A pottery studio that puts a spin on convention.

A group of eight women at SD Mad Mudders pottery studio in Spring Valley, California, some sitting and some standing, smiling and giving thumbs up. There are pottery wheels, shelves with paint bottles, and tools in the background.

Welcome to a wonderfully peculiar little corner of the art world. Tucked into a cozy, pint-sized studio, our women-owned and operated space honors time-tested pottery craft traditions while adding a dash of whimsy and wonder. Whether you dream of learning how to make a curious teapot fit for a legendary gathering or a quirky mug to make your daily routine a little more magical, pull up a chair. We’re all a little bonkers here—and we think you're going to fit right in!

Class is in session.

Sara DuVall teaches a hand-building class at SD Mad Mudders pottery studio in Spring Valley, California. A student watches as she explains coil techniques to a group class. In the background there are shelves holding studio member tools and pieces.
Sara DuVall teaches a hand-building class at SD Mad Mudders pottery studio in Spring Valley, California. A student watches as she explains coil techniques to a group class. In the background there are shelves holding studio member tools and pieces.
Mark Reed Heckl teaches a wheel throwing class working at SD Mad Mudders pottery studio in Spring Valley, California. He guides a student as she opens a small cylinder. There are pottery tools and buckets with clay and water nearby.
Mark Reed Heckl teaches a wheel throwing class working at SD Mad Mudders pottery studio in Spring Valley, California. He guides a student as she opens a small cylinder. There are pottery tools and buckets with clay and water nearby.

Learn to turn raw earth into art.

We offer classes in wheel throwing, hand building and glazing techniques, and workshops from local artists and teachers.

Ready to book a class? Contact us using the form below.

Come get muddy with us!

We offer two different kinds of memberships, Crate Crew and Studio Member.

With Crate Crew you’ll get space on our shelves for a crate to store your supplies, access to all the studio tools and a limited selection of studio glazes. Glaze firing fees are not included.

As a Studio Member, you’ll get 24/7 full-time access to the studio and space on our member shelves with a substantial amount of space for your gear. You can come in any time as a studio member. Glaze firing fees are not included.

Get in touch.

Do you have questions? Share your details and we will reach out promptly. We are always excited to start this creative journey with you!

All information will remain strictly private, we’ll never share your details.