Do you offer pottery classes for different levels? This is one of the most common questions we get.
Throughout the year we do have opportunities to get your hands dirty (MN Pottery Festival in July, ornament making in December). And we are going to bring back our handbuilding workshops in 2023. We also offer educational tours of our studio 5-days a week.
But most of the time when asked about classes, I like to point you to some of our friends that are better set up for teaching programs.
Here’s a few we recommend organized by type of classes available at the time of writing. Please check their links for the most accurate class types, pricing, dates, and more.
Date Nights, Group Events, & Short Term Classes
Dock 6 Pottery in St. Anthony
They’re new space in St. Anthony is larger and they’re offering even more classes from handbuilding, to wheel throwing, open studio, and wine nights. Our friend Kerry Brooks and her team put on great classes.
Caufield Clayworks in St. Paul
Kevin has been doing date night and group wheel throwing classes for years. They crank up the music and get funky, a great setting for couples and friends to relax, have a glass of wine, and get dirty. Pro tip: check Groupon for discounts.
Pig’s Eye Pottery at Great River Gallery in St. Paul
Great for private groups. Reach out to Jason to set up a team-building or family affair. Pro tip: come early to grab donuts next door at Mojo Monkey.
Weeks-Long Programs
Maine Prairie Studio in Kimball
JD & Megan Jorgenson (who are also on the Studio Team at the Clay Coyote) have their own studio and classroom space just 30 minutes North of Hutchinson. They offer 10-week classes to dig in and hone your skills. Their classes also come with open studio access and materials.
Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis
One of the premier clay centers in the USA. Visit their site to see all of the classroom options and
Kiln Space
Fired Up in Golden Valley
They’ve been around for years, take classes, reserve studio stalls, or rent kiln space.
The Workshop MPLS in the Nokomis East neighborhood of Minneapolis
While we don’t personally know the team there, we have heard great things. Check out their site for classes and kiln space rentals.
Community Centers
Hutchinson Center for the Arts
Right here in Hutchinson, the HCA has a variety of classes and programming for all ages. Check out their calendar for upcoming opportunities.
Dassel-Cokato Community Center
Check out their calendar for upcoming opportunities.
Bird Island Culture Centre
Check out their calendar for upcoming opportunities.
Minnetonka Center for the Arts
We love the teaching team at this Western-Metro clay mecca. Take classes, rent studio space, and join a community of clay-loving enthusiasts.
PS: This list is not exhaustive, and sometimes places close or change direction. We didn’t list every class or teacher in the region. If you know of a program that should be listed please email us at [email protected].
