Mountains in Watercolor - Tuesday August 25th 6-8pm

Fall Landscapes - Thursday October8th 6-8pm

Autumn Wreath - Thursday October 22nd 6-8pm

Winter Landscapes - Thursday January 14th 6-8pm

Join us for a relaxing beginner friendly watercolor class. In this hands on class, artist Alyssa Whetstone will show you how to use washes of color to create beautiful seasonal inspired paintings.

Age Requirement: This class is suitable for student ages 16 and older.

We're conveniently located in lower town St Paul, serving artists in Minneapolis, St Paul and beyond.

Saturday October 3rd 12-2:30pm

In this beginner friendly workshop you will create a sculpture of an animal of your choosing! Your teacher will introduce you to basic hand building and sculpting techniques and guide you through the decorating process. you will use underglazes to decorate your little friend. All materials are provided, all you need to bring is your creativity!

The instructor will take care of glazing your creations. Your finished projects will be ready for pickup approximately 6 weeks after the workshop.

NLAS supplies all materials, and no prior clay experience is required.

Age Requirement: This class is suitable for student ages 16 and older.

Get hands-on in our Intro to Wheel-Throwing pottery class, perfect for beginners! In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of working with clay on the wheel, including centering, opening and pulling walls. Our experienced teachers offer personalized instruction to help you take your clay a from lump of mud to a functional piece of art!

Highlights:

• Beginner-friendly, no experience needed

• Detailed live throwing demonstration

• All materials provided: clay, tools, and equipment

Join us in a fun and relaxed environment and try something new!

This class is great for the pottery-curious, folks looking to try something new, or get back into ceramics after a hiatus. Bring a friend and let's get muddy!

Students can keep up to two works, which will be trimmed and glazed by your teachers.

Important: Turn-around time for student pottery is approximately 6 weeks. The pottery process involves many steps and it takes several weeks for your pieces to be processed and fired! When they’re ready for pickup, you’ll receive an email notification.

Age Requirement: This class is suitable for student ages 16 and older.

We're conveniently located in lower town St Paul, serving artists in Minneapolis, St Paul and beyond.

Wednesday Session 5:30-7:30 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/9, 9/16

Explore a new hobby in our 6-week Pottery 101 Course! This class is perfect for beginners or potters that are looking to refresh there skills. In this hands-on course you will learn the essential techniques needed to create beautiful, functional pottery pieces.

Under the guidance of skilled instructors, you’ll learn the basics of working on the potter’s wheel, including centering clay, shaping vessels, and trimming. You’ll also explore surface decoration and glazing techniques, giving you the skills to craft your own unique pieces. With small class sizes, you’ll receive personalized attention and feedback as you develop your skills at your own pace.

Update: We have recently added a day to this class to give you an extra throwing day! this update will take effect starting with the session that begins on 4/22.

Class overview

• Day 1: Detailed live throwing demonstration and guided throwing time

• Day 2: Guided throwing time

• Day 3: Guided throwing time

• Day 4: Live trimming demo and guided work time

• Day 5: Glazing and surface decoration

• Day 6: Class critique and take home finished work

Age Requirement: This class is suitable for student ages 16 and older.

We're conveniently located in lower town St Paul, serving artists in Minneapolis, St Paul and beyond.

To see dates of classes and ensure you register for the right class please refer to the calendar page.

Monday Session: 5:30-7:30pm

4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/8, 6/15

Take your time and go deeper in our new and highly requested 10-week Wheel Throwing Course. Designed for beginners and returning potters alike, this extended format gives you space to build confidence on the potter’s wheel while refining technique, form, and surface decoration. With live demos, guided practice, and dedicated open work days, you’ll learn how to center, open and pull walls on the pottery wheel. In subsequent weeks, you will learn to trim, modify and glaze your pieces.

This course is ideal for students who want an immersive course experience, more time on the wheel, and the ability to move works through multiple firing cycles. Small class sizes ensure personalized instruction and hands-on support every step of the way.

Mondays | 5:30–7:30pm
Up to 8 finished pieces per student

Course Outline

Week 1 (4/6) – Wheel throwing demonstration + skills practice
Week 2 (4/13) – Demo refresher + open throwing
Week 3 (4/20) – Trimming demonstration
Week 4 (4/27) – Open work day
Week 5 (5/4) – Glaze demonstration + open work day
Week 6 (5/11) – Open work day
Week 7 (5/18) – Last wet clay day
Week 8 (5/25) – Last trimming day
6/2 – No Class
Week 9 (6/8) – Last glaze day
Week 10 (6/15) – Coffee + critique

Age Requirement: This class is suitable for student ages 16 and older.

We're conveniently located in lowertown St Paul, serving artists in Minneapolis, St Paul and beyond.

To see dates of classes and ensure you register for the right class please refer to the calendar page.

Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/10, 2/17

Pottery 201 is perfect for potters that know the basics of throwing and want to dig deeper and strengthen their skills. This 6 class course will focus on improving throwing consistency of cylinders, bowls, and vases, as well as more advanced trimming and decorating techniques.

Prerequisite: Before joining us for pottery 201 all students must complete Pottery 101 prior to the first day of class or have a teacher exception.

Age Requirement: This class is suitable for student ages 16 and older.

To see dates of classes and ensure you register for the right class please refer to the calendar page.