Classes
Come and play!
Dock 6 Pottery Classroom is a ceramics studio and learning space specializing in handmade pottery. The team behind this Minneapolis gallery and classroom believes that pottery should be enjoyed on both a visual and tactile level, instead of simply performing the role of just another household ornament.
Guests looking for a place to start their clay journey and learn the basics of the ceramic process can get hands-on experience during the many workshops and classes held at Dock 6 Pottery Classroom! Enthusiasts can benefit from our beginner friendly clay classes with lots of personal instruction provided by the studio's talented artists. Classes will guide their students through the basics of wheel-throwing and/or hand building techniques.
No minimum enrollment!
We will run classes no matter how small the class! Whether you sign up solo or with a group we will run our clay classes until the maximum capacity has been reached! Our classes will operate with one participant up to 6 people in a class!
Book your class in advance!
Online registration to all classes will close 72hours before the class time. Classes under 72hours are not available for booking. If you are having trouble signing up for a class please email d6classroom@gmail.com
Hand Building VS Pottery Wheel classes?
Hand Building is very fun to do! Great for young students and first timers. It often gives the maker more freedom to be creative and sculptural. Carving and adding clay designs to the surfaces will let you make your very own unique creation! *Open to all ages!
The Pottery Wheel can get you smooth and rounder vessels. It takes a few rounds of practice before you can control the form but our talented instructors will help you through each step! It’s the experience and practice that makes the wheel fun! *Ages 9+
How to purchase more than 1 seat?
When you want to sign up for multiple seats, simply change the number in the quantity box at the top right corner before selecting your class date and time. (—>> View Sample Image here <<—-)
50% class deposit fee. No same-day registration.
Class prices include a non-refundable 50% deposit fee.
Rescheduling and Cancellation Policy
Rescheduling:
There is a $20 rescheduling fee per participant for all 1 day classes. All rescheduling requests must be made 72 hours prior to class time via email. Requests under 72 hours cannot be accommodated.
3 week and 6 week students may request to reschedule one class session for the following week free of charge. To reschedule for a 2nd time, a $20 rescheduling fee will be applied.
Please email d6classroom@gmail.com to request a change to your appointment.
Cancellation:
All cancellation requests must be made 1 week prior to the class via email for a 50% refund. There are no refunds for missed classes, or cancellations under 1 week.
Please email d6classroom@gmail.com to request to cancel your class.
Our COVID-19 Policy
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to keep our staff and students as safe as possible, we have adopted but not limited to the following policies...
Extra cleaning and sanitizing procedures after each session.
Face masks are strongly encouraged and always available.
Hand sanitizer is always available.
1 DAY CLASSES and WORKSHOPS
First timers and family friendly classes! A great way to experience clay art at our cozy studio with our friendly instructors!
CLAY DATE
$60 / person (2h)
*Ages 9 and above
(Max 6 participants per class)
A perfect class to play with clay on the pottery wheel as a date night, birthday party or any special celebration!
Sign up with your friends and family and experience a glimpse of making your very own pottery!
Our talented instructors will show you how to make vessels and objects using the pottery wheel! Participants get to keep up to 3 pieces and choose a glaze color for each of their vessels!
Projects will be trimmed, glazed by staff and will be ready for pick up in 2-3weeks. Participants will receive an email when projects are ready to be picked up.
〜WINE NIGHT〜
$60 / person (2h)
(Max 6 participants per class) (Pottery Wheel)
*All participants must be 21 or older.*
The same as the Clay Date classes but you get to BYOB to this adults only pottery wheel class!
Our talented instructors will show you how to make vessels and objects using the pottery wheel! Participants get to keep up to 3 pieces and choose a glaze color for each of their vessels!
*This is a Bring Your Own Beverage class, Dock 6 Pottery will not be providing any beverages.
Projects will be trimmed, glazed by staff and will be ready for pick up in 2-3weeks. Participants will receive an email when projects are ready to be picked up.
HAND BUILDING WORKSHOPS
$50 / person (2h)
(Max 6 participants per class)
Open to all ages! First timers welcome!
We offer a variety of unique hand building topics to choose from or come with your own idea! Mugs and Bowls, Planters or any fun objects! Perfect for young students, families and friends who want to play with clay!
Each student gets to keep up to 3 pieces and use colored slips that will be clear glazed by staff.
Projects will be clear glazed by staff and will be ready for pick up in 2-3weeks. Participants will receive an email when projects are ready to be picked up.
WEEKLY CLASSES
These classes will show students how to make, decorate and glaze their very own pottery from start to finish! It’s a great way to experience the full ceramic process with guided instructions.
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Classes will meet with their instructor weekly at the same time.Class fee includes everything you need! Students will have access to clay, tools and a variety of Cone 6 glazes! No hidden additional fees!These weekly classes also include one free rescheduling class in case somethings comes up and you can’t make it to one of the class sessions. Please note, due timing with scheduled kiln firings, not all rescheduling request can be accommodated. Send us an email at (d6classroom@gmail.com) to inquire about rescheduling.———
*Students will not have studio access outside of their class time.*Due to limited seats and classroom availability, there is a $20 rescheduling fee for a second rescheduling request or more.*Please carefully read our cancellation and rescheduling policy<<-- prior to signing up.
* The date you select and submit payment for will be the first of the three or six classes!
Adult: Intro/Beginner Level :
3 Week Classes
Pottery Wheel
Students will learn the foundations and basics about the ceramic process from start to finish. Classes will meet with their instructor weekly at the same time for a total of 3 times.
* The date you select and submit payment for will be the first of the three classes.
*Students will not have studio access outside of their class time.
*Please carefully read our cancellation and rescheduling policy prior to signing up.
(Max 5 participants per class: Intro-Beginner level)
$190 / person
*Ages 18+
Three x 2h class sessions
Adult Pottery : Intermediate :
6 Week Classes
Have you taken a pottery class and want to keep improving your skills and the over all ceramic process? Take this class to learn to control the clay better and challenge your form making!
Students can experience self directed lessons for the first 4 days allowing them to dive into areas that they want to focus on, whether it be, practicing to throw new forms, mastering handles, exploring slips or other surface techniques!
Each class is 2h long, meeting each week for six times. (Week 5- Final Trimming Day, Week 6-Final Glaze Day)
$350 / person
6 x 2h class sessions
(*Recommended after completing 1-2 x intro/beginner classes)
QUARTER 4 (October- November- December)
Session A :
(WED) 10/18- 10/25- 11/1- 11/8- 11/15- 11/22
(THUR) 10/19- 10/26- 11/2- 11/9- 11/16- 11/30 *No Class 11/23 for Thanksgiving
“Centering Community”
$0~$190 : Sliding Scale Payment Options Available via Email
Intro-Beginner
3 Week Pottery Classes
We recognize that there are systemic racial and economic impacts that have severely limited peoples access to participating in the arts. One student per month who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color can participate in any of our 3 week Intro-Beginner classes through a sliding scale class fee!
Please email us at d6classroom@gmail.com to sign up!
Reviews
“Loved the instructor - Matt and I loved the whole experience - would definitely go back!”
“Excellent classes and great staff!”
“Great learning experience! Dedicated professional staff. Very knowledgeable, kind and caring training offered in class. Highly recommend this studio.”
“Awesome experience! Small class sizes. Tons of 1:1 guidance.“
“Great experience! Got this for a mother’s day gift for my sister, my mother and myself. Had a blast. Highly recommend!!!!!“
“Very relaxing and fun experience. The teachers were great and made us feel very comfortable and at ease with the entire process since we had no experience at all. Loved the classes and recommend highly!“
“This class was so much fun! As a beginner, it was great to have so much one on one time with the instructors. - worth the money. I would highly recommend this!“
Contact Classroom
Contact us with any questions about our classes!
OPEN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP
(3 Month Open Studio Rental)
Do you want to work on your ceramics skills but don’t have a place to work? Renting studio space at Dock 6 is a great way to nurture your passion!
Our 3 Month Open Studio Rental Membership is ready to accommodate folks who are looking to develop cohesive skill sets and techniques. This service is purely for introductory artists.
We offer 3 full (44" × 18") and 6 half (22" × 18") shelf storage spaces.
**Before signing up for our membership please view the requirements for eligibility.**
Applicants must have taken two or more weekly classes at Dock 6.
Beginner-Intermediate or above skill level looking to improve but not to sell. Dock 6 is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.
Ability to work well in group settings. We do not have private studio spaces.
All members must clean after themselves and be mindful of all other members in the building.