Community Education Series
Tuesdays in May 6:30pm-8:00pm
Join us as we discuss the history and breadth of the local clay industry!
May 3: Life at the Pits - Char Henn will discuss the community that grew up to support the workers at the clay pits.
May 10: The Early Stoneware of Red Wing - Larry Peterson will detail how stoneware was made, how to tell what was made in Red Wing, and how to distinguish the markings.
May 17: Discovering Red Wing Art Pottery - Byron Gunderson will explain the different styles, glazes, and designers of the Art Pottery Period, 1920-1967.
May 24: Red Wing Dinnerware - Larry Roschen will share his knowledge of dinnerware, discussing patterns and production methods. Each class is $20 or $75 for the series. Follow the link below to click on the Community Education brochure for more information (our classes are on page 5) and to register (page 34). https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ - Larry Roschen will share his knowledge of dinnerware, discussing patterns and production methods.
Each class is $20 or $75 for the series. Follow the link below to click on the Community Education brochure for more information (our classes are on page 5) and to register (page 34). https://redwing.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/
We honor Red Wing's historic clay industry.
COME & EXPLORE
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
More than 6,000 vintage pieces of artisan-crafted stoneware, art pottery, dinnerware & folk art bring the story of historic Red Wing to life in dozens of exhibits covering 13,000 square feet.
Check out the QR codes around the museum for further information about the exhibits.
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Currently on view: "The Red Wing Saloon:"
This exhibit shows what a pre-prohibition saloon looked like prior to January 16, 1920 when the 18th Amendment was passed. Red Wing produced many liquor advertising stoneware jugs for sellers - in one month alone in 1910 the pottery shipped more than 6400.
Then see a bootlegger's camp as liquor "went underground" and was not able to be sold publicly.
GROUP TOURS
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
GROUP TOURS
However your group chooses to come, by riverboat, bicycle, or car, we can provide a tour to suit your needs. Call Nancy at 651.327.2220 for more information and to schedule your experience.
GROUP TOURS