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Ceramics at Twin Cities Maker

Twin Cities Maker is a non-profit, volunteer-driven community of artists, engineers, and makers based in the Seward neighborhood of South Minneapolis. This page lists our upcoming ceramics classes:

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Ceramics | Hand-Building 101

Start
Sat, February 28, 2026

End
Sat, April 04, 2026

Schedule
6 sessions

Location
3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Spaces left
0

Registration is closed

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

NOTE: *This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the hand-building sign-off. Members must either pass the hand-building sign off or take the 101 course to hand-build in our studio. Thank you!*

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Through the 6-week hand-building ceramics class (101 series), students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay including knowledge and understanding of pinch, slab, coil techniques, and surface decoration. Students will also understand clay properties, how to prevent cracked work, and the proper techniques to glaze application for firing.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

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Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mondays)

Start
Mon, March 02, 2026

End
Mon, April 06, 2026

Schedule
6 sessions

Location
3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Spaces left
0

Registration is closed

NOTE: *This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the wheel-throwing sign-off. Members must either pass the wheel-throwing sign off or take the 101 course to wheel throw in our studio. Thank you!*

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

This class is centered around the potter's wheel. Students will understand the basic tools and materials as well as proper studio safety and clean-up practices. Students will learn to prepare clay for throwing, center the clay on the wheel, open and pull clay walls, and create basic forms like cylinders and bowls. Finally, students will learn how to refine and trim forms, apply surface decoration and glaze, and understand the process of bisque and glaze firing.

The skills acquired in this class will the the foundation on which you can keep building with more advanced classes and/or open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

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Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Wednesdays)

Start
Wed, March 04, 2026

End
Wed, April 08, 2026

Schedule
6 sessions

Location
3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Spaces left
0

Registration is closed

NOTE: *This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the wheel-throwing sign-off. Members must either pass the wheel-throwing sign off or take the 101 course to wheel throw in our studio. Thank you!*

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

This class is centered around the potter's wheel. Students will understand the basic tools and materials as well as proper studio safety and clean-up practices. Students will learn to prepare clay for throwing, center the clay on the wheel, open and pull clay walls, and create basic forms like cylinders and bowls. Finally, students will learn how to refine and trim forms, apply surface decoration and glaze, and understand the process of bisque and glaze firing.

The skills acquired in this class will the the foundation on which you can keep building with more advanced classes and/or open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

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Ceramics Maintenance Night

When
Thu, April 16, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location
Ceramics Studio

Spaces left
11

Register

NOTE: This event is open to studio members and non-studio members alike.

Questions or trouble signing up? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org

Become a steward of the ceramics studio! Help us foster an environment of collective care as we clean the studio, maintain tools, and complete studio improvements. We are all volunteers, and appreciate your time and effort to maintain the space we love.

- Your TCM Ceramics Managers

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Ceramics | Hand-Building 101

Start
Sat, April 25, 2026

End
Sat, May 30, 2026

Schedule
6 sessions

Location
3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Spaces left
0

Join waitlist

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

NOTE: *This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the hand-building sign-off. Members must either pass the hand-building sign off or take the 101 course to hand-build in our studio. Thank you!*

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Through the 6-week hand-building ceramics class (101 series), students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay including knowledge and understanding of pinch, slab, coil techniques, and surface decoration. Students will also understand clay properties, how to prevent cracked work, and the proper techniques to glaze application for firing.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

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Ceramics Maintenance Night

When
Thu, May 21, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location
Ceramics Studio

Spaces left
12

Register

NOTE: This event is open to studio members and non-studio members alike.

Questions or trouble signing up? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org

Become a steward of the ceramics studio! Help us foster an environment of collective care as we clean the studio, maintain tools, and complete studio improvements. We are all volunteers, and appreciate your time and effort to maintain the space we love.

- Your TCM Ceramics Managers

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Ceramics Maintenance Night

When
Thu, June 18, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location
Ceramics Studio

Spaces left
12

Register

NOTE: This event is open to studio members and non-studio members alike.

Questions or trouble signing up? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org

Become a steward of the ceramics studio! Help us foster an environment of collective care as we clean the studio, maintain tools, and complete studio improvements. We are all volunteers, and appreciate your time and effort to maintain the space we love.

- Your TCM Ceramics Managers

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Ceramics at Twin Cities Maker

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Ceramics | Hand-Building 101

NOTE: This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the hand-building sign-off. Members must either pass the hand-building sign off or take the 101 course to hand-build in our studio. Thank you!

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mondays)

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Wednesdays)

Ceramics Maintenance Night

Ceramics | Hand-Building 101

NOTE: This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the hand-building sign-off. Members must either pass the hand-building sign off or take the 101 course to hand-build in our studio. Thank you!

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

Ceramics Maintenance Night

Ceramics Maintenance Night

Have Questions?

Upcoming events

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Ceramics at Twin Cities Maker

Upcoming events

Ceramics | Hand-Building 101

NOTE: *This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the hand-building sign-off. Members must either pass the hand-building sign off or take the 101 course to hand-build in our studio. Thank you!*

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mondays)

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Wednesdays)

Ceramics Maintenance Night

Ceramics | Hand-Building 101

NOTE: *This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the hand-building sign-off. Members must either pass the hand-building sign off or take the 101 course to hand-build in our studio. Thank you!*

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

Ceramics Maintenance Night

Ceramics Maintenance Night

Have Questions?

Twin cities Maker
A space for all Makers

NOTE: This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the hand-building sign-off. Members must either pass the hand-building sign off or take the 101 course to hand-build in our studio. Thank you!

NOTE: This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the hand-building sign-off. Members must either pass the hand-building sign off or take the 101 course to hand-build in our studio. Thank you!