Frequently Asked Questions

General questions

Should I bring anything with me?
Our studio is fully equipped, and we should have everything you need. Although we provide aprons please wear comfortable clothes that can get a little dirty. We advise having short fingernails for wheelthrowing sessions.
When my pieces will be ready to collect and how much time do I have to collect my items?
In most cases it takes about a month to finish pieces from one-off sessions, beginners classes have different firing schedule, discussed every time individually with participants. Pieces are kept for 6 weeks after notification is sent.
Is there a parking space?
No, although there are paid and free parking spaces within a short walking distance.
Can I buy a voucher for the classes/taster sessions?
Yes, they are available here
Do you have a wheelchair access?
Yes, but currently only to the workshop area. We are working on making our gallery accessible. Unfortunately we don’t have wheelchair accessible restrooms.
How can I pay?
We accept card and cash payments as well as bank transfers.
Do you kiln hire?
Yes, details can be found here.
Do you run kids classes?
We do not run classes for children at this moment.
Do you run “Paint Your Own Pottery” sessions?
We currently do not offer a ‘Paint Your Own Pottery’ Session however we may be able to offer this at a later date.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
All of our courses and workshops are refundable up until 14 days before the start of the course. After this, we may be able to change your course to another date if there are dates available. Please note that from 14 days before the start of the course, your booking is refundable only if this place is resold.
How long is the session?
Sessions last 2.5 hours with 2 hours of working time and 30 minutes to clean up.

Beginners’ classes

What if I can’t attend the class?
Please inform us as soon as possible. Our classes are run at full capacity so there’s no opportunity to swap places. At the end of every round we try to offer catching up session although our schedule doesn’t allow us to accommodate more than one of these classes. Please understand that we cannot accommodate everyone's diary changes and sudden changes in circumstances, but we will make sure you get the best out of your course.
Do I need to pay extra for firing my pieces?
No, the price of course covers all the firings.
Do you provide all materials and tools? Yes. Stoneware clay and decorating materials like underglazes and glazes are provided.
What should I wear?
Something warm and comfortable that can get a little dirty. Our clay doesn’t leave any permanent stains but some of the glazes we use can be difficult to remove from the clothes.
I can’t see any beginners’ course available on the website?
If you can’t find any classes or workshops, then unfortunately we’re fully booked. However, we do release our beginner pottery courses every 8 weeks and our taster pottery classes and pottery wheel throwing weekends 2-3 months in advance. You can join our mailing list for notification of release dates if we’re fully booked.

Open studio classes

I finished beginners’ course in some other studio, can I start studio classes at Mud Station ?
Yes, however the number of slots for this kind of classes is limited to prevent oversubscription. This ensures that our studio members have access to the equipment they need. Please contact us directly to find more about the schedule and availability.

One-off taster and group sessions

What I’ll be making during the session?
These sessions consist of a quick demonstration before you get your hands on the clay. There’s usually enough time to make at least one pot, a cup or a bowl. Wheelthrowing for the first time can be a bit overwhelming so it’s better to keep it simple.
Do I have to book the session?
Yes, all our classes need to be booked in advance. We do not run drop in sessions.
Do you do corporate events or parties?
We’ve hosted many corporate events, team building workshops, birthdays and hen do activities. Get in touch to discuss availability and arrange a date.

Membership at Mud Station

Do you have membership available at this moment?
We are working on creating space for makers with experience who need space for developing their practice. As soon as they will be available we will contact names on our waiting list - if you are interested please drop us an email.