ClayWorx Studios

Please read the mud puppy policy document on our website before agreeing or applying for mudpuppy.

Upon registration you will be placed into a waiting list so we can confirm your registration. Mud Puppy is open access to the studio for students who can work independently. All mud puppies must have attended at least 3 full sessions of classes with ClayWorx Studios in order to be considered eligible. Consideration is based on the recommendation of the instructors. Safety in the studio is paramount.

If you are new to mud puppy, please contact us at clayworxstudios@gmail.com prior to signing up.  We refer the right to turn down independent access based on an individual's experience.

Monthly Mudpuppy fee schedule: 

• $250/month - dual enrollment discount of 20% off the lowest priced item out of class or mudpuppy.*
• You may bring your own clay or purchase clay from the studio $25/bag (upcharges apply where applicable see clay chart on the studio wall).
• Access to studio glazes

Firing fees:

• bisque $3.75 per ½ shelf minimum, $7.50 per shelf, or $30 full kiln. 
• glaze $10 per ½ shelf minimum, $20 per shelf, or $80 full kiln 
• Height on tall pieces must to be considered - up to 8” one shelf, 8-12” 2 shelves high, 12-18” 3 shelves high, 24” plus is 4 shelves. 

*Duel enrollment discount – all work made outside of the 3-hour class time is subject to firing fees as listed above.

We work on an honors system for determining your firing fees based on your production. If you are taking a class, fees for those pieces are exempt.  Fees are due at the end of each month, and please make payment in a timely fashion. 

Mud puppies may only use bay 2 of the studio during scheduled class time, main studio and wheels are not available.  The studio is closed to Mud Puppies on Friday mornings until 12:00 Noon and every other Wednesday morning for cleaning (please check the studio Google calendar for specific dates).

Mud puppies are in the studio for their own independent work. If they attend and wish to participate in a class, they need to enroll in that class separately. 

Your registration is for you alone. If you wish to bring ad hoc guests, please contact clayworxstudios@gmail.com to make arrangements prior to using the studio resources.

You will be given a key code to access the studio.  A maximum of 4 Mud Puppy participants will be assigned at any time. The agreements are from the 1st to the end of the month.

We are not accepting production potters at this time due to kiln capacity. 

Please refer to our main website www.Clayworxstudios.com for our policies.