The Clay Pit
4052 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
5.0 (92 reviews)Wed-Sat 12pm-8pm
- Drop-in
- Membership
- Kiln access
- Birthday parties
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Pottery studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis has a long ceramic tradition tied to the Northern Clay Center, which remains the anchor of the scene. Studios today are spread across Northeast Minneapolis (the historic arts district), Powderhorn, Whittier, and along Lake Street, with additional studios in St. Paul. Prices are friendly: intro classes from $45, six-week courses from $250-375. The community is craft-serious thanks to NCC's influence, but beginner-friendly intro nights and date-night sessions are easy to find at the smaller neighborhood studios. Kiln-share, member shelves, and longer-term residencies are unusually well-developed for a city this size. Kids programs are available year-round at NCC and several neighborhood studios. For serious study, NCC and the Northeast studios offer the deepest curricula.
Showing 28 of 28 studios
The Workshop Mpls
5004 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
4.8 (44 reviews)Mon 5pm-9pm
Dock 6 Pottery Classroom, Studio, and Paint-Your-Own Pottery
2701 39th Ave NE E110 #112, Minneapolis, MN 55421
4.9 (69 reviews)Thu-Sun 10am-9pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Date night
- Drop-in
- Membership
- +5
Northern Clay Center
2424 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
4.7 (61 reviews)Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-5pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Kids classes
- Membership
- Beginner friendly
- +1
Fired Up Studios
1000 Boone Ave N Ste 380, Golden Valley, MN 55427
4.9 (115 reviews)Tue-Fri 3pm-6pm- Wheel throwing
- Drop-in
- Membership
- Beginner friendly
- Kiln access
Forma Clay
812 W 46th St #200, Minneapolis, MN 55419
5.0 (37 reviews)Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat 9am-9pm- Membership
- Beginner friendly
- Birthday parties
Dame Errant Clay
1729 N 2nd St #101, Minneapolis, MN 55411
4.9 (60 reviews)Mon-Fri 10am-8pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Membership
- Beginner friendly
- Kiln access
- +1
Pig's Eye Pottery
1163 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
5.0 (208 reviews)- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Drop-in
- Membership
- Beginner friendly
- +3
The Cracked Pot Studio
4301 E 54th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417
4.9 (26 reviews)Wed 5pm-9pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Kids classes
- Date night
- Membership
- +4
Midtown CLAY
1672 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108
5.0 (39 reviews)Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 1pm-6pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Membership
- Beginner friendly
- Kiln access
Mudluk Pottery
2908 Harriet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
4.4 (43 reviews)Tue-Wed 5pm-9pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Kids classes
- Membership
- Beginner friendly
- +1
Caufield Clay Works
2242 University Ave W #150, St Paul, MN 55114
4.4 (57 reviews)Tue 5:30pm-8pm- Wheel throwing
- Membership
Color Me Mine
7453 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
4.9 (500 reviews)Mon-Sat 10am-8pm- Kids classes
- Drop-in
- Paint Your Own Pottery
- Birthday parties
MINNEAPOLIS CLAY COLLECTIVE
1224 Quincy St NE #135, Minneapolis, MN 55413
4.9 (7 reviews)- Kiln access
Color Me Mine
3324 Promenade Ave #103, Eagan, MN 55121
4.8 (827 reviews)Mon-Sat 10am-9pm- Kids classes
- Drop-in
- Paint Your Own Pottery
- Birthday parties
Color Me Mine
9140 Hudson Rd F511, Woodbury, MN 55125
4.9 (596 reviews)Mon-Thu 10am-8pm- Kids classes
- Drop-in
- Paint Your Own Pottery
- Birthday parties
Color Me Mine
12155 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
4.8 (777 reviews)Mon-Thu 10am-8pm- Kids classes
- Drop-in
- Paint Your Own Pottery
- Birthday parties
Continental Clay - Minneapolis
1101 Stinson Blvd NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
4.8 (252 reviews)Mon-Fri 9am-5pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Kiln access
CeramicSow Pottery + Gallery
638 11th Ave S, Hopkins, MN 55343
5.0 (16 reviews)Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9:30am-12:30pm, 4pm-9pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Kids classes
- Beginner friendly
- Kiln access
Pottery By Holly
4264 Colorado St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
5.0 (24 reviews)Mon-Fri 11am-7pm
Northern Light Art Studio
218 7th St E, St Paul, MN 55101
4.9 (34 reviews)Sat-Sun 10am-2pm- Wheel throwing
- Date night
- Membership
- Beginner friendly
- Private lessons
Minnesota Clay Co
7165 Boone Ave N #190, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
4.8 (97 reviews)Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Kiln access
Gather Pottery and Art Studio
2194 S 36 Service Dr, Roseville, MN 55113
5.0 (3 reviews)- Wheel throwing
- Kiln access
- Birthday parties
Studio Alluvium
755 Prior Ave N #001, St Paul, MN 55104
5.0 (1 reviews)Mon-Fri 10am-6pmSandwich Ceramic
1672 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108
5.0 (3 reviews)- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Membership
- Beginner friendly
- Kiln access
Artem Haus
400 2nd St, Excelsior, MN 55331
4.8 (68 reviews)Mon-Fri 12pm-7pm- Kids classes
- Drop-in
- Membership
- Kiln access
- Birthday parties
Color Me Mine
2395 Fairview Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113
4.9 (286 reviews)Mon-Sat 10am-9pm- Kids classes
- Drop-in
- Paint Your Own Pottery
- Birthday parties
Midway Clay
1708 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
4.0 (7 reviews)Tue, Thu 3:30pm-5:30pm- Wheel throwing
- Hand building
- Drop-in
- Membership
- Kiln access
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