Classes and Workshops
Whether you're looking for an intensive course or want to pop in for a quick and relaxing class, offerings open each season across the Twin Cities, MN area. To sign up, follow the course link in the description to visit the site that runs each course.
Welcome to the Wheel II
Eden Prairie Art Center | 6:00-9:00pm | Wednesdays, 4/3/24-5/22/24 | $250.00 | Sign Up Here- Registration Code 356234
Take your wheel-throwing to the next level. Participants expand on the basic skills learned in the Welcome to the Wheel class to create functional objects and explore hand-built alterations, lids and methods for developing consistency in creating sets. Each class starts with a look at finished professional pots followed by a corresponding demonstration. Participants should have taken Welcome to the Wheel or an equivalent 6+ week wheel-throwing class within the past two years to register.
Clay for Couples - Try the Wheel!
Eden Prairie Art Center | 6-8pm | Friday, 3/29/2024 |
$40.00 | Sign Up Here - Code 156292
Enjoy a unique and relaxed evening with a friend or partner and learn introductory clay techniques in wheel throwing. Clay and tools are provided, and you will be able to select a glaze for your project. Space is limited and class fills quickly, so sign up today! Each participant must register.
Family Wheel Throwing - Multi-Week
Eden Prairie Art Center | 5:30-8:30pm | Tuesday's 3/5/24-4/2/24 (No class 3/19) | $130 | Sign Up Here - Registration Code 186210
Get your hands dirty, try out the potter's wheel and have a fun family time in a relaxed and supportive environment. With instructor-led demonstrations and step-by-step guidance, participants explore wheel-thrown pottery and discover their inner artist. At the end of the class, participants may choose to keep or recycle their creations; selected objects are glazed in color of choice and fired by studio tech. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Completed projects may be picked up after Art Center staff contacts the listed primary household member. Each participant must register; ages 9 - 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Throwing Foundations
Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 1:00-4:00pm | Wednesdays, 2/28-4/17/24
$322.00 | Sign Up Here
Whether you're an absolute beginner or have had a little throwing experience, this class will get you started on your way with clay. We'll focus on the basics of throwing on the wheel as well as doing some handbuilding projects in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Glazing demonstrations will complete the process - your work will be high-fired to use and enjoy! Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop
Introduction to Clay
Eden Prairie Art Center | 6-9pm | Wednesdays, 2/21-3/27/24|
$150.00 | Sign Up Here - Registration Code 156239
Learn the fundamentals and experience working on the wheel and hand-building with clay. Focus is on form and function through both decorative and utilitarian pieces. Participants learn the basics of clay and innovative techniques to get them started on their ceramic journeys. This is a great class to take in preparation for Welcome to the Wheel or Introduction to Clay Hand-Building and Sculpture. A 25 lb. bag of clay is provided on the first day and includes glazing and firing. Any additional clay must be purchased from the Art Center for an additional charge. Participants may bring their own pottery tools or purchase a basic toolkit from the Art Center for $12. Additional supplies sent as a web link after enrollment and discussed on the first day of class. No previous experience necessary. No class on 3/20.
Happy Hour Clay Wine Cups
Eden Prairie Art Center | 6-8pm | Friday, 2/9/2024 |
$25.00 | Sign Up Here - Registration Code 166202
Enjoy wine in your own handmade cups. Participants use clay coil and slab techniques to form two stemless cups that can be decorated with carving, texture and glaze. Final glaze makes all cups food and dishwasher safe. Completed projects available 2 - 3 weeks after class. This is a BYOB happy hour event.
Happy Hour Fused Glass Love Magnets
Eden Prairie Art Center | 6-8pm | Friday, 2/2/2024 |
$25.00 | Sign Up Here - Registration Code 166202
Show your love with love magnets made from fused glass! With instructor-led demonstrations and step-by-step guidance, participants learn to cut and assemble glass to produce a vibrant, fused glass magnet. Completed projects may be picked up at the Art Center one week after class.
Welcome to the Wheel II
Eden Prairie Art Center | 4:30-7:39pm | Sundays, 1/21-3/10/24 | $245.00 | Sign Up Here- Registration Code 156244
Take your wheel-throwing to the next level. Participants expand on the basic skills learned in the Welcome to the Wheel class to create functional objects and explore hand-built alterations, lids and methods for developing consistency in creating sets. Each class starts with a look at finished professional pots followed by a corresponding demonstration. Participants should have taken Welcome to the Wheel or an equivalent 6+ week wheel-throwing class within the past two years to register. 25 lb. bags of red or white stoneware clay available for purchase as needed; price includes glazing and firing. Participants may bring their own pottery tools or purchase a basic toolkit for $12.
Family Wheel Throwing
Eden Prairie Art Center | 1-4pm | Sunday, 1/14/2024 |
$50.00 | Sign Up Here - Registration Code 186202
Get your hands dirty, try out the potter's wheel and have a fun family time in a relaxed and supportive environment. With instructor-led demonstrations, participants explore wheel-thrown pottery and discover their inner artist. At the end of the workshop, participants may choose to keep or recycle their creation. Art Center staff will fire one piece per person in the glaze of choice. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Completed projects available two weeks after the workshop. Both youth and accompanying adult/s must register and will create/take home projects.
Fused Glass Happy Hour - Sun Catchers
Eden Prairie Art Center | 6-8pm | Friday, 1/12/2024 | $25.00 | Sign Up Here - Registration Code 166202
Missing the sun in the cold winter months? Capture the beauty of light and reflection of color while learning how to fuse glass! With instructor-led demonstrations and step-by-step guidance, participants assemble glass to produce a lush, vibrant hanging tree sun catcher. Completed projects may be picked up at the Art Center one week after the class. This is a BYOB happy hour event.
Throwing Foundations
Minnetonka Center for the Arts | 1:30-4:30pm | Wednesdays, 1/10-2/21/24|
$322.00 | Sign Up Here
Whether you're an absolute beginner or have had a little throwing experience, this class will get you started on your way with clay. We'll focus on the basics of throwing on the wheel as well as doing some handbuilding projects in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Glazing demonstrations will complete the process - your work will be high-fired to use and enjoy! Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop