Mud Lily is a community-centered space to discover, explore and practice creating with clay. We bring concepts from wisdom traditions and a beginner's mindset to pottery making. Fun and engaging, serene and soulful, Mud Lily brings deeper connections to life and art.
Creative Space. Community. Connection.
Mud Lily is a beautiful San Diego ceramics studio with space for you.
Join us here at the creative crossroads of Normal Heights, North Park, and University Heights for one-time pottery workshops and ongoing ceramics classes that suit your lifestyle and inspire your spirit.
One-Time Pottery Workshops
Bring a friend or meet some new ones at a one-time pottery making workshop. We provide all of the materials and instruction for you to create a piece while you’re here. Then come back later to pick up your work and give it a new forever home.
Complete a project in a single visit
Choose a hand building or a pottery wheel workshop
Get a taste of ceramics before committing to a Start Here class series
Beginners welcome, ages 18 & up
All materials included
Ongoing Ceramics Classes
If you feel called to find a deeper connection with the craft of ceramics, we offer solid instruction, a safe, well-equipped studio, and support from a friendly community of like-minded potters.
“Start Here” introduces key concepts and techniques to those new to clay while experienced potters learn how to get the most from our studio
Classes are small and instructional, exploring a range of wheel and hand building projects
Independent studio time offers a variety of days and times to explore on your own, with an independent membership option available for approved active community members
Mud Lily Welcomes Ceramicists With Previous Experience.
Experienced potters can complete Start Here with us then book independent studio hours or take classes.
Plan Your Next Party or Team Building Event at Mud Lily.
From birthday parties to book club pals and more, we offer 3,000+ square feet of space and unique private pottery event packages for up to 30 people.