Mellow Mud Pottery was born in 1974, on a small back porch with a homemade kick wheel, some handmade tools, clay and a gas kiln. Brent had studied at Cal State Fullerton and Susan had studied pottery at a private pottery studio in Northern California. The rest we learned through inspiration.

    We had built a steady traditional pottery business, but were looking for new direction; dishware was just too dull. Living in a rural area surrounded by ponds, we started the “Garden Theme.” We designed pieces for back yards and patios. We carved our niche into the clay world, exclusively from our own designs.

   Our pieces are handmade using a blend of rich, red California stoneware clays and a wide range of texture application. Our latest works are three-dimensional images of Sunmen, Sunladies, geckos, quail, rabbits, fish, frogs, turtles and southwest petroglyghs. These pieces are hand built and high fired.

    Mellow Mud is striving to produce unique one of a kind pieces of art. Our home and studio is located in the Northern Sierras above Chico, California. All our work begins with a twenty-five pound block of clay and ends after hours of creative imagination and spirit.

Sincerely,
Brent & Susan Tate