For those of you that just want to dip a toe, get a refresher, or try it out—here is your chance! This one-time class is perfect for those who are not ready to dive into a long-form class quite yet, but want to experience throwing on the wheel. You will learn the basics of wheel throwing and you will be able to take home one finished piece a few weeks after class.

After class, we will trim your pieces and glaze them in one of three colors of your choosing. Your pieces will be ready for pickup 6 weeks after the date of your class.

Location: The Mud Room North, 1831 N Killingsworth Ave, Suite D.

Time: This class meets once on either Friday or Saturday evening from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Ages: 16+, or 13+ with a guardian

Instructor: This class will be taught by Ryan Zweber (they/them), Lori Buff (she/they), Maddy Esper (she/her), or Jack Jones (he/him)

Available Fridays

August 14th, 21st, 28th
September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

Available Saturdays

August 22nd
September 5th, 12th, 19th
October 10th, 24th

A little about your instructors:

Ryan (they/them):

Ryan brings over 12 years of experience in ceramics, evolving from the early days of crooked pinch pots to mastering the complexities of crystalline glaze chemistry. Passionate about sharing their knowledge, Ryan is committed to helping students discover techniques that suit their unique bodies and creative styles. Their teaching is rooted in the fundamentals and encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a deep sense of community. 

Lori Buff (she/they):

Lori has been teaching pottery since 2010 and has been working in community studios since 2008. She loves to teach students everything from the fundamentals of pottery to more advanced techniques. She loves pottery as a creative outlet and as a way to build a lasting community.

Maddy (she/her):  

Maddy is an artist and designer with 10 years of experience in ceramics. She enjoys throwing vessels and handbuilding jewelry, and sees ceramics as a grounding, process-driven practice. As an educator, she is passionate about creating fun and exploratory spaces where students can build confidence, explore ideas, and develop technical skills while forming a meaningful relationship with the medium. 

Jack (he/him):

Jack is a ceramic artist and designer working at the intersection of ceramics and industrial design. His work focuses on functional objects with a strong sense of form, usability, and detail—pieces that are meant to be used and lived with. He’s drawn to the quiet magic of ceramics and the idea that simple objects can carry meaning over time. In teaching, Jack emphasizes strong fundamentals while encouraging students to think forward about their designs—how a piece will be used, how it feels in the hand, and what makes it uniquely theirs.

Important Details

Cancellation Policy

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before your class date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds.

• We understand that unexpected things can happen, but we are unable to recoup the costs of empty spots in class. If you can't attend, you’re welcome to transfer your registration to a friend or family member by sending us their name and contact info. 

• If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you have a guest coming with you, please make sure they receive the information we email to you. If you haven’t seen an email from us the week of your class, please check your spam folder (info@themudroompdx.com).

Gift purchase: If you are purchasing this class for someone else, please reach out to us with their name and email address. We need to share important studio information with them ahead of time, including details about the class, and the timeline for picking up finished pieces afterwards.

Minimum enrollment: We will run this class with a minimum of 4 students. If we need to reschedule, we will email you with as much notice as possible, and offer a variety of available dates.

This is a twice-weekly course that lasts for 6 weeks held at The Mud Room North. Perfect for true beginners! In this class you will learn the basics of wedging, throwing cylinders and bowls, attaching handles, and glazing. You will leave class with some finished and functional wares!

Time: This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Location: The Mud Room North, 1831 N Killingsworth St

Dates: August 10th, 2026-September 16th, 2026

Cost: $490 + $25 for your first bag of clay

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Lori Buff (she/they).

Lori has been teaching pottery since 2010 and has been working in community studios since 2008. She loves to teach students everything from the fundamentals of pottery to more advanced techniques. She loves pottery as a creative outlet and as a way to build a lasting community.

Important Details

Other Fees: Extra clay is $25 per bag, if you need it. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you are a current member and forget to apply your discount code at checkout, we’re unable to issue a retroactive refund for the discounted amount.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Communication: We will send you a welcome email before your class begins. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).

This is a twice-weekly course that lasts for 6 weeks held at The Mud Room North. Perfect for beginners or for those looking to refresh their skills. In this class you will have the opportunity to make functional wares as well as decorative pieces, all built with your beautiful hands! We will cover various techniques like coil building, slab building, and carving. You’ll also learn to glaze your pieces. After learning the basics, your teacher will support you in finding and creating projects of your own. This class is also recommended for those who are looking to make friends, as it is a fun and social environment.

Time: Class is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Location: The Mud Room North, 1831 N Killingsworth Ave, Suite D.

Dates: August 11th, 2026-September 17th, 2026

Cost: $490 + $25 for your first bag of clay.

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Ryan Zweber (they/them).

Ryan brings over 12 years of experience in ceramics, evolving from the early days of crooked pinch pots to mastering the complexities of crystalline glaze chemistry. Passionate about sharing their knowledge, Ryan is committed to helping students discover techniques that suit their unique bodies and creative styles. Their teaching is rooted in the fundamentals and encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a deep sense of community. 

Important Details

Other Fees: Extra clay is $25 per bag, if you need it. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you are a current member and forget to apply your discount code at checkout, we’re unable to issue a retroactive refund for the discounted amount.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Communication: We will send you a welcome email before your class begins. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).

This is a twice-weekly course that lasts for 6 weeks held at The Mud Room North. Perfect for beginners or for those looking to refresh their skills. In this class you will have the opportunity to make functional wares as well as decorative pieces, all built with your beautiful hands! We will cover various techniques like coil building, slab building, and carving. You’ll also learn to glaze your pieces. After learning the basics, your teacher will support you in finding and creating projects of your own. This class is also recommended for those who are looking to make friends, as it is a fun and social environment.

Time: Class is every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Location: The Mud Room North, 1831 N Killingsworth Ave, Suite D.

Dates: September 21st, 2026-October 28th, 2026

Cost: $490 + $25 for your first bag of clay.

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Lori Buff (she/they).

Lori has been teaching pottery since 2010 and has been working in community studios since 2008. She loves to teach students everything from the fundamentals of pottery to more advanced techniques. She loves pottery as a creative outlet and as a way to build a lasting community.

Important Details

Other Fees: Extra clay is $25 per bag, if you need it. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you are a current member and forget to apply your discount code at checkout, we’re unable to issue a retroactive refund for the discounted amount.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Communication: We will send you a welcome email before your class begins. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).

This is a twice-weekly course that lasts for 6 weeks held at The Mud Room North. Perfect for true beginners! In this class you will learn the basics of wedging, throwing cylinders and bowls, attaching handles, and glazing. You will leave class with some finished and functional wares!

Time: This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Location: The Mud Room North, 1831 N Killingsworth St

Dates: September 22nd, 2026-October 29th, 2026

Cost: $490 + $25 for your first bag of clay

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Ryan Zweber (they/them).

Ryan brings over 12 years of experience in ceramics, evolving from the early days of crooked pinch pots to mastering the complexities of crystalline glaze chemistry. Passionate about sharing their knowledge, Ryan is committed to helping students discover techniques that suit their unique bodies and creative styles. Their teaching is rooted in the fundamentals and encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a deep sense of community. 

Important Details

Other Fees: Extra clay is $25 per bag, if you need it. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you are a current member and forget to apply your discount code at checkout, we’re unable to issue a retroactive refund for the discounted amount.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Communication: We will send you a welcome email before your class begins. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).

This is a one-time class for past students or past members at The Mud Room North to finish glazing any pieces made during class time or during their membership. This is a casual style glazing class to finish past works with an instructor who will be available for questions. Please note—this is not open studio time to continue work on ongoing greenware projects, or to glaze pieces made elsewhere.

You may glaze a maximum of 10 pots during this class time, as our shelves+kilns don't have the capacity for more than that. If you have more than 10 pots, we ask that you sign up for multiple of these classes in order to finish your work. 

Time: This class takes place roughly every 6 weeks.

Location: The Mud Room North, 1831 N Killingsworth Ave, Suite D.

Cost: $30

Available Dates:

Saturday, August 15th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Ryan Zweber (they/them).

Ryan brings over 12 years of experience in ceramics, evolving from the early days of crooked pinch pots to mastering the complexities of crystalline glaze chemistry. Passionate about sharing their knowledge, Ryan is committed to helping students discover techniques that suit their unique bodies and creative styles. Their teaching is rooted in the fundamentals and encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a deep sense of community. 

Important Details

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss this class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• You may glaze a maximum of 10 pots during this class time, as our shelves+kilns don't have the capacity for more than that. If you have more than 10 pots, we ask that you sign up for multiple of these classes in order to finish your work. 

Communication: If you have any questions in advance of your class, please feel free to reach out to us (info@themudroompdx.com).

For those of you that just want to dip a toe, get a refresher, or try it out—here is your chance! This one-time class is perfect for those who are not ready to dive into a long-form class quite yet, but want to experience throwing on the wheel. You will learn the basics of wheel throwing and you will be able to take home one finished piece a few weeks after class.

After class, we will trim your pieces and glaze them in one of three colors of your choosing. Your pieces will be ready for pickup 6 weeks after the date of your class.

Location: The Mud Room SE, 2011 SE 10th Ave.

Time: This class meets once on either Friday or Saturday evening from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Ages: 16+, or 13+ with a guardian

Instructor: This class will be taught by Prudence Graves (she/her), Maddy Esper (she/her), or Jack Jones (he/him).

Available Fridays (6-8 PM)

August 14th, 21st, 28th
September 4th, 11th, 18th

Available Saturdays (6-8 PM)

August 15th, 22nd, 29th
September 5th, 12th, 26th
October 10th, 24th

A little about your instructors:

Prudence (she/her):

Prudence discovered her passion for clay through handbuilding and has been honing her skills on the wheel since 2019. She found both consistency in her practice and a strong ceramic community through her membership at The Mud Room. Prudence loves exploring new techniques and experimenting with different ceramic methods. As an instructor, she is dedicated to fostering curiosity and guiding students towards their unique ceramic goals.

Maddy (she/her): 

Maddy is an artist and designer with 10 years of experience in ceramics. She enjoys throwing vessels and handbuilding jewelry, and sees ceramics as a grounding, process-driven practice. As an educator, she is passionate about creating fun and exploratory spaces where students can build confidence, explore ideas, and develop technical skills while forming a meaningful relationship with the medium. 

Jack (he/him):

Jack is a ceramic artist and designer working at the intersection of ceramics and industrial design. His work focuses on functional objects with a strong sense of form, usability, and detail—pieces that are meant to be used and lived with. He’s drawn to the quiet magic of ceramics and the idea that simple objects can carry meaning over time. In teaching, Jack emphasizes strong fundamentals while encouraging students to think forward about their designs—how a piece will be used, how it feels in the hand, and what makes it uniquely theirs.

Important Details

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before your class date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds.

• We understand that unexpected things can happen, but we are unable to recoup the costs of empty spots in class. If you can't attend, you’re welcome to transfer your registration to a friend or family member by sending us their name and contact info. 

• If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you have a guest coming with you, please make sure they receive the information we email to you. If you haven’t seen an email from us the week of your class, please check your spam folder (info@themudroompdx.com).

Gift purchase: If you are purchasing this class for someone else, please reach out to us with their name and email address. We need to share important studio information with them ahead of time, including details about the class, and the timeline for picking up finished pieces afterwards.

Minimum enrollment: We will run this class with a minimum of 4 students. If we need to reschedule, we will email you with as much notice as possible, and offer a variety of available dates.

This is a twice-weekly course that lasts for 6 weeks held at The Mud Room SE. Perfect for true beginners! In this class you will learn the basics of wedging, throwing cylinders and bowls, attaching handles, and glazing. You will leave class with some finished and functional wares!

Time: This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

Location: The Mud Room SE, 2011 SE 10th Ave.

Dates: August 11th, 2026-September 17th, 2026

Cost: $490 + $25 for your first bag of clay

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Ron Linn (he/him).

Ron Linn was born and raised in Oregon and has been a practicing artist and teacher for the past 35 years. He was a full-time pottery teacher at David Douglas High School for over 30 years until he retired in 2019, and has taught in the Community Education Department of Mt. Hood Community College since 1989. Ron holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Portland State University and a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Arts from Azusa Pacific University. Ron's personal art practice concentrates on wood-fired functional and sculptural stoneware and porcelain.

Important Details

Other Fees: Extra clay is $25 per bag, if you need it. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you are a current member and forget to apply your discount code at checkout, we’re unable to issue a retroactive refund for the discounted amount.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Communication: We will send you an email two weeks before your class begins. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).

This is a twice-weekly, 6-week course held at The Mud Room SE, designed for students who already have some solid experience working with clay. If you've taken a multi-week ceramics class (at The Mud Room or elsewhere) and feel confident in the basics—but you want help developing your skills, then this class is for you! 

You’ll continue working the fundamentals like centering, throwing cylinders and bowls, trimming, and attaching handles. You’ll also have the chance to explore more advanced techniques based on your interests, such as throwing repeated forms, using underglaze, or throwing plates. 

This class is not the right fit for total beginners, or someone who has only taken our one-time-wheel class. If you’re brand new to clay, we recommend starting with our Beginner 1 class to learn the basics. You should come into the class understanding the basics of how to wedge clay, throw simple forms like cylinders and bowls, attach handles and glaze your work. This class is ideal for those who want to strengthen their skills, get more comfortable on the wheel and experiment with new methods in a supportive environment. You will leave class with a collection of finished and functional pieces! 

If you’ve taken Beginner 1 and are interested in starting a membership at The Mud Room, this class is not required but we find that it’s helpful to gain more confidence, ask questions, and refine your skills before working independently.

Time: Class is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Location: The Mud Room SE, 2011 SE 10th Ave

Dates: August 11th, 2026-September 17th, 2026

Cost: $490 + $25 for your first bag of clay

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Maddy Esper (she/her).

Maddy is an artist and designer with 10 years of experience in ceramics. She enjoys throwing vessels and handbuilding jewelry, and sees ceramics as a grounding, process-driven practice. As an educator, she is passionate about creating fun and exploratory spaces where students can build confidence, explore ideas, and develop technical skills while forming a meaningful relationship with the medium. 

Important Details

Other Fees: Extra clay is $25 per bag, if you need it. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you are a current member and forget to apply your discount code at checkout, we’re unable to issue a retroactive refund for the discounted amount.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Communication: We will send you an email two weeks before your class start date. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).

This is a twice-weekly course that lasts for 6 weeks held at The Mud Room SE. Perfect for true beginners! In this class you will learn the basics of wedging, throwing cylinders and bowls, attaching handles, and glazing. You will leave class with some finished and functional wares!

Time: This class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Location: The Mud Room SE, 2011 SE 10th Ave

Dates: September 21st, 2026-October 28th, 2026

Cost: $490 + $25 for your first bag of clay

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Ryan Zweber (they/them).

Ryan brings over 12 years of experience in ceramics, evolving from the early days of crooked pinch pots to mastering the complexities of crystalline glaze chemistry. Passionate about sharing their knowledge, Ryan is committed to helping students discover techniques that suit their unique bodies and creative styles. Their teaching is rooted in the fundamentals and encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a deep sense of community. 

Important Details

Other Fees: Extra clay is $25 per bag, if you need it. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you are a current member and forget to apply your discount code at checkout, we’re unable to issue a retroactive refund for the discounted amount.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Communication: We will send you an email two weeks before your class begins. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).

This is a twice-weekly course that lasts for 6 weeks held at The Mud Room SE. Perfect for true beginners! In this class you will learn the basics of wedging, throwing cylinders and bowls, attaching handles, and glazing. You will leave class with some finished and functional wares!

Time: This class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Location: The Mud Room SE, 2011 SE 10th Ave

Dates: September 22nd, 2026-October 29th, 2026

Cost: $490 + $25 for your first bag of clay

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Jack Jones (he/him).

Jack is a ceramic artist and designer working at the intersection of ceramics and industrial design. His work focuses on functional objects with a strong sense of form, usability, and detail—pieces that are meant to be used and lived with. He’s drawn to the quiet magic of ceramics and the idea that simple objects can carry meaning over time. In teaching, Jack emphasizes strong fundamentals while encouraging students to think forward about their designs—how a piece will be used, how it feels in the hand, and what makes it uniquely theirs.

Important Details

Other Fees: Extra clay is $25 per bag, if you need it. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you are a current member and forget to apply your discount code at checkout, we’re unable to issue a retroactive refund for the discounted amount.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Communication: We will send you a welcome email before your class begins. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).

This is a twice-weekly, 6-week course held at The Mud Room SE, designed for students who already have some solid experience working with clay. If you've taken a multi-week ceramics class (at The Mud Room or elsewhere) and feel confident in the basics—but you want help developing your skills, then this class is for you! 

You’ll continue working the fundamentals like centering, throwing cylinders and bowls, trimming, and attaching handles. You’ll also have the chance to explore more advanced techniques based on your interests, such as throwing repeated forms, using underglaze, or throwing plates. 

This class is not the right fit for total beginners, or someone who has only taken our one-time-wheel class. If you’re brand new to clay, we recommend starting with our Beginner 1 class to learn the basics. You should come into the class understanding the basics of how to wedge clay, throw simple forms like cylinders and bowls, attach handles and glaze your work. This class is ideal for those who want to strengthen their skills, get more comfortable on the wheel and experiment with new methods in a supportive environment. You will leave class with a collection of finished and functional pieces! 

If you’ve taken Beginner 1 and are interested in starting a membership at The Mud Room, this class is not required but we find that it’s helpful to gain more confidence, ask questions, and refine your skills before working independently.

Time: Class is every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

Location: The Mud Room SE, 2011 SE 10th Ave

Dates: September 22nd, 2026-October 29th, 2026

Cost: $490 + $25 for your first bag of clay

Before signing up, we encourage you to make sure that you can make it to every class. We have found that learning pottery with a teacher present yields the best student outcomes. More good habits and fewer bad ones. Our class model has twice-weekly sessions and no open studio—we emphasize hands-on instruction to help you really learn. Our teachers are there for you.

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Ron Linn (he/him).

Ron Linn was born and raised in Oregon and has been a practicing artist and teacher for the past 35 years. He was a full-time pottery teacher at David Douglas High School for over 30 years until he retired in 2019, and has taught in the Community Education Department of Mt. Hood Community College since 1989. Ron holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Portland State University and a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Arts from Azusa Pacific University. Ron's personal art practice concentrates on wood-fired functional and sculptural stoneware and porcelain.

Please note, this class will have Elly Encell as a substitute teacher on October 27th and 29th. Ron will be present for all other classes.

Important Details

Other Fees: Extra clay is $25 per bag, if you need it. Firing is at no extra cost to students.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class start date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss a class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• If you are a current member and forget to apply your discount code at checkout, we’re unable to issue a retroactive refund for the discounted amount.

If you ever need to miss a class date due to a religious holiday, just communicate with us directly and we can create a plan for ensuring you get brought up to speed!

Communication: We will send you an email two weeks before your class start date. If you don’t see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or add us as a contact (info@themudroompdx.com).

This is a one-time class for past students or past members at The Mud Room SE to finish glazing any pieces made during class time or during their membership. This is a casual style glazing class to finish past works with an instructor who will be available for questions. Please note—this is not open studio time to continue work on ongoing greenware projects, or to glaze pieces made elsewhere.

You may glaze a maximum of 10 pots during this class time, as our shelves+kilns don't have the capacity for more than that. If you have more than 10 pots, we ask that you sign up for multiple of these classes in order to finish your work. 

Time: This class takes place roughly every 6 weeks, on Sunday morning from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Location: The Mud Room SE, 2011 SE 10th Ave

Cost: $30

Available Dates:

Sunday, August 23rd, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Next date coming soon!

A little about your instructor:

This course will be taught by Rez (he/him).

Like many others, Rez began working with clay in high school. After many years away from it, he joined The Mud Room shortly after it opened and experienced a huge growth spurt. He loves making mugs, and experimenting with the myriad of possibilities with shapes, sizes, bottoms and handles. Driven by curiosity and the patience that working with clay requires, he seeks the ever elusive, perhaps mythical, "perfect handle" and loves learning what works—and what doesn't—along the way. As an instructor, Rez hopes to foster a supportive environment where he shares application techniques, encourages experimentation, and promotes embracing failure as an essential part of a student's growth in their clay journey.

Important Details

Cancellation Policy:

• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify us at least two weeks before the class date. After this time, we cannot offer refunds or reschedule your spot for any reason, including illness. Please note that there is a $15 processing fee for all refunds. 

• If you have to miss this class due to illness, we are unable to offer refunds or credits. If your teacher is unable to attend class, we will do our best to arrange for a substitute. If a substitute teacher is not available, we will reschedule the class for a later date.

• You may glaze a maximum of 10 pots during this class time, as our shelves+kilns don't have the capacity for more than that. If you have more than 10 pots, we ask that you sign up for multiple of these classes in order to finish your work. 

Communication: If you have any questions in advance of your class, please feel free to reach out to us (info@themudroompdx.com).