Join The Mud House Community!
Studio access & membership
Think of it as your gym membership for all things clay — flexible studio time, great equipment, and a warm community of makers and technicians to work alongside. Whether you're here to throw a few pots or make pottery a proper part of your week, you'll find your people here.
If you’ve completed a course with us or something similar, we can’t wait for you to join in on the fun and continue your pottery journey with us!
Your Membership
Studio Support
Studio Technician Support: Our knowledgeable technicians are available to answer any studio questions during opening hours
A vibrant community: Become part of our growing pottery community
30-Minute Studio Induction: Get familiar with our space and equipment with a complimentary introduction
Studio access
Top-Notch Equipment: 14x Shimpo RK-55 wheels, Make use of our studio tools, including a 2x slab roller and wall extruder & various moulds
Workbenches: Dedicated members area for glazing, hand-building & throwing (access to ground floor area when no classes are scheduled)
Unlimited Dipping Glazes: Selection of 15 in-house dipping glazes
Choice of Clays: Choose from 4 types of studio clay available for purchase at discounted prices (£12-27 per bag, including Reclaim, Buff, White Stoneware, Lava Fleck, and Vulcan Black Clay)
Communal Courtyard and Kitchenette: Enjoy our courtyard and kitchenette as part of your membership- we have a microwave, panini press, coffee machine & an air fryer!
Firing & storage
Kiln Firings: Enjoy bisque and glaze kiln firings, subject to our fair usage policy.
Private Storage: Your own storage shelf for your apron, tools, and materials (Mudlark only). Shared PAYG storage area for member clay and larger items
Tea, Coffee, and Biscuits
The most important point! Sip on complimentary tea and coffee, and enjoy delicious biscuits while you create!
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Makers Market Participation: Take part in our quarterly makers market at the studio, including our festive Christmas market.
Retail Space Opportunities: Showcase and sell your work in our retail area.
Members social events: Celebrate our community & join our barbeques, upskill nights, pottery competitions & pot swaps!
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To become a member of our studio, we ask that all makers are comfortable working independently. This means having completed at least a Level 1 course with us (or ideally Level 2), or an equivalent course elsewhere. You should be familiar with all aspects of clay work, including glazing, cleaning, and reclaiming clay as these are the tasks you’ll be managing on your own once you’re in the studio.
Health and safety are our top priorities. The processes involved in working with clay and glaze require a solid understanding of both the materials and the studio environment. By ensuring all members have prior experience with these techniques, we help minimise any risks associated with the use of equipment, handling of materials, and maintaining a clean, safe workplace.
Our studio technicians are focused on maintaining the space and are not available for instructional support. If you’re looking for more structured guidance, we offer a variety of 6-8 week courses and drop-in taster sessions to help you build your skills and confidence.
We appreciate your understanding of these requirements. If you have any questions or need more information about our memberships, feel free to get in touch with our Head Technician at el@themudhouse.co.uk. We’re happy to help!
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Membership & Pay-As-You-Go
Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm
Membership Pricing
| Membership Type | Hours | Price | Rate/Hour | Storage | Firing Cost (calculated once after glaze firing) |
Use Your Hours Within |
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| PAYG | 1 | £14 | £14 | Communal PAYG Shelf & Clay storage | £7 per kilo | 2 months |
| PAYG | 5 | £55 | £11 | Communal PAYG Shelf & Clay storage | £7 per kilo | 2 months |
| PAYG | 10 | £100 | £10 | Communal PAYG Shelf & Clay storage | £7 per kilo | 2 months |
| PAYG | 20 | £160 | £8 | Communal PAYG Shelf & Clay storage | £7 per kilo | 2 months |
| Mud Lark Membership | 32 per month | £155 | £4.80 | Personal Shelf 400 x 400 + additional communal clay storage & overflow shelves | Unlimited Bisc firing / 10Lts of glaze a month | 2-month minimum commitment 1-month notice for cancellation |
Note: Students on current TMH courses using PAYG hours have access to course reclaim clay with any booking
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