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B90319 Beginning and Continuing with Clay, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Robert Bowman
Skill Level: ALL

This course combines basic throwing and handbuilding techniques for beginners with more advanced techniques and individualized instruction for continuing students. Demonstrations and discussions will complement the hands-on experiences, and we'll explore a variety of firing methods for finishing our work.

Enrollment limited to 18; ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Monday starting 10/28/2019 and ending 12/16/2019 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 286.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 318.00 ea.

B90519 Pottery in the Making, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill Level: 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, raku, and soda firing will be explored.

Enrollment limited to 18; ages 15 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 10/29/2019 and ending 12/17/2019 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 286.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 318.00 ea.

B90019 Beginning/Intermediate Pottery, Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill Level: ALL

Beginners receive an introduction to basic throwing techniques and forms, while intermediate students expand their technical abilities and their understanding of ceramic form through demos, discussions and critiques. High-fire, raku and soda firing will be explored.

Enrollment limited to 18; ages 15 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Tuesday starting 10/29/2019 and ending 12/17/2019 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 286.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 318.00 ea.

B94119 Ceramic Sculpture (AM), Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Krissy Catt
Skill Level: ALL

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. Come with an idea for a project you want to create, and together we will work to complete it. Clay and firing fees are additional.

Enrollment limited to 10; ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 10/30/2019 and ending 12/18/2019 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 286.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 318.00 ea.

B94419 Ceramic Sculpture (PM), Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m. (Sold Out)
Instructor: Krissy Catt
Skill Level: ALL

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. Come with an idea for a project you want to create, and together we will work to complete it. Clay and firing fees are additional.

Enrollment limited to 10; ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 10/30/2019 and ending 12/18/2019 at 1:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 286.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 318.00 ea.

B90619 Exploring Clay, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Persell
Skill Level: ALL
No class on November 28

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, raku and soda firing will be explored.

Enrollment limited to 18; ages 15 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 10/31/2019 and ending 12/19/2019 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 278.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 250.00 ea.

B97619 Clay: Form and Surface, Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Ernest Miller
Skill Level: ALL
No class on November 28

Make your Thursday evenings fun and creative in this relaxed potter's wheel class. Instructor demonstrations will show you how to create cups, bowls, plates, vases, lidded jars and teapots. Individual attention will help you develop your skills. Some projects include hand construction and altering techniques. This class is designed for students with some experience and ambitious beginners. All tableware is finished in a high-fire kiln for food-safe use at home.

Enrollment limited to 16; ages 14 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 10/31/2019 and ending 12/19/2019 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 278.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 250.00 ea.

B92819 Friday Clay, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ernest Miller
Skill Level: ALL
No class on November 29

Advanced beginners and experienced students start their day with clay in this potter’s wheel-focused class. Hands-on demonstration and instruction is provided on cups, bowls, plates, vases, lidded jars, boxes and teapots. Some projects are accompanied with handbuilding and altering techniques. All tableware work is finished in a high-fire kiln for food-safe use at home.

Enrollment limited to 16; ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 11/1/2019 and ending 12/20/2019 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 278.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 250.00 ea.

B059W19 Clay Masks à la Picasso, Sat. 11/2, 10-Noon
Kris Catt (Family Workshop)
Skill level: All

Masks can be realistic, abstract or Cubist! Inspired by Picasso's paintings, you will create a Cubist mask of a person or animal of your choosing. You will explore clay handbuilding techniques to create the features of your mask, and then decorate your mask with colorful slips to finish. Children and adults will practice ceramic handbuilding and surface design techniques together. Because of the bisque and glaze-firing process, projects will be ready for pickup three weeks after the class.


Enrollment limited to 16

Children with adult, ages 5+. Prices are per person.
Single class scheduled on 11/2/2019 at 10:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 37.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 39.00 ea.

B91819 Stoneware and Porcelain, Saturdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lee Persell / Robert Bowman
Skill Level: ALL

Beginners learn the basics of working with stoneware or porcelain on the potter's wheel while intermediate and advanced students expand their skills. Handbuilding projects will be presented. Class includes demos, critiques and an opportunity to try soda and raku firing techniques.

Enrollment limited to 18; ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Saturday starting 11/9/2019 and ending 12/21/2019 at 12:30PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 278.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 250.00 ea.

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2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, MN 55391

 

952.473.7361, x. 160

Hours
Monday          9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday         9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday    9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday        9 a.m. - 9:30 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.
   
The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is accessible to students with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please notify the Art  Center Registrar at 952.473.7361, ext. 160, and/or the Minnesota  Relay Service (for the hearing impaired) at 800.627.3529 at least two weeks in advance. We will be happy to accommodate your needs.


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