Hands-On Clay Workshops for K-8 Schools
Curriculum. Creativity. Regulation. Community.
All in one seriously engaging school experience.
Grades K-8
$15+ HST per Student
75-90 Minutes
Toronto, Durham, York and Peel
Mud Makers brings hands-on clay workshops directly to K–8 schools across Toronto, Durham, York and Peel. Students slow down, get their hands messy and transform a lump of clay into something entirely their own, all while exploring curriculum through an immersive, sensory-rich creative experience. Students build skills across art, design, STEM, problem-solving and more.
What is a Mud Makers School Clay Workshop?
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Our workshops are available for students in Kindergarten all the way to Grade 8. Many projects can be scaled in scope and sequence to meet the needs of our youngest and oldest learners.
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Access to a sink is preferred, but not required. On the booking form just let us know where the closest water source is and we will make any adjustments as needed.
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Our workshops typically run 75-90 minutes in length. Smaller groups with adult support tend to run faster than larger groups. Timing is dependent on the group. We will work with teachers to create the best schedule!
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We use a non-toxic self-hardening clay. It’s as close to a typical stoneware that we can get without needing a kiln!
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Mud Makers workshops connect to Ontario curriculum expectations across Visual Arts, Mathematics, Science, Language and other subject areas depending on the project and grade level.
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Projects are typically dry within 72 hours, but can vary due to humidity levels.
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Great question! Our Studio Takeover model sets up in your library or learning commons space for one or more days. It’s a great way to serve a division or the entire school. In our single class bookings, we come for just one class and work in the classroom. There is a 300+ HST minimum booking for single sessions so we encourage teachers to book back-to-back sessions with a grade like partner.
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Visit our booking form here.
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Mud Makers may be able to come to you. Regional bookings are available for schools and organizations outside our regular service area, particularly for full-school, multi-day, or coordinated bookings.
Contact us with your location and what you have in mind, and we’ll explore what’s possible.
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Do you have more questions that weren’t answered here?! We’d love to help. Please send us an email at laura@creatingcalmclassrooms.com and we will be happy to address your needs.
One experience, a lot happening underneath
Create
Imagination, Artistic Design, Expression
Connect
Shared Experiences and Positive School Culture & Community
Learn
Curriculum Connected + STEM Rich
Regulation + Wellness
Tactile, sensory rich engagement, mindful creation
Made for Every Classroom
No Kiln Required
We Bring the Materials
Sink preferred, not required
Non-Toxic Self Hardening Clay
All Are Welcome
Pricing
$15+HST per student | $300 minimum booking
Booking Multiple Classes?
A studio takeover lets several classes participate throughout the school day in one central location.
Created by a teacher, for teachers
Mud Makers is an in-school program created by an Ontario Certified Teacher with 15 years of classroom experience and a background in neuroarts, regulation, arts-based learning and ceramics.
Choose Your Experience
Studio Takeover
Transform your library or learning commons into a clay studio for the day. Classes rotate through hands-on clay workshops while we stay set up in one central location. Perfect for division-wide or whole-school art and enrichment programming.
Single Class Visit
Bring Mud Makers directly to your classroom!
Choose Your Project
Self-Portraits
Dragon’s Eye
Pinch Pot Creatures
Bobbleheads
Animal Relief
Clay Mandalas
What Teachers are Noticing
Bring Mud Makers to Your School