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
Visual Art
Creating Community Club
The Creating Community Club (CCC) is an eight-week series designed for young adults on the autism spectrum to explore art in a welcoming and supportive environment. Led by experienced instructor Tasha Bokman, the program features hands-on activities such as hand-building clay, paper, stained glass, and painting. It emphasizes step-by-step guidance to ensure an enjoyable and engaging experience for all participants.
Classes run weekly from February 12th to April 2nd
Dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2
$19 per session
Join us in fostering creativity, connection, and fun! (REGISTER)
Ceramics
NO WHEEL REQUIRED – Intro to clay hand-building
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this beginner-friendly clay hand-building class! Whether you’re new to clay or looking to refine your skills, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of coil building.
Expect to play, experiment, and embrace the beauty of imperfections as you explore the meditative and rewarding process of working with clay. By the end of these classes, you’ll walk away with handmade ceramics and a newfound appreciation for the art form.
No experience is needed, just bring your imagination!
March 25, 27, April 1, 3 (REGISTER)
Guild Clay Studio
$95 for four classes
Instructor: Theo Mattson
Kids Clay Class
Grades K-5 Kids Clay Class
Start the year off right with messy hands and lots of creative imagination! You will be guided to create whatever you can dream up using slab and coil hand-building techniques. Whether it is making a present for a parent or friend, or making decorations for your room, you will be free to explore your creativity. Register for one session or for all sessions to keep up the fun! Grades K to 5.
Session 2: Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 | 5-6:15 pm (REGISTER)
Guild Clay Studio
$139
Instructor: Melissa Henning
Grades 6-12 Kids Clay Class
Get to know the ins and outs of the ceramic world. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of creating pottery through a blend of guided projects and individual work time. Learn basic wheel throwing techniques, the pulling of handles, decorating, and glazing. Understand the processes involved in turning a simple lump of clay into a piece of unique, functional art! Grades 6 to 8.
Session 2: Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 | 6:15-7:30 pm (REGISTER)
Guild Clay Studio
$139
Instructor: Melissa Henning
Introduction to Handbuilding
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this beginner-friendly clay hand building class! Whether you’re new to clay or looking to refine your skills, this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of coil building.
Expect to play, experiment, and embrace the beauty of imperfections as you explore the meditative and rewarding process of working with clay. By the end of these classes, you’ll walk away with handmade ceramics and a newfound appreciation for the art form.
No experience needed, just bring your imagination!
March 25, 27, April 1, 3 (3:30 – 5:00 pm) (REGISTER)
$95
Instructor: Theo Mattson
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, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 7 | 9-11am (REGISTER)
Session 2: Saturdays, February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 | 9-11am (REGISTER)
Session 3: Saturdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10 | 9-11am
Guild Clay Studio (REGISTER)
$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
Open Clay Studio – Click Here
Our clay studio is open! This open studio is for experienced ceramic artists to come in and work. There is no instructor or studio monitor present, and strict safety and cleaning procedures will be in place.
Nuestro estudio de arcilla está abierto! Este estudio abierto es para que artistas ceramistas experimentados entren y trabajen. No hay ningún instructor o monitor de estudio presente, y se implementarán estrictos procedimientos de seguridad y limpieza.
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
Folklórico Intermediate and Older Beginners
In this multi-generational class, students will develop skills in footwork and ensemble as they learn dances from Guerrero, Sinaloa, and Jalisco. 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. 10:00 am to 11:15 am; ages 9 through adult. 12 sessions: Jan. 18 through March 1; April 5 through May 3. $8 each class, collected at class. Class Leader/Facilitator: Kate Stuart
Folklórico Young Beginners
Class Leader/Facilitator: Kate Stuart
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 | 8-9 am (Free) Wednesdays | 5-6 pm (Donation) Fridays | 6:30-7:30 pm (Donation)
Guild Art Studio
Class Leader/Facilitator: Victoria Nolasco
THEATER
YPTW – Young People’s Theater Workshop
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 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.
