Spring 2026 Class Descriptions

Class information

Registration for spring clay classes opens on our website on Monday, February 9 at 9:00 am. 

Spring Session 1: March 7 - April 7

Spring Session 2: April 20 - May 20

Spring 10 week class

Adult Class Descriptions

Beginning Wheel

Learn how to use the pottery wheel in this five week class geared for beginners or students with an introductory exposure to the wheel. During this class, students will learn to create a variety of forms on the wheel including cylinders, bowls and vases. Students will also explore applying slip and glaze to the work.

Altering Wheel Thrown Pots

Push the boundaries of the potter's wheel! This class is designed for students with basic throwing abilities who want to explore creative ways to explore form. Techniques include paddling, darting, altering and stacking leather hard pieces to create into new, unique shapes. Previous wheel-throwing experience is necessary. 

Pots for Plants

Create planters, wall vases and more using both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques. This class is designed for beginning students who are interested in a variety of ways to create handmade pottery. It would also be suitable for students with wheel throwing experience who wish to add handbuilding to their repertoire.

Handbuilding 

Explore creating functional and sculptural forms using various handbuilding techniques, including pinching, slabs and coiling. Some experience with clay is helpful, but beginning through advanced level students are welcome in this class.

Youth Classes

Handbuilding for Youth 

Students will try a variety of handbuilding projects during this five week class, including pinch pots, slab coasters and slumped bowls. 

Beginning Wheel for Youth

This five week class will introduce students to foundational skills on the pottery wheel. Students will learn to create a variety of forms on the wheel including cylinders, bowls and vases. 

About classes at Maine Prairie Studio

Winter classes meet once a week for either 5 or 10 weeks at our studio in downtown Kimball MN, 70 Main Street South.

Adult class registration includes: class instruction, clay, open studio access outside of class time, access to our common tools, pottery wheels, ware racks, slips, glazes, bisque and glaze firing. Students in five week classes receive 12.5 lb of clay with the class and 12"x24" of kiln space in the glaze firing. Students in ten week classes receive 25 lb of clay with the class and 24" x 24" of kiln space in the glaze firing. 

Students ages 16 and up can register for adult classes. Students in youth classes only have access to the studio during class time.

Additional firing costs may be incurred depending on the amount of work made. Firing costs will be calculated based on the number of 12 x 24 shelves used by each individual in our cone 10 reduction kiln. The cost per shelf is $25.