FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs: Afterschool Enrichment

  • Our clay and glazes are washable but you can always send a smock or oversized shirt for your student.

  • Projects vary by class and camp. Children may explore pinch pots, coils, slabs, sculpture, and glaze decoration. The current program description explains the planned focus.

  • No. Our core pottery programs only focuses on hand-building clay.

  • Eligible ages or grades are listed with each class or camp. Please check that information before registering.

  • Find your school or camp on our registration pages, then follow the link for that program. Some enrollment is managed by a school, PTA/PTO, recreation department, or enrichment provider.

  • We welcome inquiries from schools, PTAs, PTOs, and enrichment coordinators across the DMV. Complete our school inquiry form to discuss possible program arrangements!

  • Projects are returned on the final class when students hold a mock art show! IMPORTANT: We handle every student’s pottery with care and make every effort to keep projects intact. However, clay is fragile, and some imperfections or damage are beyond our control. Pieces may crack or break before firing and can crack, break, or shatter in the kiln. Variations in glaze color and finish are common. If glaze is applied too thinly, the finished piece may appear matte rather than glossy.

  • While we do not offer refunds after registration is complete, we will work with your student to best resolve any issues that arise during the session. If a class is canceled we will make every effort to reschedule the class.

FAQs: Summer Camps

  • Please pack a lunch, two snacks (one for the morning and one for the afternoon), and a spill-proof water bottle each day, as spills can create a slipping hazard. We’ll be getting creative and a little messy, so feel free to send a smock or oversized shirt that can get stained to protect your camper’s clothing during activities!

  • Children may explore pinch pots, coils, slabs, sculpture, and glaze decoration. The current program description explains the planned focus.

  • No. Our core pottery programs only focuses on hand-building clay.

  • Most of our summer camps are designed for children ages 6–12, though age requirements may vary by camp. Please review the details on your county’s registration website to confirm the eligible age range before registering.

  • Find your county on our Register for Camp page, then follow the link to register through their website.

  • Projects are returned on the last day of the camp week when students hold a mock art show!

    IMPORTANT: We handle every student’s pottery with care and make every effort to keep projects intact. However, clay is fragile, and some imperfections or damage are beyond our control. Pieces may crack or break before firing and can crack, break, or shatter in the kiln. Variations in glaze color and finish are common. If glaze is applied too thinly, the finished piece may appear matte rather than glossy.

  • If a camp includes food activities, read its allergy information and contact us before enrolling to discuss your child’s needs. An allergen-free environment cannot be guaranteed.

    Food Camps: Allergy Information

    Mudskippers Pottery reviews products for allergy warnings indicated on the label. Mudskippers Pottery is not held liable for allergens not listed on product packaging, environmental factors, or cross-contamination. Mudskippers Pottery can accommodate some mild allergies based on our discretion. Examples of ingredients used in our camps: dairy, egg, wheat/gluten, soy, coconut, sesame. Mudskippers Pottery cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.

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