Best Pottery Classes Minneapolis Near Me

4worldlovers: I'm frequently asked how I became a potter? My answer is simple, one pot at a time. I believe that every piece I create has something of me contained within it. For that reason, I want my work to represent the best of the form, with the highest artistic ideals, but also to include elements I hold dear. I believe in beauty, aesthetic form, shape and shadow, and even whimsy. They are, I hope, elements that represent the best of my abilities, and the highest aspiration of every committed craftsman.


It's not hard to find all manner of pottery today, but unlike the uniformity of factory created merchandise, every piece I make is created one at a time, by hand, in my studio in St Paul, Minnesota.

4worldlovers: The American Pottery Festival is Northern Clay Center’s annual fundraiser. All contributions support NCC’s mission of advancement of the ceramic arts for artists, learners, and the community through education, exhibitions, scholarships, and grant programs.

It serves as a mindfully-forged platform to bring together makers, clay lovers, learners, collectors, and simply the curious, to play and be inspired.

We offer virtual and in person (as safety allows) classes for clay lovers of all ages and aptitudes. Never touched clay before? Try Land of Round Pots. Long-time ceramic artist looking for new skills? Check out our Special Topics Classes. Is a kid in your life missing after school programs? Yep, we’ve got a class for that too.

We add new pots from the country’s most exciting makers to our online sales gallery every week so that you can keep your collection current and find great handmade gifts for your loved ones.

The American Pottery Festival Preview is your first chance to see and buy work by our visiting APF artists

4worldlovers: We are a ceramics gallery, classroom, and production studio located in Saint Anthony, Minnesota. Whether you’ve always wanted to try wheel throwing or you’re an avid art collector, Dock 6 has something to offer for everyone. Why not pay us a visit to see what we’re all about?

“I believe pottery is meant to be enjoyed on both a visual and tactile level. It should catch your eye on a table and should feel satisfying when you pick it up. I want my pottery to be the piece you turn to over and over again and enjoy more and more each time you use it.

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My aim is to create functional ceramics and tableware to add handmade quality to our lives at my home studio in Western Wisconsin. I also host Minnesota’s highest rated Pottery Classes, Team Building Activities, and Private Pottery Parties in St. Paul, Minnesota at Great River Gallery off West 7th St.

4worldlovers: Whether you are an individual or a group whose interests, talents and careers are focused on the ceramic arts or you just love to play with clay, you are in the right place!

CeramicSow was created in 2003 by Adama Sow, a gentleman from Senegal (West Africa) whose fascinating genius reflects the combination of African traditional pottery and sculpture with a modern touch.

Besides the collection of beautiful pottery for sale in its gallery, CeramicSow offers a unique opportunity for learning and creativity to adults and youngsters who want to experience cultural interaction in a creative environment.

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If you haven't registered for an art program since August 2021, we have a much more friendly registration system. You'll need to set up a free account.

Edina offers art programs for all ages and abilities. From youth and family workshops to pastels, abstract and realistic painting, opportunities abound to explore or expand your creativity. Classes are held at the Art Center, Senior Center, and at various parks around Edina.

Art Center update: The Edina Art Center is open only for pre-registered programs on the first floor. Pottery is not being offered at this time. Staff has received direction from the Edina City Council to research other City-owned spaces for pottery and art programs. More information will be available after the study has concluded.

Camps in drawing, painting, and much more. A different theme each week!

Family & Friends events including First Saturday Art Labs, Cupcakes & Canvas and more

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4worldlovers: The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC) is a non-profit arts organization that fills a unique niche in the Twin Cities. We focus on art forms produced using heat, spark, or flame: blacksmithing, enameling, glass, jewelry making, metal casting, neon, sculptural welding, and more. The pillars of our programming are arts education, artist support, and public art, which together provide a platform for social impact and community-driven resources.

Classes are open to anyone with an interest and start on a quarterly basis (January, April, July, and October). Youth camps are offered in the summer and during school breaks. Registration opens about five weeks in advance of each quarter. Members of our Fuelership supporters program get early registration benefits, one week before everyone else!

Shop access programs offer use of welding, metal fabrication, blacksmithing, flameworking, and neon bending equipment in a safe, supervised and well-maintained facility. Participate as a returning student, or complete a test-out and buy a SPARC pass to use weekly shop hours. A limited number of private studios that come with full-time shop access are also available.

The gallery features work on consignment year-round and hosts regular exhibits and events, providing emerging and established artists working in fire arts forms an opportunity to show and sell their work. The gallery operates on a regenerative model, with proceeds benefitting our scholarship fund to remove barriers to participation in CAFAC classes.