Art Classes

At the Northfield Arts Guild, we offer a diverse range of visual art classes to inspire creativity and enhance skills for all levels, for which you can pre-register. Whether you are exploring the world of ceramics, figure drawing, canvas making, or painting in our guided sessions or enjoying the freedom to create in our open studio sessions, we provide the space, equipment, and guidance to support your artistic journey. There are classes for everyone at any level of experience and age!

Mosaic Workshop

Saturday May 2nd, 9:00AM-4:00PM

Saturday May 9th, 9:00AM-4:00PM

Saturday June 6th, 9:00AM-4:00PM

Saturday June 13th, 9:00AM-4:00PM

Join Artist Michael Sweere for a free all-day mosaic workshop! Michael has been chosen to design and construct the mural going in the new Northfield Ice Arena. Participants will spend the morning learning the differences in types of tile, mosaic materials, adhesives, and tools. After a hour lunch break, participants will come back and spend the the afternoon working on the actual mosaic mural that will eventually be installed in the new ice arena. Each class is meant as a single session.

This class will take place at the McClaughry Building at 5th and Division. 101 5th St E. #305

Class limit 6

Ages 16+

Cost: Free

Intro to Watercolor: Tropical Sunset

Saturday, May 20th, 1:00PM-4:00PM

Students will be taught basic watercolor techniques of ‘wet on wet’, ‘wet on dry’, and lifting using primary colors to create a tropical beach at sunset with palm trees and sea gulls.

Water Street Studios

Class Limit 8 people

Ages: 18+

Cost: $80 – All Materials Includede

Facilitator: Michael Lee

Mosaic Art Class

Saturday August 15th, 4-7PM

Saturday October 3rd, 4-7PM

Caron is a public artist from Minnesota specializing in mosaic art, a love that began more than a decade ago.  Caron’s most recognized artistic accomplishment thus far has been in the design partnership with Mercedes Austin of two 10ft mosaic murals at the main terminal of the Minneapolis, St. Paul International Airport. 

Caron is inspired by the light that shines within us, and the desire to connect communities through art.

Water Street Studios

Class Limit 8 people

Ages: 18+

Cost: 70$ Registration fee, $30 Material fee, to be collected by Facilitator,

Facilitator: Caron Learned

Check out our other class offerings for different art forms below!