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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fantastic day, so enjoyed it, thanks Cath.
Debbie S.
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.
What can I say that hasn’t, probably, already been said? Cathy is just great. She has tons of patience, is in no rush, helps you when you are stuck and gets you out of trouble when you have given your bathing beauty ET’s face (ET was cute but still…). Don’t get me wrong, she doesn’t do your sculpture! You do it yourself but she will guide you and put you in the right direction! Her studio is just gorgeous (you think that you have arrived in Tuscany or even better…Provence in the south of France!) That really helps you get into the creative mood. I have fallen in love with her place when I first visited 2 years ago and have been waiting to be free from work so that I could join. I sent my wife first (twice) as she loves that sort of relaxation therapy and she was both times so happy that I couldn’t wait to join and make my own ‘Bathing Beauty’. I can’t wait to get her back home once fired (I say cooked but apparently it’s not the right term?). So…an extra huge Thank you to you Cathy for so much knowledge, skills and a funny day. And I promise…next time I will spend less time perfecting the shape of some very important parts. Hopefully we will meet again soonish. (I know that you are getting so popular that I will have to book 12 months in advance).
Didier R.
Amazing day with an amazing artist. Great fir a novice like myself, can’t wait to do more classes
Tanya C.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! Cathy is a great teacher, and I am delighted with the result! Thank you.
Pat W.
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.
another great class, love them to bits.
Tanya C.
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.
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.
What a fabulous workshop with Cathy! Highly recommend for any level of experience with clay. Loads of fun.
Marg 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.
Well worth the trip from Brisbane. A very pleasant and informative day playing with mud. Cathy shares her extensive knowledge without question.
Jeanette B.
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.
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.
Loved every moment of the Bathing Beauty Workshop, thank you Cathy :)
Kelly V.
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 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.
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.
Great fun workshop, beautiful studio. Cathy is an excellent teacher and very patient. Highly recommend her workshops.
Denise G.
A fantastic workshop! Cathy was really helpful and I'm happy with how my chooks turned out 😀
Angela J.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ..
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.
Excellent
Heather M.
Workshop | Date | Time | Price |
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Summer Beauties | 14-12-2024 | 09:00 | $225.00 |
Mudpies for Kids | 08-01-2025 | 10:00 | $65.00 |
Kookaburras and Frogmouths | 11-01-2025 | 09:30 | $230.00 |