At Mudslingers Pottery School in old town Louisville, Colorado, people of all ages and ability levels come together in a relaxed but vibrant atmosphere to explore ceramic arts. We offer tools, support and instruction to help stimulate the artist in us all.

Below are some of the people you'll meet when you call us up, enroll in a class or drop by to see the action. We look forward to helping you explore your own journey in clay!

 

Emilie Parker has been doing pottery for over 30 years.  She is an artist in clay, a painter, and a teacher.  Emilie brings leadership and management skills to Mudslingers as Program Director.  She graduated with a BS in Art and a masters in business administration from California State University Los Angeles.  Prior to joining Mudslingers, she has worked as a production artist, an art director, a health education specialist, a project manager and a program director.  At Mudslingers her classes fill up with students taking time from their busy lives to have the clay art experience.  They learn to make beautiful ceramic pottery on the wheel and useful and delightful hand built projects. Students re-discover their own creativity. 


John Hansen

John Hansen found his affinity for clay while a student at the University of Wisconsin. John has worked in theatre and business but pottery has been a constant thread in his life. He started Mudslingers in 1998 after many years of teaching in other programs. In addition to his extensive experience, John brings his infamous sense of humor to class, resulting in fun and enlightening times. His work has been exhibited in Europe and sold nationally. Check out the Classes page for opportunities to learn from John.