Sue Fetters SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Mudslingers is proud to present our newly elected Board of Directors. These women have worked tirelessly for our club, volunteering many hours and sharing their expertise to the members. They make sure our club is welcoming and helpful to both new and established members. We can’t thank them enough for…
Sue Fetters SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Mudslingers is proud to participate in the 2026 Empty Bowls program for the Interfaith Community Services (ICS) of Tucson. The event takes place Saturday, March 7, at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center. Volunteers from our pottery studio will meet twice to create and donate beautifully crafted bowls. We feel that…
Sue Fetters Welcome to the brand new website of the SBR Mudslingers pottery club: sbrmudslingers.club. Whether you’re a seasoned potter or just considering joining the club, our new website is the hub for all things clay. Our website launches on Nov. 1 and will showcase information about us, resources, classes, events, membership, and much more…
Sue Fetters There’s a lot of excitement at the pottery studio these days with the introduction of our new SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Mudslingers logo. Nancy Worby designed several logos for our club and the members voted, ultimately deciding which one they wanted. We’re all very happy with our new image. Thank you, Nancy. Also, we…
Sue Fetters SaddleBrooke Ranch Mudslingers offered another great learning experience to its members. The Frozen Pond Glazing Technique was demonstrated by instructor Larrie Kosiba. With this type of glazing method, you can create a unique visual effect resembling a frozen pond on ceramic pieces. This process involves layering a base glaze, a running glaze, and…
Sue Fetters Exciting news from the Pottery Studio! We are now offering our members a variety of teaching demonstrations. All sorts of pottery techniques are offered and taught by our senior members. Any member can attend these demonstrations at no charge and can learn new and different methods of pottery crafting. In July, Diane Bouchard…
Sue Fetters Wheel throwing is a process of forming clay into shapes on a potter’s wheel. It is a common technique for making mugs, bowls, and plates. Learning how to wheel throw can be challenging. Diane Bouchard, one of our most talented potters, volunteered to teach a throwing class at the studio. During the three–day…
Sue Fetters It was a busy day at the pottery studio for our intro class students. With Bonnie Roach’s expert guidance, they learned how to properly glaze the pottery pieces they made in the intro class two weeks ago. Glaze is the liquid that comes in nearly every color and is used to waterproof, decorate,…
Sue Fetters We are so lucky at the Pottery Studio to have many talented and skillful members who share their expertise with others still learning the craft. Diane Bouchard is one of those talented potters, and she taught a very informative class on wedging clay. Wedging clay is a process to make sure the clay…
Sue Fetters The Mudslingers were busy in May cleaning our state-of-the-art studio. Every three months volunteers meet to make sure our facility is clean and offers the best environment for our members. Every tool, texture mat, cupboard, and surface is cleaned with a damp microfiber cloth. All the equipment, furniture, and floors are cleaned. You…