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CERAMICS 

SUMMER 2025

See WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS for additional ceramics offerings. 

See MULTIGENERATIONAL, WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES, and CHILDREN AND TEENS for addtional ceramics offerings. 

Click here to view Spring 2025 Classes

Under the class description, in the box next to “Member” or “Non-member”, select the number of attendees you are registering for the class.
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G90325 Pottery Edgewise: Thoughtful Rims and Feet AM, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Clarice Allgood
Skill level: ALL

This course, open to all skill levels, covers basic throwing and handbuilding techniques for beginners to more advanced assemblage, subtraction and alteration on and off the wheel. We'll also explore a variety of techniques for the beginnings and ends of a pot. These expressive, essential elements can unify a pot's beauty and function… or not. We'll take a good, long walk around this focus, from soft to leather-hard alterations, by additions and subtractions. Learn what it means to bring it all together-the foot, the body, and the rim-so that your pots may more generously carry your voice. Students may choose to work with suggested projects or may prefer to develop their ideas individually. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Monday starting 7/21/2025 and ending 8/18/2025 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 241.00 ea.

G91225 Pottery Edgewise: Thoughtful Rims and Feet PM, Mondays, 1 - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Clarice Allgood
Skill: ALL

This course, open to all skill levels, covers basic throwing and handbuilding techniques for beginners to more advanced assemblage, subtraction and alteration on and off the wheel. We'll also explore a variety of techniques for the beginnings and ends of a pot. These expressive, essential elements can unify a pot's beauty and function… or not. We'll take a good, long walk around this focus, from soft to leather-hard alterations, by additions and subtractions. Learn what it means to bring it all together-the foot, the body, and the rim-so that your pots may more generously carry your voice. Students may choose to work with suggested projects or may prefer to develop their ideas individually. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Monday starting 7/21/2025 and ending 8/18/2025 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 241.00 ea.

F90525 Pottery in the Making, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill: ALL

Expand your skills on the potter's wheel and/or handbuilding through demonstrations, discussions, critiques and an exploration into the art of glazing. High-fire and raku firing will be explored. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 15 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 6/24/2025 and ending 8/12/2025 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

F90025 Beginning/Intermediate Pottery, Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill: ALL

This class is for beginners and advanced potters alike. Beginners will be introduced to the potter's wheel as well as handbuilding. Experienced students will work with the instructor to develop their own projects. High-fire and raku firing will be explored. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 15 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 6/24/2025 and ending 8/12/2025 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

G91025 The Hand and the Wheel, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12 :30 p.m.
Instructor: Andrew Rivera
Skill level: ALL

Explore the possibilities of clay as an expression of hospitality and tradition as you learn to create functional ceramics for use in your home. Throwing and hand-building techniques will be presented, along with techniques for enriching your creations with slip decoration and glazing. A variety of clays and firing methods will be available for your projects. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 7/23/2025 and ending 8/20/2025 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 241.00 ea.

F94425 Ceramic Sculpture AM, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Krissy Catt
Skill level: AB, I, AD

In this off-the-wheel class, students create a wide variety of projects ranging from figurative work (animals and human) to realistic or abstract forms, to clay totems, and more. You will learn proper interior structure for a sculpture made of clay and have fun with surface design and textures. It's important that you come to the first class with an idea, sketch or image of the project you intend to create, so our studio time can be used to complete it. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 14
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 6/25/2025 and ending 8/13/2025 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

F94125 Ceramic Sculpture PM, Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Krissy Catt
Skill level: AB, I, AD

In this off-the-wheel class, students create a wide variety of projects ranging from figurative work (animals and human) to realistic or abstract forms, to clay totems, and more. You will learn proper interior structure for a sculpture made of clay and have fun with surface design and textures. It's important that you come to the first class with an idea, sketch or image of the project you intend to create, so our studio time can be used to complete it. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 14
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 6/25/2025 and ending 8/13/2025 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

G93925 Throwing Foundations, Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Kai Brisk
Skill level: B, AB

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! Note: If you're new to throwing, you should take both summer sessions to get through the full learning process. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 7/23/2025 and ending 8/20/2025 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 241.00 ea.

F90625 Exploring Clay, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill level: ALL

This class is for intermediate and advanced potters, with demonstrations, critiques, and explorations into the art of glazing. Students will work with the instructor to develop their own projects. High-fire and raku firing will be explored. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 15 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 6/26/2025 and ending 8/14/2025 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

G97625 Going Big!, Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Ernest Miller
Skill level: ALL

It’s time to take those ideas of going big and apply them to pots for the home. Students will have the opportunity to make planters, vases, storage jars, or whatever creative ideas they bring to class. Various techniques will be demonstrated making the process approachable for everyone. Pots will be glazed the last class for the cone 10 reduction firing Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Tools and clay can be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 14 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 7/10/2025 and ending 8/14/2025 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 289.00 ea.

G92225 Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Brad Benn
Skill level: B, AB, I

Learn to throw, develop your throwing skills as a potter, and learn hand-building techniques in this class, open to beginning and intermediate students. A variety of projects and new ideas will be presented, with time available for individualized instruction. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Clay and tools may be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Friday starting 7/25/2025 and ending 8/15/2025 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 193.00 ea.

F91825 Saturday Clay, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Andy Juelich
Skill level: ALL

Learn to throw, develop your throwing skills as a potter, and learn hand-building techniques in this class, open to beginning and intermediate students. A variety of projects and new ideas will be presented, with time available for individualized instruction. Bring a towel and a small (gallon or less) bucket for water. Clay and tools may be purchased in MCFTA's retail shop.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 6/21/2025 and ending 8/16/2025 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 386.00 ea.

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Hours
Monday          9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday         9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday    9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday        9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday             9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday         9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(mid-June through August, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Sunday            closed

The building is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve through New Year's Day*, Memorial Day and the last week in August through Labor Day.* There is no open studio when the building is closed. 

 

* Phone lines will be open Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. to take class registrations.  

  

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
   
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