Come with your child, grandchild, niece/nephew, neighbor or friend (ages 6+) and immerse yourselves in a one-time, hands-building ceramics experience (not wheel). From little animals or ornaments, to functional pieces like bowls, cups or candlesticks; pinching, slab rolling, molding and more! This fun, two-hour workshop will provide an opportunity to connect with your child one-on-one, learn […]

Don’t be scared or intimidated by this ancient art form. Our instructors will introduce you to wheel throwing in a way that no matter how difficult it may be at the start, you will finish this 8 week experience with a strong foundation from which to build your love of the wheel. Trust us, whether […]

In this 8-week intermediate throwing class, we'll focus our studio time on practicing the core elements of various drinking vessels—cups, mugs, tea bowls, and more. Learn to design and execute forms from sketches, explore details in rim and foot choices, and, of course, practice pulling and attaching handles. Proficiency in these elements adds up to […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Beginners and repeat students alike are welcomed. Whether you have never done the wheel before, need a refresher or a re-intro to pottery, or you want to learn new techniques and practice your skills, then this all levels class is for you. Our instructors tailor the experience based on the artists enrolled each session, but […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Fiorenza Pancino, who will be visiting FormaClay as part of the Artist In Residence program. Fiorenza will speak in English and Italian with the translator at her side and will talk extensively about the theme of her residency project, Fear. We will begin with a short walk to Lake Harriet to spend time in nature, […]

Don’t be scared or intimidated by this ancient art form. Our instructors will introduce you to wheel throwing in a way that no matter how difficult it may be at the start, you will finish this 8 week experience with a strong foundation from which to build your love of the wheel. Trust us, whether […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Fiorenza Pancino, who will be visiting FormaClay as part of the Artist In Residence program. Fiorenza will speak in English and Italian with the translator at her side and will talk extensively about the theme of her residency project, Fear. We will begin with a short walk to Lake Harriet to spend time in nature, […]

Come explore this unique, soothing and super creative medium with us. In this camp your kiddo will learn basic hand building techniques where their imagination is the only limit. We will support our young artists in any direction they want to take the clay, and they can expect success in achieving several completed and glazed […]

Don’t be scared or intimidated by this ancient art form. Our instructors will introduce you to wheel throwing in a way that no matter how difficult it may be at the start, you will finish this 8 week experience with a strong foundation from which to build your love of the wheel. Trust us, whether […]

Come explore this unique, soothing and super creative medium with us. In this camp your kiddo will learn basic hand building techniques where their imagination is the only limit. We will support our young artists in any direction they want to take the clay, and they can expect success in achieving several completed and glazed […]

In this 8-week intermediate throwing class, we'll focus our studio time on practicing the core elements of various drinking vessels—cups, mugs, tea bowls, and more. Learn to design and execute forms from sketches, explore details in rim and foot choices, and, of course, practice pulling and attaching handles. Proficiency in these elements adds up to […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Come explore this unique, soothing and super creative medium with us. In this camp your kiddo will learn basic hand building techniques where their imagination is the only limit. We will support our young artists in any direction they want to take the clay, and they can expect success in achieving several completed and glazed […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Beginners and repeat students alike are welcomed. Whether you have never done the wheel before, need a refresher or a re-intro to pottery, or you want to learn new techniques and practice your skills, then this all levels class is for you. Our instructors tailor the experience based on the artists enrolled each session, but […]

Come explore this unique, soothing and super creative medium with us. In this camp your kiddo will learn basic hand building techniques where their imagination is the only limit. We will support our young artists in any direction they want to take the clay, and they can expect success in achieving several completed and glazed […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Come with a friend, loved-one or just yourself for this “taste of clay” at Forma. In just 2 hours, we will demystify throwing clay on the wheel, and by the end of this clayful experience, you could even have a piece or two of pottery that you want to keep. Don’t fret: we will trim, […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Come with a friend, loved-one or just yourself for this “taste of clay” at Forma. In just 2 hours, we will demystify throwing clay on the wheel, and by the end of this clayful experience, you could even have a piece or two of pottery that you want to keep. Don’t fret: we will trim, […]

During this 4-week hand building class you will learn fundamental techniques of clay slab construction, coil building, and sculpture. We will create both hand built functional and decorative pieces like mugs, cups and small dishes as well as 3 dimensional sculpture. This class is a perfect way to explore and enjoy the creative, expressive and […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Join us each Second Saturday of the month for the Forma Gallery shows featuring our members. Stop by for a snack, drink and to support incredible local ceramic artists.

In this Immersive full clay exploration we get to start week one by learning slab, coil and pinch hand building techniques as well as more advanced sculptural elements. We will get to experience the feel of a professional ceramic studio atmosphere while learning the how’s and why’s of pottery by creating several hand built works […]

In this Immersive full clay exploration we get to start week one by learning slab, coil and pinch hand building techniques as well as more advanced sculptural elements. We will get to experience the feel of a professional ceramic studio atmosphere while learning the how’s and why’s of pottery by creating several hand built works […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

In this Immersive full clay exploration we get to start week one by learning slab, coil and pinch hand building techniques as well as more advanced sculptural elements. We will get to experience the feel of a professional ceramic studio atmosphere while learning the how’s and why’s of pottery by creating several hand built works […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Beginners and repeat students alike are welcomed. Whether you have never done the wheel before, need a refresher or a re-intro to pottery, or you want to learn new techniques and practice your skills, then this all levels class is for you. Our instructors tailor the experience based on the artists enrolled each session, but […]

In this Immersive full clay exploration we get to start week one by learning slab, coil and pinch hand building techniques as well as more advanced sculptural elements. We will get to experience the feel of a professional ceramic studio atmosphere while learning the how’s and why’s of pottery by creating several hand built works […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Don’t be scared or intimidated by this ancient art form. Our instructors will introduce you to wheel throwing in a way that no matter how difficult it may be at the start, you will finish this 8 week experience with a strong foundation from which to build your love of the wheel. Trust us, whether […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

During this 4-week hand building class you will learn fundamental techniques of clay slab construction, coil building, and sculpture. We will create both hand built functional and decorative pieces like mugs, cups and small dishes as well as 3 dimensional sculpture. This class is a perfect way to explore and enjoy the creative, expressive and […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

In this Immersive full clay exploration we get to start week one by learning slab, coil and pinch hand building techniques as well as more advanced sculptural elements. We will get to experience the feel of a professional ceramic studio atmosphere while learning the how’s and why’s of pottery by creating several hand built works […]

In this Immersive full clay exploration we get to start week one by learning slab, coil and pinch hand building techniques as well as more advanced sculptural elements. We will get to experience the feel of a professional ceramic studio atmosphere while learning the how’s and why’s of pottery by creating several hand built works […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

In this Immersive full clay exploration we get to start week one by learning slab, coil and pinch hand building techniques as well as more advanced sculptural elements. We will get to experience the feel of a professional ceramic studio atmosphere while learning the how’s and why’s of pottery by creating several hand built works […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

In this Immersive full clay exploration we get to start week one by learning slab, coil and pinch hand building techniques as well as more advanced sculptural elements. We will get to experience the feel of a professional ceramic studio atmosphere while learning the how’s and why’s of pottery by creating several hand built works […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Don’t be scared or intimidated by this ancient art form. Our instructors will introduce you to wheel throwing in a way that no matter how difficult it may be at the start, you will finish this 8 week experience with a strong foundation from which to build your love of the wheel. Trust us, whether […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Come with a friend, loved-one or just yourself for this “taste of clay” at Forma. In just 2 hours, we will demystify throwing clay on the wheel, and by the end of this clayful experience, you could even have a piece or two of pottery that you want to keep. Don’t fret: we will trim, […]

During this 4-week hand building class you will learn fundamental techniques of clay slab construction, coil building, and sculpture. We will create both hand built functional and decorative pieces like mugs, cups and small dishes as well as 3 dimensional sculpture. This class is a perfect way to explore and enjoy the creative, expressive and […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Here we explore multiple types of hand formed potted plant containers and vessels that will be sure to transform any garden or indoor green space into a work of art! Make a set of pots for a kitchen herb garden or go big on an oversized hanging planter decorated with your own bead creations and […]

Here we explore multiple types of hand formed potted plant containers and vessels that will be sure to transform any garden or indoor green space into a work of art! Make a set of pots for a kitchen herb garden or go big on an oversized hanging planter decorated with your own bead creations and […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Don’t be scared or intimidated by this ancient art form. Our instructors will introduce you to wheel throwing in a way that no matter how difficult it may be at the start, you will finish this 8 week experience with a strong foundation from which to build your love of the wheel. Trust us, whether […]

Here we explore multiple types of hand formed potted plant containers and vessels that will be sure to transform any garden or indoor green space into a work of art! Make a set of pots for a kitchen herb garden or go big on an oversized hanging planter decorated with your own bead creations and […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Here we explore multiple types of hand formed potted plant containers and vessels that will be sure to transform any garden or indoor green space into a work of art! Make a set of pots for a kitchen herb garden or go big on an oversized hanging planter decorated with your own bead creations and […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

Don’t be scared or intimidated by this ancient art form. Our instructors will introduce you to wheel throwing in a way that no matter how difficult it may be at the start, you will finish this 8 week experience with a strong foundation from which to build your love of the wheel. Trust us, whether […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]

During this 4-week hand building class you will learn fundamental techniques of clay slab construction, coil building, and sculpture. We will create both hand built functional and decorative pieces like mugs, cups and small dishes as well as 3 dimensional sculpture. This class is a perfect way to explore and enjoy the creative, expressive and […]

Like office hours, but without the feeling like you have to impress your professor, Potters Hours allows you to come use your membership time at Forma, knowing there is an instructor nearby to answer questions, demo something you’re struggling with or help move your project forward. If you’re looking for some extra help with a […]