Cathy is a warm and generous teacher, sharing what she has learned and offering her extensive expertise in raku methods with participants. Many people arrive at workshops feeling unsure and tentative or simply saying “I’m not creative – I don’t know where to start”. Cathy gently encourages them all to make a start - to get in touch with the clay, shape it, mould it and begin to give it a new life.
In many ways, she offers people a safe place to express themselves and permission to let the child within play and have a bit of fun. Participants leave feeling thrilled, excited and exhilarated at their creations – made with their own hands and with creativity sparked from within themselves. They often go away able to tell a new story about themselves: “Actually, I can be creative”.
Cathy’s style and approach to familiarising people with clay and what it can do, simplifying the process and then letting them feel their way, produces the magical transitions that make these workshops such special events.
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience creating a “bathing beauty” with guidance from Cathy, but. …Wow!! so unexpected!! the fun we had, the whole adventure was so tactile! and my finished product was so rewarding!! Thankyou Cathy for Friedmudd🤗
Dorothy C.
This is the fourth workshop I've attended with Cathy, this time I took a few friends along, I am so proud to introduce them to Cathy, she is patient, creative, kind, fully present and she guided each and every one of us individually with our own creations. The workshop is relaxed and even my friends who claimed to have no artistic talent completed works of art worthy of an exhibition... no exaggeration .. :))) I absolutely love this studio, love Cathy's guidance, I recommend her workshops so highly. I would give her 100 stars if I could :) Thank you Cathy xxx
Suzanne R.
Thoroughly enjoyed the day! Cathy was great and I am very pleased with my bathing beauty.
Pat W.
Cathy provides an amazing atmosphere of encouragement and advice to produce a fabulous piece of clay sculpture .The studio is inspirational and provides the most wonderful place to enjoy your day
Pamela E.
A great workshop with a lovely bunch of ladies. Cathy was very patient and helpful. We had great food in Cathy's beautiful studio. Would happily recommend this workshop.
Jodi K.
I had great fun doing the workshop, meeting other people and seeing their work, Cathy is a great teacher.I will certainly recommend it, for something different. A great day overall, and you come out with a piece that is your own creation.
Christine C.
It was a great day, well paced with generous support from Cathy to get a credible result for all of us in this one-day workshop. A fabulous work space and I look forward to picking up my hare after firing. I will most certainly be attending more workshops. Thank you again Cathy.
Eileen T.
I had the most brilliant day! Great group of people, fantastic teacher (and extremely patient). Really want to do this again but bring some friends with me to enjoy as well. Can't wait to see how may very angry Hare fired!
Penny O.
A fantastic workshop! Cathy was really helpful and I'm happy with how my chooks turned out 😀
Angela J.
I had a fun & productive day at Fried Mudd. Thanks to Cathy’s calm, helpful manner I was able to creative my very own work of art. Thanks so much Cathy!
Julie C.
Excellent
Heather M.
Simply amazing! Cathy is such a great teacher. I had the best time
Colleen N.
Fantastic day, so enjoyed it, thanks Cath.
Debbie S.
Amazing day with an amazing artist. Great fir a novice like myself, can’t wait to do more classes
Tanya C.
The summer beauties workshop was exciting fun and very informative I learnt techniques I had learned before Cathy was very helpful in the way that she took us through each step of the process and got around to everyone to make sure we were supported highly recommend
Linda P.
Loved my pottery workshop, I've signed up for another - great company, great support and assistance and wonderful artwork for sale as well!
Lyndal B.
Cathy is one special person, she is a wonderful tutor, has amazing skill and any one that attends a workshop can be assured of unconditional assistance in a nurturing space.
trish M.
Had a great time as usual at one of Cathy's workshops. Love the lady I created - with lots of help and advice from Cathy. Will definitely be back for another class 😀
Gail D.
A great workshop. The space was so well set up and organised for the workshop. A great day with a variety of different sculptures being made. Cathy was gentle and helpful. Enjoyed the company of the others who were friendly and supportive. Would definitely recommend this workshop.
Roseann S.
Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! Cathy is a great teacher, and I am delighted with the result! Thank you.
Pat W.
Wonderful time at the magpies workshop. I have done a few other workshops with Cathy in the past and have always found them enjoyable and Cathy a wealth of knowledge and patience. Skills learnt can be transferred to other projects. Looking forward to my next workshop.
Leanne E.
Hello Cathy, Thank you for a wonderful day at Fried Mudd chicken workshop. You've created a lovely relaxed atmosphere and it was fun to create and explore designs, embellishments and colour. I'm looking forward to seeing the final outcome. Cheers, Moira
Moira P.
This is my 4th or 5th workshop with Cathy and every time is a wonderful new experience. I learn so much, the atmosphere is calm and relaxed and her new studio is homey. I also love when we all sit together for lunch, another great part to the day. There is lots to learn and take in while creating your own personal masterpiece.I have attended on my own and with a friend, I highly recommend her workshops. You walk away feeling a deeply accomplished. Thank you Cathy
Jody F.
another great class, love them to bits.
Tanya C.
Great fun workshop, beautiful studio. Cathy is an excellent teacher and very patient. Highly recommend her workshops.
Denise G.
Such a fantastic workshop and day. Made the most amazing bathing beauty with the expert help from Cathy. Trying to get some friends together to do another workshop as soon as they are advertised. Lunch was amazing too and a wonderful group of ladies. Can’t recommend this enough.
Simone M.
Another great workshop with our Inner Goddess - Thanks to your magic fingers Cathy ! Looking forward to the next one ????
Karen D.
g'day cathy i immensley enjoyed your workshop , relaxed, informative, a good group of women , enjoying there creating with clay , sharing our yummy table of food made, i was not sure what to expect, i enjoyed cathys guidance & hands on approach . a fantastic studio, will look forward in the near future to embrace a fun workshop & learn new technics , kind regards marlene mcintosh .
Marlene ..
Loved every moment of the Bathing Beauty Workshop, thank you Cathy :)
Kelly V.
Thank you Cathy for a wonderful day. I made the frogmouth owl and am very impressed with my days work building him. The workshop was very friendly and our shared lunch was really yummy. Thank you for a great experience .. I would love to go another workshop soon.
Leanne W.
What a fabulous day out. I had never experienced working with clay and Cathy made it seem easy. Highly recommend the experience. Thank you so much
Cheryl R.
Loved the Bathing Beauties workshop. Cathy is very encouraging and helpful and, for a beginner, I learned a lot of techniques in clay sculpture. I will definitely do another workshop with Cathy. They are good value and fun.
Karen T.
Loved this class and totally blue myself away with what I created with a lot of help from Cathy who is an awesome coach. Loved it, lunch was delicious all the ladies were lovely. I will be back with my daughter in tow next time. Thanks Cathy fir a fabulous day.
Kaye M.
Hi What an amazing workshop. Thank you Cathy for your wonderful teaching and support. I can not believe we accomplished so much. Looking forward to doing more workshops
Karen R.
Well worth the trip from Brisbane. A very pleasant and informative day playing with mud. Cathy shares her extensive knowledge without question.
Jeanette B.
Absolute best experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Cath was super patient and made you feel confident with the piece we were working on. An incredible group of like-minded women. Fun day & highly recommend this to anyone. Value for money, I Would definitely do another class. Thankyou x
Deb M.
I had the most amazing day yesterday at Fried Mudd! Such a beautiful haven to create, be inspired and make new friends. I can’t wait to attend the next workshop!
Teel W.
A great workshop Cathy. Thanks to your attention and assistance everyone achieved the goal of making a bathing beauty - even those who were new to clay. I'll definitely come to another workshop.
Lee B.
I have done 3 workshops with Cathy, not only do learn skills, you have beautiful pieces for your home. Can't wait to do more workshops!
Sue F.
What a fabulous workshop with Cathy! Highly recommend for any level of experience with clay. Loads of fun.
Marg W.
Workshop | Date | Time | Price |
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Hares in Clay | 26-04-2025 | 09:30 | $230.00 |
Kookaburras and Frogmouths | 17-05-2025 | 09:30 | $230.00 |
Flying Fox - Mother and pup | 07-06-2025 | 09:30 | $230.00 |
Curlew and Chick | 21-06-2025 | 09:30 | $230.00 |
Two-day Sculpture Workshop | 19-07-2025 | 09:30 | $420.00 |