Northern Clay Center

Minnesota's landmark ceramic center on Franklin Ave

Northern Clay Center has been a Minneapolis institution since 1990, operating from a purpose-built facility on Franklin Avenue East in Seward. It's both a teaching studio and a gallery/sales space, and it runs one of the Upper Midwest's most serious clay education programs across all ages.

Kids and youth programming

Camps, family sessions, and ongoing classes specifically for young students. Offerings include:
- Clay for Youth classes (kids through teens)
- Summer clay camps
- Family clay workshops
- ClayToGo mobile outreach (schools, libraries)
- ART@HAND community programs
- Private group bookings and birthday parties

What's Included

• All clay and glazes provided
• Firing included in tuition
• Experienced ceramic artists as instructors
• Wheel and hand-building instruction
• Finished pieces go home after firing
• Student work featured in NCC exhibitions

Experience

NCC is serious about clay as an art form, not just a craft - kids coming through here learn real technique and see professional potters at work in adjoining studios. A strong fit for Minneapolis families with kids who've outgrown paint-night classes and want real studio time.