Squeaky Wheel Pottery
Babett, pictured at Candy Crawl, is the owner of Squeaky Wheel Pottery in historic downtown Hastings, Minnesota.
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Squeaky Wheel Pottery is a pottery gift store, studio, and workshop in historic downtown Hastings, Minnesota. They combine a retail shop full of handmade ceramics and gifts with an active studio offering classes, workshops, camps, and private events for all ages.
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Squeaky Wheel Pottery is located at 209 Sibley Street, Hastings, MN 55033, in the downtown arts and shopping district near the riverfront.
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The retail store is generally open:
Monday–Tuesday: Closed to the public (studio hours only)
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hours can change for holidays, events, or special workshops, so it’s smart to double‑check the Store Hours & Location page before you visit.
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You can shop handmade pottery and gifts from local artists, take pottery classes and workshops, sign kids up for summer clay camps, book private group events, or join the studio as a member if you want more independent clay time.
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No experience is required. Most classes and workshops are designed for beginners, and the studio provides the clay, tools, glaze, and firings—you just show up ready to play with clay. If you’ve done pottery before, their longer classes and studio memberships give you more time to build skills.
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Squeaky Wheel Pottery offers 2‑hour intro wheel workshops, multi‑week beginner wheel classes, themed hand‑building workshops, kids’ clay sessions, and seasonal events (like holiday projects or Mother’s Day workshops). New offerings are added throughout the year on their Classes page and in HastingsNow features.
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Yes. Kids can join drop‑off Kids Claytime classes and Pip Squeaks summer clay camps, which include hand‑building and sculpting projects with lots of guidance and fun themes. Tweens and teens can sign up for “Behind‑the‑Wheel” style wheel classes and other workshops designed specifically for ages roughly 11–18. Age ranges are listed in each class description.
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Intro wheel workshops typically start around age 11+, while multi‑week wheel classes are geared toward ages 14+ (or younger teens when accompanied by an adult). Adults at any stage—from total beginner to returning potter—are welcome. Exact age guidelines are posted with each class.
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After your class, the studio handles the glazing and kiln firings for you. Most pieces are ready for pickup a few weeks after your workshop or multi‑week class; your instructor will let you know the current turnaround time when you’re in the studio.
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Studio membership is for people who want regular access to the studio outside of structured classes. Members get time on the wheels and hand‑building tables, shared glazes and tools, personal shelf space, clay storage, and included firings—so you can focus on creating while the studio handles the kiln work. Membership spots are limited, and interested potters are invited to contact the studio to inquire.
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Yes. Squeaky Wheel Pottery offers private group classes for birthdays, family get‑togethers, girls’ nights, team‑building outings, and other celebrations. Groups can choose wheel‑throwing or hand‑building projects, and the studio provides all materials and instruction for a relaxed, hands‑on creative experience.
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Yes. Squeaky Wheel Pottery sells gift cards that can be used for handmade ceramics and gifts in the shop as well as for pottery classes and workshops. Online gift cards are available, and recipients can call, email, or stop in to apply a gift card toward class registration.
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Very much so. The studio participates in downtown happenings like Holiday Hoopla and Small Business Saturday, hosts open‑studio ornament‑painting days, partners with other local businesses for creative collabs, and appears in HastingsNow stories and videos about pottery in Hastings.
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To sign up for a class or ask a question, you can:
Visit the Classes page at squeakywheelpottery.com
Call (651) 327‑0176
Stop by the studio at 209 Sibley Street, Hastings, MN 55033 during store hours
Online scheduling handles most registrations, and the team is happy to help by phone or in person if you have questions about age ranges, timing, or which class is right for you.
Squeaky Wheel Pottery in downtown Hastings, MN is kicking off spring and summer with creative pottery classes for all ages. From kids’ ceramics summer camps and teen “Behind-the-Wheel” pottery training to special Mother’s Day pottery events, owner Babett brings a warm, community-focused vibe that’s energizing Hastings’ art scene.