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…
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October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Glazing Technique Demonstration
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…
September 2025, Front Page
Mudslingers Offer Demonstration Classes
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…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers’ 3-Day Crash Course in Wheel Throwing
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…
August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers Glazing Class and Studio Tour
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,…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers Wedging Class
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…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers Clean-Up Day
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…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers Extruder Class
Sue Fetters We are so lucky here at the Ranch to have a state–of–the–art pottery studio. Among the many helpful tools available to us is the clay extruder. Using it may be a little intimidating to some, so it was very helpful that Kari Erickson was kind enough to schedule two classes in April to…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Mudslingers Introductory Class
Marilyn Heasley I’ll start by saying I lack the artistic gene. I can write accolades describing amazing pieces of work, but don’t expect anyone to be writing platitudes of my works. I needed something other than golf and exercise classes. Two friends convinced me to join them for the Mudslingers (aka Pottery) introductory class, so…