Parties
Celebrate birthdays, team events, or special occasions with hands on pottery experiences, from wheel throwing and hand-building to pottery painting.
Become a Member!
Whether you just finished one of our multi-week classes or you’ve been playing with clay for a while, our memberships are your ticket to getting muddy every month.
Drop In & Create
Explore clay on your own terms with flexible drop-in experiences for all skill levels.
Studio Sessions
Use our pottery wheels, hand-building tools, studio glazes, and more in a creative, community-focused studio environment. Studio Sessions are designed for experienced potters looking for independent studio time to practice, create, and complete personal projects.
Complete a studio orientation to become an approved member, or book student drop-in sessions for $10 while enrolled in a class.
Flexible studio hours allow you to work at your own pace while enjoying access to shared equipment, tools, and glazes.
Pottery Painting
Walk in during studio hours or reserve a table in advance and choose from our selection of handmade pottery to paint your own piece in the studio. Whether you're creating a gift, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a creative outing, pottery painting is a fun experience for all ages.
Take your piece home once it's been professionally glazed and kiln fired by our team.
Planning a larger gathering? Contact us to learn more about reserving space for your group.
Pieces range from $20–$60, plus a $10 booking fee per person. Sessions include up to two hours in the studio.
