Portland’s Community Ceramics Studio

Hey there!

Since 2019, The Mud Room has been a community-centered pottery studio in Portland—a place where creativity, clay, and connection all come together. Our mission has always been to increase access to clean, beautiful, and welcoming ceramic studio environments. From members-only social events to the friendly faces you’ll meet at the wheel, community is at the heart of who we are.

We help keep ceramics accessible by offering work-trade opportunities and a sliding scale program for memberships. Our studios are kind, respectful spaces—where saying hi to your fellow ceramicists is part of the culture. You’ll always find the studio clean and well cared for, thanks in large part to the people who use and love the space.

All clay styles and skill levels are welcome here. There’s no gatekeeping at The Mud Room—just a community excited to chat, teach, learn, and cheer each other on.

The Mud Room has two fully equipped pottery studio locations in Southeast Portland and North Portland. Members enjoy 24/7 access to their chosen studio with a secure personal entry code, while students can join us through classes and workshops, and teams and friends can join us with group events.

We pride ourselves on having incredible teachers who go through a thoughtful, comprehensive vetting and training process. Pottery is hard—and we love helping people discover the joy of clay through kind, supportive, and down-to-earth instruction. No pretentiousness here. Our instructors make ceramics classes accessible, encouraging, and fun because we truly believe everyone is creative.

Our rotating schedule of pottery classes updates every six weeks and always includes beginner pottery classes. You’ll find wheel throwing courses, one-time “Try It” sessions, focused workshops, and a steady mix of new offerings.

We hope to see you soon!