Workshops
Develop your creativity and produce an amazing piece of clay art worthy of proud display. As an aspiring artist, with or without experience, you will make your pottery or sculpture masterpiece from your own creative ingenuity, at your own pace and with plenty of one-on-one guidance from Cathy Spencer, Award Winning Potter and Sculptor.
The Fried Mudd studio runs several workshops throughout the year. You will find a list below of our current workshops. We also cater to private groups – if you have your own group of friends let me know what dates work for you and we can create a one day or weekend workshop just for you!
Cockatoos - 08-11-2025
Our sulphur crested friends
It has been a very long time since these noisy birds have been on the workshop calendar, not since the studio was in North Maleny Road. This is a new one for you to try, so be quick, as it's bound to be popular!
Price includes clay, glazing and mid firing.
Foxy Ladies - 22-11-2025
Something new on the menu ...
Join us for the very first public Foxy Lady Workshop, inspired by the success of a recent private event.
In this hands-on clay workshop, you’ll sculpt your very own fox. With sharp eyes, a lively expression, and that signature busy tail, your fox will quickly take on a personality of its own.
Foxes are full of spirit, character, and charm — and as you create, you’ll find a little of that energy weaving its way into your work. Once sculpted, you’ll apply underglaze to bring your fox to life, with final glazing completed during the workshop.
Whether you’re new to clay or an experienced maker, this workshop is a fun, creative way to explore the art of sculpture and take home a piece that’s uniquely yours. Price includes clay, mid firing and glazing.
Summer Beauties - 10-01-2026
The first Beauties workshop for 2026 ...
And the season matches the bathing Beauties theme - start planning those skimpy cozzies and broad brimmed hats!
This is almost a sculpture class in its own right! In this workshop you will create your own Bathing Beauty. I will guide you through step by step how to create the form. No experience is necessary, just a smile!
Price includes clay and mid firing.
Hares in Clay - 24-01-2026
Mudd Bunnies!!
The Hares in Clay workshop is now second only to the Bathing Beauties in popularity - everyone loves these cute little characters.
In this workshop you will be shown how to create your very own clay Hare, using slabs and coils. Once formed, we will apply oxides and dry glazes to complete your piece.
Snugglebutts - 07-02-2026
New for 2026!
Join me for a light-hearted and creative clay workshop where you’ll bring your very own Snugglebutt to life! These whimsical, big-hearted figures with their striped leggings and cheeky butts are full of personality and sass.
Guided step by step, you’ll shape your Snugglebutt from clay, giving her her own character and style. Underglazes will be applied during the workshop so she’s ready for her final firing.
No experience is needed—just a sense of play and a willingness to get your hands a little muddy. By the end, you’ll have a delightful, one-of-a-kind Snugglebutt to take home and treasure.
Kookaburras & Frogmouths - 14-03-2026
A perennial favourite
This is a workshop solely designed for you to make a kookaburra or frogmouth.
Once fired they can be placed on a deck, tree or simply display them on a log made in clay!
Price includes clay, bisque firing, glazing and Raku firing.