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.
Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! Cathy is a great teacher, and I am delighted with the result! Thank you.
Pat W.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Amazing day with an amazing artist. Great fir a novice like myself, can’t wait to do more classes
Tanya C.
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 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.
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.
Well worth the trip from Brisbane. A very pleasant and informative day playing with mud. Cathy shares her extensive knowledge without question.
Jeanette B.
Another great workshop with our Inner Goddess - Thanks to your magic fingers Cathy ! Looking forward to the next one ????
Karen D.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
We had a fabulous time. Got our creative juices flowing once again. Love premises and Cathy could not be more accommodating and encouraging.
Kim S.
Another superbly creative workshop with Cathy, a caring supportive teacher! Love spending the day in great company in a calm environment. I'll be back again.
Robyn N.
What a great space to spend time in creating a unique piece that you will treasure. This isn’t just an experience it’s a life event. Fantastic tutorage in a nurturing environment. Highly recommend♥️
Susan E.
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.
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 ..
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.
Cathy's sculpture workshops are superb! She is a calm, patient and highly skilled sculptor and passes on her skills freely. The environment is conducive to enjoyment and creativity with soft music playing and the room is air conditioned. Cathy assists each person to complete their sculpture in their own unique style. I've attended a lot of her workshops and highly recommend them to both beginners and more advanced students.
Robyn N.
Hi Cathy Thank you for an amazing Foxy Lady Workshop. It was fantastic. Your willingness to share your work space and depth of knowledge is so appreciated. I would recommend your workshops. This is my third and they have all been incredible. Thank you
Karen R.
Fantastic day, so enjoyed it, thanks Cath.
Debbie S.
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.
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.
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.
Fabulous day with Cathy making Mr Fox. Exceeded expectations. Cathy is a fantastic tutor and amazing artist who helped with our unique creations. Thank-you 😍
Sue M.
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.
Great experience warm friendly studio 👍
JAN 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.
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.
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.
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.
Excellent
Heather 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.
| Workshop | Date | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kookaburras and Frogmouth | 10-10-2026 | 09:30 | $235.00 |
| Spring Beauties | 23-10-2026 | 09:00 | $235.00 |
| Hares. Friday. 🐇 | 20-11-2026 | 09:30 | $235.00 |