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Int-to-Adv HB: From Paper to Clay - Translating 2D to 3D
Int-to-Adv HB: From Paper to Clay - Translating 2D to 3D
In this course, students will learn how to translate their 2D creations into clay sculptures, taking ideas on paper and transforming them into clay. Students can draw during class, or bring drawings and paintings to class, even rough sketches, as a starting point for their clay creations. Each week, students will work
McKnight Fellowships for Ceramic Artists
McKnight Fellowships for Ceramic Artists
McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists The McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists supports outstanding Minnesota ceramic artists who identify with any methodology—whether it be functional, sculptural,Continue reading "McKnight Fellowships"
McKnight Residencies for Ceramic Artists
McKnight Residencies for Ceramic Artists
McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists The McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists program recognizes and supports mid-career ceramic artists whose work demonstrates exceptional artistic merit andContinue reading "McKnight Residencies"
Help NCC Outreach make more clay kits!
Help NCC Outreach make more clay kits!
Your donation will help NCC fulfill its mission to serve gallery/studio/teaching artists, staff, and maintain our organization as a whole. With your generosity, we are better poised to take care of our community. Thank you!
Shop March Featured Artists
Shop March Featured Artists
Handmade ceramic art & gifts for the holidays by local & national artists, representing a diverse range of cultures, races, identities, & lived experiences. Classes & workshops for kids and adults in pottery and sculpture. Thought-provoking exhibitions. Programming for schools, birthday parties, & team building events.
Register for Classes & Workshops
Register for Classes & Workshops
NCC offers a wide range of classes and workshops with plenty of fresh opportunities to renew your artistic energy! With an array of familiar and a few new names on the teaching roster, NCC’s teaching artists are ready to stir up some extra excitement with clay. Be sure to take a close look at the Special Topics Classes
Sign up for a Thursday Discovery Series Event
Sign up for a Thursday Discovery Series Event
Join us for an inspiring new series featuring artist talks, demonstrations, conversations, and more—all centered on the world of ceramics. Free and open to everyone. Stay tuned for a new topic each month! All events take place at 6pm in the NCC Gallery.
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats Exhibition
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats Exhibition
On view March 7 – April 19, 2026 Main Gallery Virtual 3D Tour on view March 12 Free public opening reception Friday, March 6, 6 - 8 pm
A World Unseen (未见之界) Exhibition
A World Unseen (未见之界) Exhibition
On view March 7 – April 19, 2026 Emily Galusha Gallery Virtual 3D Tour on view March 12 Free public opening reception Friday, March 6, 6 - 8 pm
Apply for Early-Career Artist Residencies
Apply for Early-Career Artist Residencies
Early-Career Artist Residencies Early-Career Artist Residencies The Early-Career Artist Residency program encompasses two unique fellowships, designed to provide up to three ceramic artists with the opportunity to be in residenceContinue reading "Early-Career Artist Residencies"
Apply for Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award
Apply for Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award
Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award The WMAA, founded in 2014, provides an opportunity for students and emerging artists to continue their ceramic research and education for aContinue reading "Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award"
NCC Amazon Wishlist
NCC Amazon Wishlist
Donate to Support the Ceramic Arts!
Donate to Support the Ceramic Arts!
Handmade ceramic art & gifts for the holidays by local & national artists, representing a diverse range of cultures, races, identities, & lived experiences. Classes & workshops for kids and adults in pottery and sculpture. Thought-provoking exhibitions. Programming for schools, birthday parties, & team building events.
Buy Pots in the Shop
Buy Pots in the Shop
Handmade ceramic art & gifts for the holidays by local & national artists, representing a diverse range of cultures, races, identities, & lived experiences. Classes & workshops for kids and adults in pottery and sculpture. Thought-provoking exhibitions. Programming for schools, birthday parties, & team building events.
Become a Member
Become a Member
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Outreach Partnership Inquiry
Outreach Partnership Inquiry
Interested in partnering with Northern Clay Center? Northern Clay Center’s ClayToGo and ART@HAND outreach programs bring the ceramic arts into the community! Whether you're a school, library, senior living facility, adult day center or summer camp, NCC can bring the materials and teaching artists with clay expertise to your location. The wonders of hand building with clay can occur almost anywhere and NCC’s talented teaching artists love to share their knowledge and love of clay with the community. Please fill out the form below — we look forward to hearing from you! Have questions? Contact Julia Rodman, Community Engagement Manager at juliarodman@northernclaycenter.org or 612.339.8007 ext 313
Grab a Gift Card
Grab a Gift Card
Give the perfect gift to the pottery collector or ceramic student in your life! Don't see the amount you'd like? Give us a call and we'll create a custom gift amount for you. 612.339.8007 x301.
Watch NCC Artist Talks on YouTube
Watch NCC Artist Talks on YouTube
Northern Clay Center is a ceramics non-profit based in Minneapolis that aims to advance the ceramic arts for artists, learners, and the community, through education, exhibitions, and artist services. We are able to bring you educational footage from past events presented in part by and/or at NCC.
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