Mud Gallery

Magical Pottery Playshop: Make-a-Cauldron Mug or Planter (adults)
2023-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
We are in the DORA district-bring your beer or beverage to sip while you get in the magical groove of playing with clay!

In this wet clay playshop, Teresa will guide you in creating a unique one-of-a-kind cauldron that can be adapted to be a mug or planter! Make it as plain or intricate as you like!

Your piece will then be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio: it will need to dry for several days, be fired in the bisque kiln (1888° F), a food-safe/lead-free glaze applied, and then back in the kiln for the glaze firing (2167°F). This will take 2-4 weeks and you will be notified by text or email when it is ready to pick up.

Parking: You can use the first 7 spots in the adjacent parking lot (left of the gallery- ignore the sign). Other parking lots can be found on this map

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Magical Pottery Playshop: Make a Wizard's Cauldron (all ages)
2023-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
If you prefer a different time, we have another session for this playshop at 3:30 pm.

Have a magical time making your own stoneware pottery cauldron using the ancient pinch pot method. You can make it as decorative or plain as you like, maybe even etch a secret code inside… Your imagination is the limit!

Your original piece will be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio and will be ready for pickup in about 2 weeks.

Parking: You can use the first 7 spots in the adjacent parking lot (left of the gallery- ignore the sign). Other parking lots can be found on this map

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Magical Pottery Playshop: Make a Wizard's Cauldron (all ages)
2023-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
If you prefer a different time, we have another session for this playshop at 1 pm.

Have a magical time making your own stoneware pottery cauldron using the ancient pinch pot method. You can make it as decorative or plain as you like, maybe even etch a secret code inside… Your imagination is the limit!

Your original piece will be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio and will be ready for pickup in about 2 weeks.

Parking: You can use the first 7 spots in the adjacent parking lot (left of the gallery- ignore the sign). Other parking lots can be found on this map

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Pottery Playshop: Make a Fort Ancient style pot
2023-08-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
In this Pottery Playshop, you will make a piece of pottery with the same methods used by the Fort Ancient Indigenous peoples who lived in the Ohio River Valley around 1000-1750 CE. The Fort Ancient peoples were Ohio’s original farmers! They are believed to be descendants of the Adena and Hopewell peoples and ancestors of the Shawnee.

The image is a Fort Ancient pot with Guilloche design (Robert A. Genheimer).

Source: Maslowski, Robert. (2011). New River Cultural Affiliation Report.

You will learn the coil-building method and the Fort Ancient style incised decoration used to create your piece, and although the Fort Ancient people used open fires and shallow pits to fire their pottery, Primitive Mud Pottery will finish your pot in a kiln. Your piece will be ready for pick-up in about 2 weeks.

Creative option: you can add a few holes and make your pot into a planter!

This unique experience is supported in part by a seed grant from Ohio’s Winding Road.

Parking: You can use the first 7 spots in the adjacent parking lot (left of the gallery- ignore the sign). Other parking lots can be found on this map

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Meditation for Beginners with Susan Vaughn
2023-09-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Meditation for Beginners with Susan Vaughn. A 6-week meditation series meeting on Wednesday evening: September 13th, 20th, 27th, October 4th, 11th, and 18th. Registration is required due to limited seating.

About your facilitatorSusan has been a meditation instructor for almost 20 years. Dedicated to spiritual growth, she creates a safe space to relax and go within to reconnect with your own internal Stillness. She has also taught Intuition Development and sees art as another form of meditation.

NOTE: A minimum of four people is needed for the class to take place.

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Mandala Coloring Meditation with Susan Vaughn
2023-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Mandala Coloring Meditation with Susan Vaughn. Learn what mandalas are and how they can be used as a form of meditation. You’ll receive a basic mandala that you can add a few symbols to, color, and take home. Registration is required due to limited seating.

Susan has been a meditation instructor for almost 20 years. Dedicated to spiritual growth, she creates a safe space to relax and go within to reconnect with your internal Stillness. She has also taught Intuition Development and sees art as another form of meditation.

Contact Sue to reserve your spot, or with any questions.

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Bark in the Park Pottery Playshops: 1:00 & 3:30 pm
2023-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Bark in the Park Pottery Playshops offered at 1 & 3:30 pm

Each session is about 1 to 1.5 hours for up to 12 people, first come first serve. 1st session starts at 1:00 pm. 2nd session starts at 3:30 pm.

Make a pumpkin or pot decorated with puppy paws, hearts, or skulls… play with clay and reflect your personal style!

We will be offering 2 different sessions during Destination Downtown Lancaster’s Bark in the Park event.

Your pottery will be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery and ready for pickup in about 2 weeks.

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First Friday Open Stage
2023-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Mud Galery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, Ohio, 43130
Welcome all poets, comedians, storytellers, improvisers, acoustic musicians, & seekers of entertainment!

Entertain us with your spoken word, acting, or musical talents, or just enjoy the vibe! An acoustic guitar is available if you are without one!

We are in the DORA district in downtown Lancaster- you can bring your adult beverage in a DORA cup from a neighboring bar or restaurant!

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Friday the 13th Spooky Pottery Playshop
2023-10-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Friday the 13th Spooky Pottery Playshop

We will be making spooky pots featuring skulls, snakes, and other mysterious creatures! Join us for this fun creative playshop. Make a cup, bowl, plate, or planter.

Your creation will be finished by Primitive Pottery and ready to pick up in a couple of weeks. If you are visiting/traveling, we can mail it to you at the cost of shipping.

We are in the DORA district, feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage.

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Spooky or Not Pottery Playshop
2023-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
Starts at noon. $30. Bring your lunch or favorite beverage for a an hour Pottery Playshop to release some tension & have some fun! No reservation is needed, but space is limited so you can call or text ahead to reserve a spot! 740-215-1073.Make a ‘lil pinch pot pumpkin, ghost, candle holder, incense burner, or create an ornament or small dish, these are just a few ideas!

No experience is needed!

Primitive Mud Pottery will finish your piece for you and will be ready for pick up within a couple of weeks.

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Tangerine Mindfulness Meditation in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh
2023-11-05 13:00 - 14:30 | OH
This guided mindfulness meditation is the classic Tangerine Meditation that Teresa learned from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. This meditation introduces mindful eating and Interbeing and is a gratitude practice. Discussion following. Space is limited so registration is required.

Note: For comfort and ease of mind for some, this is not a meditation where we sit on the floor cross-legged, so do not hesitate to join due to worry about logistics.

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Thursday Lunch-Hour Pottery Playshop
2023-11-09 00:00 - 13:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Drop in for an impromptu experience playing with clay!

Your session includes instruction in wet clay hand-building and decorative methods for one piece. No experience is needed!

No reservation is needed, but space is limited so you can call or text ahead to reserve a spot! 740-215-1073. Make a ‘lil pinch pot pumpkin, candle holder, incense burner, or create an ornament or small dish, these are just a few ideas!

Your creation will be finished with a food-safe glaze and ready for pick or shipping in a couple of weeks. If you are out of town we will ship to you at cost!

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Jammin' Grateful Dead Pottery Playshop
2023-11-10 18:30 - 20:30 | OH
Hey Grateful Dead fans, let’s make some funky pots with a Dead theme! In this wet clay playshop, you will create a unique one-of-a-kind pot decorated with Stealies, lightning bolts, dancing bears, or whatever your creativity leads you! You can make it as plain or fancy as you like! No experience necessary! BYOB and let’s play jamming to the Dead!

Your piece will then be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio: it will need to dry for several days, be fired in the bisque kiln (1888° F), glaze applied, and then back in the kiln for the glaze firing (2167°F). This will take 2-4 weeks and you will be notified by email when it is ready to pick up.

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Make Happy Lil’ Trees Pottery Playshop
2023-11-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Make a coil-built decorative pottery tree. You can design it to be a luminary with fairy lights!

Your session includes instruction in wet clay hand-building and decorative methods for one piece. No experience is needed!

Your creation will be finished with a food-safe glaze and ready for pick or shipping in a couple of weeks. If you are out of town we will ship to you at cost!

Heads up: Lancaster’s Holiday Parade is in the morning and passes by Mud Gallery, so feel free to come early and watch the parade here! There is also a Harvest Market that morning from 9-12 by Keller Market House. More info here

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We Are Closed November 23rd & 24th
2023-11-23 00:00 - 2023-11-24 23:59 | OH
Closed Thursday & Friday.

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Small Business Saturday Pottery Sale & Chance to Win tickets!
2023-11-25 10:00 - 18:00 | OH
10% off Primitive Mud Pottery by Teresa Speakman

We appreciate your support of our small business!

No purchase is necessary to enter drawing.

Enter a chance to WIN 2 tickets for any Pottery Playshop through 2024!

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Mud Gallery Playhouse ❤ First Fridays Open Mic
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Welcome acoustic musicians, improvisers, poets, comedians, storytellers, & seekers of entertainment. Come play with us!

Casual, judgment-free zone! First Friday open stage poetry, comedy, storytelling, improv, & acoustic music! Entertain us with your spoken word, acting, or musical talents, or just enjoy the vibe! An acoustic guitar is available if you are without one! No amplification is needed- we are a cozy little space!

We are in the DORA district in downtown Lancaster! Bring your favorite beverage and let’s play!

Parking: You can use the first 7 spots in the adjacent parking lot (left of the gallery- ignore the sign). Other parking lots can be found on this map

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Winterfest Pottery Playshop: Let's Make Happy Lil' Unicorns & Other Ornaments!
2023-12-02 15:30 - 16:30 | OH
Let your imagination play creating 2 unique ornaments! Hand-building and decorative methods will be demonstrated. We have an assortment of tools, stamps, texture rollers, and more for you to use to make your ornaments. No experience is necessary. All ages are welcome.

Be sure to stay Downtown for the Tree Lighting that begins at dusk.

Primitive Mud Pottery Studio will finish your creation for you and will be ready for pick up in 1-2 weeks. We can ship it to you for the cost if you are out of town.

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The Rainbow Alliance of Fairfield County December Out & About Pottery Playshop for LGBTQ+ Adults
2023-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
Sponsored by The Rainbow Alliance of Fairfield County

Snacks & favorite beverages are welcome!

What can be more fun than playing with clay? Make a decorative tree out of clay- if for no other reason than because trees are cool! You can add holes to use as a luminary using battery-operated fairy lights! If trees aren’t your thing, then create a fancy vessel to keep your crystals or treasures in…so many possibilities…

No experience is needed!

Primitive Mud Pottery will finish your piece for you and will be ready for pickup within a couple of weeks.

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Mud Gallery’s 1st Anniversary Celebration
2023-12-10 11:00 - 16:00 | OH
Join us in Celebrating our First Year!

We will be open from 11 am-4 pm with prizes every hour to celebrate our first year of getting to know and play with you!

The Grand Prize is a Pottery Playshop for 4 which can be used for any scheduled event, or as a start for a Private Party! ($240 Value)

Prize Winners will be chosen at 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, & Grand Prize at 4 pm!

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Gargoyles, & Other Creatures Pottery Playshop
2023-12-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Let’s make Gargoyles and Other Creatures! BYOB if desired.

This Gargoyle Playshop is also offered on Monday, January 8th at noon!

Let your imagination and creativity flow with this fun playshop making gargoyles and other creatures! Basic hand-building/ sculpture methods will be demonstrated, and assistance given.

No experience is necessary.

Your piece will then be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio: it will need to dry for several days and be fired in the bisque kiln, then food-safe glaze applied and fired again in the glaze firing to vitrify the clay into durable ceramic. This will take 2-4 weeks and you will be notified by email when it is ready to pick up.

Parking: You can use the first 7 spots in the adjacent parking lot (left of the gallery- ignore the sign). Other parking lots can be found on this map

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Pottery Playshop: Basics of Hand-Building Methods
2024-01-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Learn the basics of hand-building methods in this Pottery Playshop with demonstrations and assistance in creating your own decorative or functional piece. Finishing firing and glazing by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio. Ready for pickup in 3-4 weeks.

DORA beverages welcome!

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Make-a-Stash-Pot Pottery Playshop
2024-01-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
This playshop focuses on making a lidded container out of clay. Starting with wet stoneware clay, you will make your very own unique stash box, with step-by-step guidance and assistance. Your creation can keep your treasure stash of stones, crystals, jewelry, herbs, or love letters… Bring your favorite beverage to enjoy while you play! DORA beverages welcome!

Your piece will then be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio: it will need to dry for several days and be fired in the bisque kiln, then food-safe glaze applied and fired again in the glaze firing to vitrify the clay into durable ceramic. This will take 3-4 weeks and you will be notified by email when it is ready to pick up.

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Gargoyles, Dragons, & Other Creatures Pottery Playshop (all ages)
2024-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Let’s Make Gargoyles and other Creatures! BYOB if desired.

Your piece will then be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio: it will need to dry for several days and be fired in the bisque kiln, then food-safe glaze applied and fired again in the glaze firing to vitrify the clay into durable ceramic. This will take 2-4 weeks and you will be notified by email when it is ready to pick up.

Your creature can be designed as a planter, incense burner, mug… Get creative! Let your imagination and creativity flow with this fun playshop making gargoyles and other creatures! Basic hand-building/ sculpture methods will be demonstrated, and assistance given. No experience is necessary.

This is a fun wet clay playshop to do with kids or friends. The suggested youngest age is 5 simply in consideration that we have counter height stools with no backs, and your safety is our concern.

Parking: You can use the first 7 spots in the adjacent parking lot (left of the gallery- ignore the sign). Other parking lots can be found on this map

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Dungeons & Dragons Day Pottery Playshop: Make D&D Dice
2024-01-26 18:30 - 20:30 | OH
Make your own set of D&D DICE!

Make a one-of-a-kind set of Dungeons & Dragons dice out of stoneware clay.

NOTE: This image is solely for reference (snatched from the internet) as an example of what we will attempt to make. Yours can be as fanciful or simple as you desire!

After you make a set of dice, Primitive Mud Pottery Studio will bisque fire your pieces, then apply red iron oxide, and fire again to 2300F to turn your dice into immortal beings… well at least iron-coated stoneware dice!

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Happy Lil' Gnomes & Trees Pottery Playshop
2024-02-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Have fun making a Happy Lil’ Gnome or Tree out of clay. Methods for building and decorating will be demonstrated and assistance given. No experience is needed.

Primitive Mud Pottery Studio will finish your creation for you and will be ready for pick up in 1-2 weeks.

We can ship your finished pottery to you at cost if you are from out of town/on vacation.

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Deep Listening: A Compassionate Communication Playshop
2024-02-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
This Playshop focuses on Deep Listening or Empathy, one of the main principles of Compassionate Communication. Empathy is one of the most valuable gifts we possess as humans, the ability to listen deeply to others and to be deeply heard and understood without judgment.

“Deep listening is the kind of listening that can help relieve the suffering of another person. You can call it compassionate listening. You listen with only one purpose: to help him or her to empty his heart.”Thich Nhat Hanh

“Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing. Instead of offering empathy, we have a strong urge to give advice or reassurance and to explain our own position or feeling. Empathy, however, calls upon us to empty our mind and listen to others with our whole being.” Marshall B. Rosenberg, founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication.

1-2 hrs in length depending on the number of people present.

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Valentine's Day Pottery Playshop: Love Potion Cauldrons!
2024-02-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Make it a date with a lover, friend, or by yourself! BYOB

Make a Cauldron to mix your love potion! Using wet clay, we will make one-of-a-kind vessels to make your magic! Hand-building methods will be demonstrated and assistance if needed. No experience is necessary.

Your original art will be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio. It will need to dry, then fired in the bisque kiln, food-safe glaze applied, and then back in the kiln for a glaze firing. You will be notified by text or email when your piece is ready to pick up in usually 3-4 weeks.

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Pretty Awesome Plates Pottery Playshop
2024-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Mud Gallery, 123 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Make a pretty awesome food-safe stoneware plate! Demonstration of methods and assistance given.

Beginning with wet clay, you will use the slab hand-building method to form and decorate your plate. You will learn several techniques to decorate and embellish your original piece.

Feel free to bring a favorite beverage to enjoy while you play with clay! We are in the DORA district.Your piece will then be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio: it will need to dry for several days and be fired in the bisque kiln, then food-safe glaze applied and fired again in the glaze firing to vitrify the clay into durable ceramic. This will take 2-4 weeks and you will be notified by text or email when it is ready to pick up.

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Fairy Houses Pottery Playshop
2024-03-02 15:00 - 17:00 | OH
Fairy Houses have endless design and decorative possibilities and can also be made into planters! This is going to be FUN!

This playshop uses slab and coil hand-building methods which will be demonstrated and assistance available if needed.

No experience is necessary.

Feel free to bring a favorite beverage to enjoy while you play with clay!

Your piece will then be finished by Primitive Mud Pottery Studio and will be ready for pickup in about 3-4 weeks. You will be notified by text when it is ready to pick up.

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