Fall 2026 Class Descriptions
Class information
Registration for fall clay classes opens on our website on Monday, July 27 at 9:00 am.
Fall Session 1: September 7 - October 6
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5 week classes |
Dates |
Cost |
Age and skill level |
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Beginning Wheel |
Monday 6 - 9 pm Sept. 7 - Oct. 5 |
$200 |
Adults ages 16 + Beginner to intermediate |
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Bowls and Blates |
Tuesday 6 - 9 pm Sept. 8 - Oct. 6 |
$200 |
Adults ages 16 + Beginner to intermediate |
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Handbuilding for Youth |
Tuesday 3:30 - 5 pm Sept. 8 - Oct. 6 |
$150 |
Youth 8 - 12 Beginner |
Fall Session 2: October 19 - November 17
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5 week classes |
Dates |
Cost |
Age and skill level |
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Beginning Wheel |
Monday 6 - 9 pm Oct. 19 - Nov. 16 |
$200 |
Adults ages 16 + Beginner to intermediate |
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Pots with Lids |
Tuesday 6 - 9 pm Oct. 20 - Nov. 17 |
$200 |
Adults ages 16 + Beginner to advanced |
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Beginning Wheel for Youth |
Tuesday 3:30 - 5 pm Oct. 20 - Nov. 17 |
$150 |
Youth ages 10 - 15 Beginner |
Fall 10 week class
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10 week class |
Dates |
Cost |
Age and skill level |
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Intermediate Wheel |
Wednesday Sept. 9 - Nov. 11 |
$350 |
Adults ages 16 + Intermediate to advanced |
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.
Bowls and Blates
Create bowls and “blates” (a cross between a plate and a bowl) 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.
Pots with Lids
In this class, students will create a variety of pots with lids using both wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques. A variety of types of lids will be explored using slab, coil and wheel throwing methods. Some experience with clay is helpful, but beginning through advanced level students are welcome in this class.
Intermediate Wheel
Expand your throwing skills! This class is intended for students who are comfortable centering and pulling clay on the wheel. The class will focus on improving fundamental throwing skills, trimming and glazing skills and exploring a variety of pottery forms including plates, lidded forms, vases and bottles.
Youth Classes
Handbuilding for Youth
Students will try a variety of handbuilding projects during this five week class. Projects will include pinch pots and pieces made from slabs. Students will also decorate their pieces with colored slip.
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
These 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.
