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Mud Station Pottery We reopen the studio on 7th of January 2025. Please pop in and say hello! Cosy yet modern studio in a heart of Edinburgh city.
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Place is adapted to sell pottery in front- gallery part , further inside there is plenty room to experience work with clay including wheel throwing or to observe professional pottery kiln and even load own piece of art. Small groups ensure high work comfort, friendly atmosphere and individual approach to each participant.

My words and what I'm doing seem so irrelevant these days. Yesterday I read yet another news story about part of Edinbur...
06/10/2026

My words and what I'm doing seem so irrelevant these days.
Yesterday I read yet another news story about part of Edinburgh's iconic buildings being threatened with conversion into a hotel and student accommodation. This time it's Summerhall. Yes, this Summerhall. Part of it should be demolished and turned into another visitors' accommodation. Check The Edinburgh Minute for more.
Consultations on Wednesday/tomorrow

Artists always make places more interesting, colourful, alive. Genuine. When I started Mud Station years ago, I rented a tiny shop on Montrose Terrace because I couldn't afford anything else. Over time, the studio has grown, and so has the community around it. Students sharing stories, apprentices moving forward to their own practice. Every day, I share my passion for clay with strangers who, over time, become friends. Whether I want it or not, I'm part of this city's history.

I feel devastated today, more than usual. Edinburgh, which I started to call "home" 15 years ago, is becoming an empty shell of a city, a facade called the Royal Mile hiding dirty streets, potholes and citizens being pushed away from their space.

Can we please push back?

Sylwia
Photos abbi rose king 🌙

Autumn equinox: the transition to the calmer, slower time of the year. I rarely feel it this way. In Poland, where I gre...
24/09/2026

Autumn equinox: the transition to the calmer, slower time of the year. I rarely feel it this way.
In Poland, where I grew up, September is the month of the new school year, new pencils, new challenges, new friendships. I got used to meeting it all with excitement, growing slowly throughout the summer months. It's also my birthday month.

All of this, combined with my ADHD, makes autumn a restless season, electrified with some undercurrent of expectations. Something new should be happening anytime soon. Maybe tomorrow.

Two years ago, September was the month when I started moving the studio to the new premises. It was hard work, stretching myself between renovations, running classes and being a single parent. It was also one of the darkest and most difficult times for me personally. Looking back, I realised I survived only on sheer stubbornness—this and excitement about something new coming.

This year I have a few projects pencilled in the calendar, just enough to keep my attention occupied. Making sake bowls with Peter's friends, running a workshop for Neuk Collective , woodfirings (maybe one in Poland too), hosting the SPA workshops with Tom Knowles Jackson , helping Cason with their pottery painting sessions, all of this while running regular classes. Two or three projects in the planning stage on top of it, so I really won't get bored.
I'm also planning to post more often; abbi rose king 🌙 captured my pots in the wild so beautifully that I cannot wait to show you more photos.

It should be enough to keep my troubled head occupied, at least until the winter.
Stay awesome and cosy.

It was really difficult to choose twenty photos that would fully capture how much fun we had at the opening of our exhib...
11/09/2026

It was really difficult to choose twenty photos that would fully capture how much fun we had at the opening of our exhibition at Meffan Museum and Art Gallery in August.
This exhibition is a unique event: a coronation of our 5-year woodfiring adventure in our Angus Agus Agnes community kiln, while also presenting work by potters from Scotland and around the world who have dedicated their practice to woodfiring.
Coincidentally, the opening date marked the 5th anniversary of putting up the shed that shelters our kiln to the date.
We even had a kiln-shaped cake! We are a very dedicated bunch of weirdos.
Running a community kiln group is not always easy. Plans changing, people joining in, learning from each other, staying for longer or leaving - there's constant flow, and coordinating all of it is an extra challenge. That's why it's even more important to celebrate anniversaries like this.
I especially would like to thank everyone who is or was involved in making this dream of mine happen. Having access to a kiln is one thing, but people who make it possible are irreplaceable.
Sometimes firings are easy; other times we keep going on stubbornness alone. Always with delicious food, always with laughter, always with night-long conversations.

I love you all. See you again soon.

Photos: Piotr and me
Exhibition "Playing with Fire: Woodfired Pottery in Angus and beyond" is open at Meffan Museum and Art Gallery until 11th of October.
Address: 20 W High St, Forfar, DD8 1BB
Open 10.30am-4.00pm every day except Tuesdays.


September is just around the corner, and it means two things: my birthday and the Colony of Artists are near.For my birt...
28/08/2026

September is just around the corner, and it means two things: my birthday and the Colony of Artists are near.

For my birthday, I dream of a bonfire. It's been ages since I had a chance to sit quietly in the fading light of the day and follow the dance of the sparks competing, for a brief moment, with stars, just to die shortly after.

The Colony of Artists, on the other hand, will be anything but quiet.
This year Mud Station is hosting 4 artists: me, Peter, Leonor Calaça from Leonor Calaça and Sara Molpeceres from Colourful Handmade Accessories | Workshops Edinburgh
It means wood-fired pottery, but also jewellery, accessories, home décor, prints, one-of-a-kind dolls, and even fake taxidermy butterflies. As always: interesting meetings, talks about art, old and new friends, and plenty of laughter. Hopefully see you then.

Btw, I'm not as new as the website suggests. Mud Station, in different formats, has participated in the COA since 2018 (I couldn't believe my eyes either!).

Photo of my mug by Abbi, who was so generous with her time and talent and provided me with a huge folder of photos of my pots to share with you - but not just yet.

I'm so excited to share the latest news. Our woodfiring exhibition is almost here! It's been a real team effort of Angus...
04/08/2026

I'm so excited to share the latest news. Our woodfiring exhibition is almost here!

It's been a real team effort of Angus Agus Agnes folks, collaborating to create something special. We invited a bunch of amazing Scottish and international potters to join us to make this show even more interesting.

I can't wait for everyone to see the pieces we've been working on over the last year and to meet you there.


It's really hard to believe that it's already the end of July; half of the year has passed in the blink of an eye. Our I...
23/07/2026

It's really hard to believe that it's already the end of July; half of the year has passed in the blink of an eye. Our IG grid doesn't fully capture how busy Mud Station has been.

Between our usual classes and activities, we had the pleasure of hosting not one but two master workshops with Patricia Shone. We welcomed people from around the world, learnt about Patricia's technique, and shared stories and laughs.

From the very beginning of my pottery journey, it was clear how important sharing knowledge is. With ceramics departments disappearing from art schools and universities, I feel it has become even more urgent. Master workshops like these help share expertise, create space for exchanging ideas, and bring people from diverse backgrounds together.

This year has been more challenging for me personally. Still, I'm committed to inviting interesting and knowledgeable potters to our studio, offering opportunities to learn unique techniques, and hopefully helping to preserve the flow of knowledge. I look forward to seeing you soon for another ceramic adventure.

I want to thank not only Patricia but also everyone who chose to travel short or long distances, whose passion for pottery and for learning new techniques made these workshops possible. I hope you'll keep your stay in Edinburgh in your fond memories.

♡♡♡
Sylwia

13/07/2026

Our Instagram often doesn't capture the full extent of how busy we all are at Mud Station.
This month has been incredibly active, even before it's halfway through. We've successfully concluded beginner classes, hosted Patricia Shone for a second time, and woodfired numerous pots, all while maintaining our regular studio sessions.

Currently, I'm enjoying a short vacation in Poland but I'm already deep into preparations for the next series of beginner classes, scheduled to commence in August, and I'm actively planning more master workshops and other exciting surprises for you all.

I hope you are getting a chance to rest a little between the heatwaves.

Hugs
Sylwia

Reel cover photo
Thank you Charlie for preparing the reel

31/05/2026

WHAT A WEEKEND!

Two days of sharing knowledge, stories, laughter and Norwegian food!
I'll write a proper post when I recover from all the excitement and awe.

We are excited to announce the launch of a brand new class here at Mud Station! For the first time ever in our studio's ...
14/05/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of a brand new class here at Mud Station!

For the first time ever in our studio's history we will be hosting pottery painting classes on the last Friday of every month starting from June onwards. These classes are ran by and for q***r, creative and like-minded individuals, creating a safe space and an opportunity to get people chatting.

Each class will be a 2 hour long session of decorating, designing and painting a unique piece that is one of a kind. You will be provided with a stoneware bowl, plate or mug (or two if you're quick!) to paint with a selection of gorgeous glazes and then get to take your piece home and use approximately two weeks after your class (Each piece will be fully functional after firing meaning it will be dishwasher and microwave safe and ready for daily use!).
Each session will host up to 10 people, get in contact with us to reserve your spot!
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Jo Walker was back at Mud Station last weekend for a fantastic two-day sgraffito master class workshop. It was great hav...
20/04/2026

Jo Walker was back at Mud Station last weekend for a fantastic two-day sgraffito master class workshop. It was great having her teach us both the theory and all of the practical skills. Students learned everything about tools, materials, and best practices to develop skills and working on their own unique style.

From our potters:
"Thank so much! It was great to meet so many people interested in pottery and ceramics! Also learn a bunch of new things!"
"It’s was such a lovely weekend. I can’t wait to see everyone’s work. I learned loads and think I’ve acquired a new addiction! I think I’ll be sgraffito (ing) a lot."
"Thank you so much Jo for a great weekend. It was wonderful to spend 2 days being creative and learning new skills in such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I think you have inspired us all to keep exploring sgraffito."
"It was as a great weekend and a fab workshop. Thanks for sharing your expertise and inspiring us all to try out new techniques."

We’re planning to make this an annual event so contact us if you are interested.

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19-21 East Norton Place
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