Sue Fetters John Backes, an expert in wheel throwing at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio, is teaching a workshop sharing his expertise. His workshops are designed to guide members through the technical process of “throwing” clay—transforming a raw lump of earth into functional or decorative creations. John focuses on the mechanics of the wheel,…
Sue Fetters The Mudslingers Pottery Club and once again turned their creative talent into a lifeline for the Tucson community by donating 110 handcrafted bowls to the Interfaith Community Services (ICS). Each year the Mudslingers contribute bowls to the organization’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. Participants can use the bowls for soup and bread and then take…
Sue Fetters Larry Kosiba offered a class on lidded box construction to students of all skill levels at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) pottery studio. Participants learned the step-by-step process of building both the base and a matching lid. The class focused on the technical skill of making sure the lid fits perfectly. Larry guided the…
Sue Fetters Terri Thomas taught a class at the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Mudslingers studio called Basic Carving Techniques. This class served as an introduction to surface design methods including Sgraffito, Mishima, and Relief Carving. During the session, students learned the differences among these carving styles and applied their chosen technique to create a unique ceramic…
Sue Fetters At the Mudslingers studio, our members offer classes and demonstrations on various ceramic techniques. Terri Thomas and Lori Leonard offered an in-studio demonstration on Underglaze Transfers on pottery. Underglaze transfers are ceramic underglaze designs printed on a thin specialized paper which are transferred onto clay surfaces like temporary tattoos. Underglaze refers to the…
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…