Mudville

Mudville is fantastic! They offer classes at convenient times, and you can come in and practice any time when you are signed up for a class.
The studio is stocked with pottery tools and different kinds of clay. Everyone is friendly and super laid back. If you have Nan as a teacher, you’ll also meet her Airedale terrier!
Pottery is a great way to try something new and decompress after the work day.

Its the best place to learn pottery. Ray is my teacher. He is a great teacher — very methodical, patient (teaches you to be patient too) and gives individual attention. I have learnt a lot in this one summer session.
Mudville is very conveniently located — plenty of street parking. Its hot during the summer. One can come in to practice if one can find the time. 3 kinds of clay — many kinds of glazes but almost no under glazes (get your own if you wish). Its big enough for the number of students. 8 or so wheels — main emphasis is on the throwing pot on the wheel — which truly is an art. One can learn hand building too — but no specific classes for it.
I just love going there, playing with clay and obsessing over the pots I make — some are good and most are ‘could be better’.
I strongly recommend Mudville to anyone who want to learn pottery or just play with clay.

LOVE!
My first time ever attempting pottery and I couldn’t ask for a better place to learn. Ray was my instructor and he was very helpful and encouraging! The atmosphere is very laid back and was a great weekend retreat after a long week of school and work. The people who come to Mudville are also friendly and fun to talk to.
Classes and instruction are really flexible and accommodating for even the most demanding of schedules.
Easy to get to with public transportation as well. Highest recommendation! Worth every penny!

Mudville offers pottery classes in a no-​nonsense, friendly environment. Nan and Ray are great teachers who are there to help when you want it and able to stand back when you don’t. No frills here, every inch of the studio is devoted to pottery and more pottery! Classes are flexible-​if you can’t come to your chosen class one week, you can attend a different session plus you can come in to do extra work as much as you want. $ 300/​semester with classes and firing up to 10 pounds is a good rate-​they are a non-​profit too! You will find everyone from beginners to seasoned experts here. I can’t say I have tried any other studios in the Boston area-​I didn’t have to as I love it here :)

For someone who had never done any pottery before, not even the fun kind, you know, as a kid at a pottery store kind, I think I am doing pretty awesome now.
What excited me about pottery was the idea of playing in the mud and de-​stressing after a work day. What made me pick Mudville was its convenience, right off McGrath Highway, with ample street parking. I picked the longest day of my week, monday ;)
Ray, my instructor is great. He is patient, gentle, and a lot of fun. There is no pressure and everyone progresses at their own speed. I like the fact that it is a studio and if you miss a class, they are very flexible on allowing a make up class. Also, the use of the studio in between classes is allowed at no extra cost.
I am already into my thrid session and have graduated from making bowls and mugs to pitchers and tea sets ;)

I heart Mudville. This place is great! I took the winter and spring classes and I am looking forward to signing up again in the fall. The atmosphere is laid back, no pressure, and the teachers are great. You can get as much or as little instruction as you want. Not only did I make some fun bowls, I also met some cool people. Yea Mudville!

I just finished my first class at Mudville, as a complete beginner — I had never done any pottery before and now have usable and cute (if I don’t say so myself) bowls and mugs. So fun! I can’t say enough good things about Mudville.
Nan, my instructor and owner of Mudville is excellent — totally laid back, which creates a fun, no stress atmosphere, but she’s also a great teacher. I’ve signed up for the next session, which also allows you to use the studio between sessions for free — a real bonus.

Wow! I can’t believe there are no reviews about Mudville here. So, this is a small, non-​profit pottery studio that is such a great place. I randomly chose this over mudflat (just down the street, more expensive, different structure of classes). I love it here! There are two instructors, and generally people choose one and stick with them. Mostly depends on your learning style. This is the perfect after work type of class, it’s totally relaxed and the instructor is around for whenever you need help. If you are a beginner (all levels in all classes) there is a more structured piece in the class to help you learn the skills. Also, you can use the studio on your own time for free. Mudville is a home away from home — I’d 100% recommend it!