Introducing Muddy Mondays: NCAP Launches a New Weekly Pottery Group
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After a year without ongoing pottery classes, the Noel Community Arts Program is excited to re-open the studio doors and announce a brand-new offering for our ceramics community: Muddy Mondays Pottery Group, led by our newest pottery instructor, Brianne Youngblood.
Starting January 12, 2026, this weekly, open-studio style group will meet every Monday evening from 5:30–8:00 PM in the NCAP Pottery Studio at 520 Herndon (inside Noel UMC).And for the first time in over a year, students will once again have a consistent place to learn, explore, and create with clay on a weekly basis.
🏺 A New Chapter for NCAP Pottery
The past year has been a transitional one for our pottery program—reshaping, rethinking, and rebuilding so we can offer an experience that truly supports creativity, community, and growth. With the addition of two new pottery instructors, we’re thrilled to relaunch with new energy and expanded opportunities.
Our newest instructors:
Brianne Youngblood – leading Muddy Mondays, our new weekly open-studio pottery group
Ashanti Malone – introducing special-topic clay workshops, including her sold-out Pinch Pot Play class in November
Together, Brianne and Ashanti are helping us reimagine what pottery can look like at NCAP, from hands-on beginner classes to open-studio experiences and creative skill-building workshops.
🌙 What Is Muddy Mondays?
Muddy Mondays is designed to be a relaxed, open-studio style group—a space where adults can learn pottery at their own pace, with guidance whenever needed. Perfect for beginners and experienced potters alike.
Participants will be able to:
Learn handbuilding and wheelthrowing techniques
Work independently on personal projects
Receive individualized instruction from Brianne
Build confidence through experimentation and exploration
Connect with others who love clay
This format allows each student to grow at a pace that feels right for them while enjoying the support of a creative community.
🎨 What’s Included?
For $150/month, Muddy Mondays includes:
All tools and supplies
All glaze and kiln firings
Use of all studio equipment
A 25-lb bag of clay in your first month (Clay purchased separately after that)
Whether you're ready to throw your first pot or eager to dive back into clay after some time away, everything you need is waiting for you in the studio.
🎟️ Registration Now Open
Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction and comfortable studio time.Register here:👉 https://square.link/u/QfUan9KK
🏡 Location
NCAP Pottery Studio520 Herndon • Inside Noel United Methodist Church, Shreveport, LA
✨ More Pottery Opportunities Coming Soon
Ashanti Malone will continue offering her creative and beginner-friendly clay workshops throughout the year—perfect for anyone wanting to try pottery without committing to a weekly class. Keep an eye on our social media for upcoming workshop announcements!
Weekly pottery is officially returning to NCAP—new instructors, new energy, and a brand-new way to learn. We can’t wait to welcome you into the studio for this next chapter.
Let’s get muddy!
Noel Community Arts Program
noelarts.org | 318-455-3423
