Welcome to Hopkins Community Education Adult Programs! Choose from both online and in-person classes. Join us!
For enrollment questions contact Preschool@HopkinsSchools.org or 952-988-5000. For billing questions contact Liz Reynolds at liz.reynolds@hopkinsschools.org or 952-988-5000
For enrollment questions contact: Preschool@HopkinsSchools.org or 952-988-5000. For billing questions contact Liz Reynolds at liz.reynolds@hopkinsschools.org or 952-988-5000.
For questions contact Preschool@HopkinsSchools.org or 952-988-5000.
School Age Child Care Services
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Elementary Enrichment is for school age children in grades K- 5 in the evening and weekend hours. To provide opportunities where discovery, play, connections, and activities can happen year round.
High School Enrichment delivers high quality learning and enrichment opportunities where students can challenge themselves, gain confidence, and build skills that last a lifetime.
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This 9-session course is designed for those who have little to no clay experience and will include structured lessons for beginners with some choice built in. Students will study and build upon the basic techniques of both hand building and wheel throwing. All levels of ability are welcome; students moving into intermediate level have support and space to work independently and receive guidance to refine wheel and hand building techniques. This course is designed for individuals that would like to dive deeper into the exploration of creating ceramics. The instructor will provide student support and will help guide artists' goals.
New for Summer 2026: If you do not bring your own clay tools, you can purchase a basic 8-piece clay tool set from the instructor for $12 (check or exact cash only).
Please note that the final class date is not an instruction date; this is a one-hour pickup date for finished artwork.
Matthew Bowen has been an art educator for more than 20 years. He has taught most grade levels from Kindergarten through high school. He attended the University of MN - Twin Cities where he completed his Master of Education in Curriculum Development in Visual Arts Education and received his BFA in Ceramics from the University of Eau Claire - WI. Matthew believes that most everyone can be an artist if they are willing to be a risk-taker, try new things, and dive into the creative process. Finding opportunities to create art with others in the community has been an amazing experience and he is excited to help others find joy and self-pride in the shared experiences of creating art through the wonderful opportunities at Hopkins Community Education.
Matthew L Bowen , Laurie Gilmore
No Class Jun 29
Full - waiting list
Matthew L Bowen , Gili Mussman
No Class Jun 30
