Create lasting memories through creativity, connection, and celebration.
Whether you’re planning a birthday, bridal shower, engagement party, team-building event, family gathering, scout outing, or special celebration, Mud Hen offers one of Orange County’s most unique private event experiences.
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Perfect for birthdays, scouts, schools, families, and friends.
Choose one experience:
- Handbuilding
- Pottery Wheel (ages 8+)
$55 per participant‍
- Approximately 90-minute workshop
- Clay, glazing, and kiln firing included
- Professional instruction
- Complimentary one-hour celebration time before or after your workshop
The Mud Hen Experience (Featured)
Our signature event.
Enjoy both pottery experiences during one event.
- Handbuilding
- Pottery Wheel
$80 per participant‍
- Approximately 90-minute workshop
- Clay, glazing, and kiln firing included
- Professional instruction
- Complimentary one-hour celebration time before or after your workshop
Celebrate Together
Every private workshop includes one complimentary hour before or after your pottery experience to enjoy cake, refreshments, gifts, and time together.
During this complimentary celebration hour, the outdoor garden remains open to other studio guests.
Guests looking for a completely private celebration may reserve the garden exclusively.
Private Garden Rental
Looking for a private place to celebrate?
Reserve our outdoor garden exclusively for your guests.
$250
Includes:
- Three hours of exclusive garden use
- Tables and chairs
- Great for food, cake, gifts, and socializing
Outside food and vendors are welcome with prior approval.
Exclusive Studio Buyouts
Hosting a larger celebration?
Reserve the entire Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio for exclusive use.
Ideal For:
- Corporate events
- Engagement parties
- Holiday parties
- Large birthdays
- Client appreciation events
- School celebrations
- Nonprofit events
Custom pricing based on guest count and event details.
Instead of another dinner or restaurant gathering, give your guests an experience they’ll remember.
What is the minimum guest count?
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To reserve for a group is a minimum of 10
What ages can participate?
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We are able to curate a workshop for all ages
How long are events?
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Events are from 1.5 hours and up depending on the number of guests
Can we bring food?
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We do allow food in our garden space
Can we decorate?
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You can decorate
Can we bring outside vendors?
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We do allow outsider vendors
When will pottery be ready?
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Pottery is ready around 4-5 weeks but depends on the type of event you choose
How do we reserve a date?
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To reserve your date, please fill out our event form, when confirmed, we will send an invoice and reserve your date and time!