We are excited to engage with our vibrant communities of artists and creatives in multiple ways. From no-cost arts programming for youth, families and individual artists, to classes designed to help hone specific artistic techniques and skills, to birthday parties, guest speakers and special events, you can always find an experience that will enable you to grow and learn!
Our class fees are competitive with the local market. Scholarships are also available, as we strive for everyone to have access to our class offerings.
Classes are offered throughout the year!
Our teachers are certified art educators, professional and experienced artists, and emerging teaching artists. We also offer programs with partner organizations around town like the Northfield Public Schools, Northfield Public Library, Healthy Community Initiative, and more.
All Classes
Ceramics
Holiday Ornament Making Class
Ornament Making Class Looking for ideas for the holidays? Come try your hand at creating individually-crafted clay pieces for gifts. Participants will learn a variety of techniques for making ornaments. Dec. 2 & 6 from 5:30 – 7:00pm Guild Clay Studio $50
Class Leader/ Facilitators: Melissa Henning
Wheel Throwing for Adults
The focus of this class is to introduce, practice, and develop the basics of wheel-throwing, including but not limited to: throwing cylinders, bowls and plates, trimming, and adding handles. Plus, you’ll learn about glazes and glazing. 6 weeks. Ages 14+
Session 1: Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12 | 9-11am
Session 2: Saturdays, October 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 & Dec 7 | 9-11am
Guild Clay Studio
$190
Class Leader/Facilitator: Rafael Estrella
Private Clay Lessons with Rafael Estrella
Take five lessons on a schedule that you create with our fabulous ceramics instructor!—Contact info@northfieldartsguild.org to register. Ages 14+.
Clay Studio
$144
Class Leader/Facilitator: Rafael Estrella
Visual Arts
Sustainable Clothing Creation
Join us for a hands-on class in Sustainable Clothing Creation, where you’ll design and craft your own unique fashion pieces using recycled and up-cycled materials. Led by a passionate local artist, this course encourages creativity while promoting environmental awareness. Participants will bring their own materials, such as old fabrics or repurposed items, and learn techniques for transforming them into stylish, sustainable clothing. Whether you’re making dresses, shirts, or other wearable items, you’ll receive guidance on design, material preparation, and construction. The course will culminate in a showcase where participants can display their creations.
Guild Art Studio | 6:30 pm
$50 for the full series
Mondays November 18, 25, & December 2
Class Leader/Facilitator: Jessica Toft
Canvas Building
In this class you’ll learn how to put together and stretch a 20″x24″ canvas, gallery depth, including priming with gesso. With rising costs of pre-stretched canvas, this is an essential skill that allows any painter – at any skill level – to save a little bit of money if they intend on multiple pieces. It’s also fun to create future custom sizes you cannot buy in stores. *Please note, this is NOT a painting class!* Ages 18+
Monday, December 9 | 6-8:30 PM
$40
Class Leader/Facilitator: April Ripka
Dance
For drop-in classes, pre-registration is not necessary unless noted.
Para las clases sin cita previa, no es necesaria la preinscripción a menos que se indique lo contrario.
Hoop Flow Class
Hoop Flow class is a body-mind activity like Yoga that helps us focus our minds at the same time we hone our physical abilities. Hooping improves flexibility, balance, motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. The goal of this class is to release stress and improve mindfulness through moving meditation and to have fun! This Hoop class will focus on learning a variety of on and off body skills and tricks This class is open to all levels and abilities. We will learn how to go with the FLOW, move our bodies and spin away the cares of the day. Hoops will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Thursdays | 7-8 pm
Guild Dance Studio
$10 – fees collected in class
Class Leader/Facilitator: Britt Lenzen
Multi-Generational Folklórico Beginner and Intermediate
In this multi-generational, multi-level class, students will develop skills in footwork and ensemble as they learn dances in the standard repertory of Baile Folklórico. Shoes and costumes will be provided on loan for all children, as well as practice skirts for girls. Adults are expected to provide their own shoes and skirts as needed. 6 sessions: Oct. 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23; Dec. 7. 10:00 am to 11:15 am for ages 10 and up; $8 each class, collected at class. 10:00 to 10:45 am for ages 5 to 9; $5 each class, collected at class.
Saturdays, October 26 & Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 & Dec 7 | 10 am – 10:45 pm, 10 am -11:45 am
Guild Art Studio
$5/$8 per class — Fees collected in class
Class Leaders/Facilitators: Kate Stuart
Folklórico Advanced
In this 90-minute class, students will polish and expand their skills in footwork, ensemble, and choreography as they continue studying dances from Nayarit and begin to learn basic footwork for dances from Veracruz. The students are expected to provide their own shoes and practice skirts. This class is taught by Ana Baez Fredrickson in Spanish and English. Ages 12 and up with permission of the instructor. 9:30 to 11:00 am. 8 sessions: Oct. 5, 12, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, Dec. 7. $10 each class, collected at class.
Saturdays, October 5, 12, 26 & Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 & Dec 7 | 9:30-11am
Guild Art Studio
$10 — Fees collected in class
Class Leaders/Facilitators: Folklorico Team
Zumba
Wake yourself up with this easy-to-follow dance workout that boosts your body from top to bottom! Led by Victoria Nolasco, Zumba improves cardiovascular health, tones and builds strong bones and muscles, and relieves stress. It’s also a great way to engage in positive social interaction with others!
¡Despiértese con este ejercicio de baile fácil de seguir que estimula su cuerpo de arriba a abajo! Dirigido por Victoria Nolasco, Zumba mejora la salud cardiovascular, tonifica y desarrolla huesos y músculos fuertes y alivia el estrés. ¡También es una excelente manera de participar en una interacción social positiva con los demás!
Sundays | 8-9am (Free)
Wednesdays | 5-6pm (Donation)
Fridays | 6:30-7:30pm (Donation)
Guild Art Studio
Class Leader/Facilitator: Victoria Nolasco
YPTW
Young People’s Theater Workshop (often referred to as YPTW) is in its 35th year of educational theater programming! YPTW offers experiences in creative drama and performance. Starting with a given theme, each age group works with a director to create, rehearse and perform an original script. These unique scripts meld together for a fun and exceptional show. Most mornings, students also attend theater arts and dance classes. Past Young People’s Theater Workshops have included such themes as Making Waves, Something Wicked this Way Comes, Passages and Break Down the Wall(s). The Young People’s Theater Workshop culminates with performances for the public. YPTW is a tuition based educational theater program.
WHO?
YPTW is open to students entering grades 3-12. Students are placed in groups up to 14 students according to their age. All students come together for morning and end-of-day meetings.
Who will be working with the students? Beth Breiland will manage and lead the program. Other YPTW staff includes theater artists, classroom teachers and highly-qualified theater majors.
WHEN?
We will not have confirmed dates for this program until February! Registration will open in April.
Performances will be held during the third week of each session of the program, with two evening performances the last week, and one morning performance on the final day. More information on the presentation of these performances will be coming.
WHERE?
Young People’s Theater Workshop typically happens at Northfield High School and Northfield Middle School. Exact dates and locations will not be confirmed until February.
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
- “It was a wonderful experience! Thanks to the staff for their hard work.”
- “YPTW was awesome, thank you so much!”
- “Thank you for an amazing program! My son looks forward to it each summer.”
QUESTIONS?
Please contact us at info@northfieldartsguild.org
Please register through Community Education by clicking the link below:
Link and registration available in April 2025
MORE YOUTH THEATER OPPORTUNITIES –
More educational theater is available with our Purple Door Youth Theater program and youth classes held throughout the year.
Calling All Teachers
Interested in teaching a class at the Northfield Arts Guild? ¿Interesado en impartir una clase en el Northfield Arts Guild?
Contact Michael Johnson at michael@northfieldartsguild.org with your ideas or for more information.
