Home Schooling

Homeschool Clay Enrichment

At Mud Hut Pottery Studio, we believe in the power of art to enrich young minds and nurture creativity. Our homeschool classes offer students a structured, joyful space to discover and develop their artistic abilities. From clay hand-building to painting and sculpting, each session is designed to build confidence and spark inspiration. Join us in fostering a love of the arts that will stay with your child for a lifetime.

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Fill out form below which includes uploading a copy of the enrichment certificate. Once we receive your certificate, you will receive a class credit certificate in the amount of your certificate. You must go to our schedule to book your class. If you have issues uploading the certificate, you may email it to Hello@mudhutpotterystudio.com. Failure to submit this form, may result in a delay in your student's class start or missed spots in our classes.

Pottery and Ceramics Classes for TK-12.

S I N G L E C L A S S

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$50 Beginner Pottery Wheel

Meets 1 time for 90 minutes. Learn beginning pottery wheel. All materials included. Enjoy a fun, structured environment. After the class, we will dry, fire and glaze your piece for pick up in four weeks. Up to 3 lbs of clay. Each student can keep up to 2 pieces. Ages 10 years old & up. Homeschool grades 4th-12th.

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$40 Mixed Age Hand building/Sculpting class

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Creative clay-fun handbuilding and sculpting class. All materials included. 1 hour session fostering creativity in a positive environment. Join us for artistic fun and learn. Ages 5 & up. Homeschool grades K-12th.

$20 Story-time Themed and Pottery Painting

‍A 1-hour storybook themed session with changing activities like clay, pottery painting or art. All materials included. Enjoy creative bonding time in a fun, structured environment! Ages 4-8 years old ones. Homeschool TK-2nd grade.

M O N T H L Y C L A S S E S

Pottery and Ceramics Classes for TK-12.

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$200 Beginner Pottery Wheel 4-Weeks

Meets weekly for 90 minutes for 4 weeks. Learn beginning pottery wheel. All materials included. Enjoy a fun, structured environment. Clay, glaze & firing included. Ages 12 years old & up. Homeschool grades 6th-12th.

*Make-ups not available for these class sessions.

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FAQs

  • We currently accept home school charter funds from Mission Vista, Academy, Springs and Taylion for our classes. If you are enrolled in another charter school, let us know.

  • Most of our classes qualify for charter funds. However, please check with your charter for specific funding requirements, or contact us for assistance.

  • Our classes align with California’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Standards, supporting Common Core by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving through hands-on ceramic art. Students explore artistic expression, design, and real-world connections in math and science while creating with clay.

  • After obtaining approval from your charter school, please email your certificate or purchase order number to hello@mudhutpotterystudio.com to finalize enrollment. Delays in providing this information could affect your student’s class start date.

  • Yes, we welcome older homeschool students (grades 6-12) to join adult classes, depending on availability and class suitability.

  • We understand schedules may change. Please contact us to check availability if you’d like to transfer your purchase order to a different month.

  • Yes, any remaining charter funds or credits can often be applied to future classes within the same school year. Just let us know, and we’ll work with you to manage your credits.

  • Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds or make-ups for missed homeschool sessions. We do allow rescheduling up to 24 hours before the calss. However, we strive to make each class impactful and provide all materials needed for projects.

  • Yes, our homeschool art classes are popular and tend to fill up quickly. We recommend registering early to secure a spot for your preferred session.

  • Yes, all necessary materials, tools, and firing fees are included in the class price.

  • Yes! We offer "Parent & Me" workshops specifically designed for shared art experiences. For other classes, we encourage parents to support their children by observing or assisting as requested by the instructor. Parents can sign up to participate in mixed age or adult classes by registering online.

Hear from Our Happy Artists

  • "Mud Hut Pottery Studio has been an amazing place for my homeschool kids to explore their creativity! The instructors are knowledgeable and super patient, guiding the kids through each project with enthusiasm. My daughter loves her weekly pottery wheel class, and I can already see her confidence growing. We’re so grateful to have such a fantastic resource for art in our community!"

    Emily R.

  • "I can’t say enough good things about Mud Hut Pottery Studio! We took a family workshop, and it was the perfect balance of structure and creativity. The kids had a blast working with clay, and I got to make a little piece of art myself! The studio environment is welcoming and inspiring – we’ll definitely be back for more classes."

    Jason T.

  • "We enrolled in the monthly handbuilding class at Mud Hut Pottery Studio, and it has been a great experience for my two homeschooled kids. Every week, they come home with new stories and pieces of art they’re proud of. The materials and guidance provided are top-notch, and the studio staff always make us feel like part of the Mud Hut family."

    Sarah L.