MUD is a bright, community pottery studio located in the heart of downtown Nelson, BC.
MUD was founded by Alana McDowell after taking her first pottery class and falling in love with clay. What started as a creative obsession grew into a welcoming studio where people can learn, experiment, and connect through making.
Whether you're trying pottery for the first time or building a long-term practice, MUD is a place to slow down, get your hands dirty, and enjoy the process without pressure.
Since opening in 2023, MUD has grown into a vibrant community of students, instructors, members, and clay-curious visitors. In 2026, we moved into our larger home at 295 Baker Street, giving us more space to learn, create, and gather together.
Our Studio!
Our spacious downtown studio is equipped for wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing, pottery painting and independent studio practice.
You’ll find:
✷ 13 pottery wheels for classes & independent makers
✷ Large communal worktables and wash-up stations
✷ A slab roller, extruder and hand-building equipment
✷ Shared glazing and decorating tools
✷ A large collection of studio glazes
✷ Electric kilns for bisque and glaze firing (cone 6)
✷ Dedicated member storage and work areas
✷ A growing library of pottery books and resources
✷ A retail shop filled with handmade ceramics and pottery supplies
✷ Coffee, tea and a friendly community of people who love clay
Become a Member!
Whether you just finished one of our multi-week classes or you’ve been playing with clay for a while, our memberships are your ticket to getting muddy every month.
