MINNEAPOLIS WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
At the Wheel in Minneapolis: Ten Weeks to Learn True Wheel-Thrown Pottery
A 10-week, 2.5-hour-per-class Beginner Pottery course at Fired Up Studios that teaches wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, glazing and basic hand-building—and explains what to expect and bring.
At the Wheel in Minneapolis: Ten Weeks to Learn True Wheel-Thrown Pottery.
Fired Up Studios runs a focused, instructor-led Beginning Pottery course in Minneapolis designed for adults who have never used a pottery wheel or who want a guided refresher. Over the term students work through the core skills of wheel-thrown pottery—wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and glazing—alongside basic hand-building instruction, with studio access built into the offering so practice continues beyond class time.
Highlights
Workshop Highlights
Wheel Fundamentals and Hand-Building
The course teaches the foundational wheel skills—wedging, centering, pulling and trimming—paired with basic hand-building so students leave with a rounded introduction to ceramics.
24-Hour Open Studio Access
Included in the class fee is a refundable key deposit that grants 24-hour practice time in the studio, letting students extend hands-on time beyond the weekly sessions.
Materials and Firing Included
The tuition covers basic tools, buckets and towels, 25 lbs. of clay and limited glaze firing; students who want to make more work can do so for an additional fee.
What the day feels like
What a Class Feels Like
Each weekly session runs 2.5 hours across a 10‑week term and moves from demonstration to hands-on time: you’ll learn the prep work of wedging, then center and pull clay on the wheel, practice trimming, and finish with glazing basics and studio etiquette—an iterative rhythm of demonstration, practice and critique designed for steady skill-building.
THE SKILL
Wheel Fundamentals and Hand-Building
The course teaches the foundational wheel skills—wedging, centering, pulling and trimming—paired with basic hand-building so students leave with a rounded introduction to ceramics.
THE STUDIO
24-Hour Open Studio Access
Included in the class fee is a refundable key deposit that grants 24-hour practice time in the studio, letting students extend hands-on time beyond the weekly sessions.
THE TAKEAWAY
Materials and Firing Included
The tuition covers basic tools, buckets and towels, 25 lbs. of clay and limited glaze firing; students who want to make more work can do so for an additional fee.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Class fee includes basic pottery tools, buckets and towels, 25 lbs. of clay, limited glaze firing and 24-hour open studio access; a $50 key deposit is required and refunded when the studio key is returned.
Wear clothes and shoes you’re willing to get dirty; the studio supplies towels but not change clothing.
Students may produce more work than included materials allow; additional pieces can be made for an extra fee.
A refundable $50 key deposit grants 24-hour practice time in the studio for the duration of the course.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course and how often does it meet?
The Beginning Pottery class runs 10 weeks with each class meeting once a week for 2.5 hours.
Who can enroll in the class?
Classes are for adults only; participants must be age 18 or older.
What is the class size?
Classes have a maximum attendance of nine students and the operator does not allow overbooking.
What is included in the class fee?
The fee includes basic pottery tools, buckets and towels, 25 lbs. of clay, limited glaze firing and 24-hour open studio access; a $50 key deposit is required.
Is the $50 key deposit refundable?
Yes; the $50 key deposit will be refunded at the end of class upon return of the studio key.
Are masks required in class?
Face masks are optional; hand sanitizer is available and the studio is cleaned daily to keep surfaces sanitized.