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.
This two day workshop was fantastic. Its relaxing, fun and productive. Cathy is a patient teacher & a great communicator. She is brilliant & is a wealth of information & loves to share it
Maree C.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Such an amazing day, with some amazing women. It was so interesting to learn how to put together my 'Winter Beauty' and see her personality come to life! Would thoroughly recommend a day spent with Cathy, creating something so beautiful out of a lump of clay! ????
Joanne S.
Thank you Cathy for a wonderfully creative workshop! I enjoyed watching my sculpture grow and become what I wanted to achieve. The amazing interior design you have established for the creative space is stimulating and vibrant! Your assistance during the process was so helpful and the fact that you demonstrated showed the process with clarity.Thank you!
Helen L.
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.
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.
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.
another great class, love them to bits.
Tanya C.
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.
Another fun filled day. Cathy always makes sure that everyone gets her attention whether you are an experienced potter or a beginner. Each piece was unique and everyone enjoyed lots of laughter while creating their own masterpiece.
Fiona L.
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.
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.
What a fabulous day at Cathy's Fried Mud workshop! Such an informed day making Guinea fowl! I learned a lot and had fun which is what I came for and I have wetted my appetite for more. Thank you so much Cathy for your expert help.
Rosie G.
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.
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.
I recently did a bathing beauty workshop with Cathy and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was my first time in years sculpting anything in clay, so I was a little unsure as to how I would manage with such a big piece! Cathy is an amazing teacher, she is patient and very helpful throughout the day making sure each and every student leaves with a beautiful piece that you are happy to display and show off. I would highly recommend her workshops to anyone!
Jackie W.
Loved every moment of the workshop. Cathy you are such a fantastic teacher lots of patience with your students and your creative ideas, just flow within the class.
Charity W.
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.
Excellent
Heather M.
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.
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.
Thoroughly enjoyed the day! Cathy was great and I am very pleased with my bathing beauty.
Pat W.
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.
Amazing day with an amazing artist. Great fir a novice like myself, can’t wait to do more classes
Tanya C.
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.
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.
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.
On Saturday I attended a Inner Goddess Workshop at Fried Mudd in Noosaville. It was a fantastic day with an amazing group of ladies. We all had different ideas of what we wanted to achieve for the day and with a block of clay and amazing support and guidance from Cathy our goddess's came to life. It was definitely a peaceful and productive day. Thanks so much Cathy x
Toni B.
What a wonderful day it was. Cathy is a fabulous teacher who guided us through the process to a finished piece of art we could be proud of. Thank you Cathy. Can’t wait to enrol in another workshop.
Janelle H.
Have learned so much from Cathy's wonderful workshops. She creates a calm, friendly place as well as leading through the sculpture of the day. Everyone creates their own version. This time we made cockatoos. One was black & the others sulphur crested beauties.
Robyn N.
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.
Another great workshop with our Inner Goddess - Thanks to your magic fingers Cathy ! Looking forward to the next one ????
Karen D.
A fantastic workshop! Cathy was really helpful and I'm happy with how my chooks turned out 😀
Angela J.
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.
Well worth the trip from Brisbane. A very pleasant and informative day playing with mud. Cathy shares her extensive knowledge without question.
Jeanette B.
Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! Cathy is a great teacher, and I am delighted with the result! Thank you.
Pat W.
| Workshop | Date | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black and White Cockatoos | 21-03-2026 | 09:00 | $235.00 |
| Autumn Beauties | 18-04-2026 | 09:00 | $235.00 |
| Midweek Bunnies | 30-04-2026 | 09:00 | $235.00 |
| Foxy Ladies | 08-05-2026 | 09:00 | $235.00 |
| Highland Cow | 23-05-2026 | 09:00 | $235.00 |