E-magination Celebration
2021-02-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
The Guild invites our community to E-magination Celebration, a free day of online programming including Gallery Tours, Arts Making and performances from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday, February 27, 2021. This family-friendly online event is a virtual re-imagining of the Guild’s annual Imagination Celebration that can be enjoyed from home. The Guild is thrilled to continue this annual tradition in a new, virtual setting. Follow along on the Guild’s Facebook and YouTube pages with new content added regularly throughout the celebration, or watch later as most of the videos will remain online.
E-magination Celebration (Feb 27, 11 am-1 pm)
on the Guild’s Facebook and YouTube pages
PERFORMANCES Watch Dancing Through the Storm 2020 and highlights from the Project Purple Door Youth Theater production of The Importance of Being Earnest in a Pandemic .
GALLERY TOURS A highlight of E-magination Celebration will be a series of videos of teacher reflections and digital student artwork in Creativity is Essential, this year’s All School Art Show installed in our Main Gallery.
ART MAKING Make your own art at home throughout the day! Guided arts activities will be released throughout the day to create your own art using everyday household items.
Even in this time of social distancing, the Guild embraces our mission to serve our community with a rich array of inclusive arts opportunities and experiences. We hope you will join us for E-magination Celebration, and also follow us on social media to enjoy arts learning and arts engagement activities.

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March Open Art!
2021-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | MN
Join us for the full two hours, or jump in anytime between 10am-12pm. We will introduce a new project every 40 minutes.

At 10am, join us to make Celtic Knots out of colored paper cut into shapes and woven together.
At 10:40, keep your paper and scissors handy to make Paper Quilts.
Finally, at 11:20, grab a paper plate, some crayons or oil pastels and a little black tempera paint to make Scratch Art Mandalas!

Art fun via zoom, from 10am-12pm
CLICK HERE TO JOIN VIRTUAL OPEN ART

Jumpstart Spring - Ceramics Class
2021-04-03 16:00 - 18:00 | online
It’s been a long winter, but spring is just around the corner! In this two-session workshop we will make ceramic vessels to welcome new sprouts and flowers. In the first session we will make a planter (or even two) to add color and life to your house or yard. In the second session we will make a bud vase and a tulipiere, a special vase for tulips (adaptable for other flowers too.) We can use any extra clay and your imaginations to make unique plant markers or garden guardians. Catch spring fever and join us from your home for this on-line workshop with your teacher/guide, Marion Angelica. Designed for youth 14+ and adults.

The Living Body Workshop by Virginia Twins (Gr. 9-12)
2024-01-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join Twin Cities performers Virginia Twins for a workshop about attentions, listening and playful experimentation. With the same theater exercises that we use to create our shows, we will play and imagine together and practice looking at the world in a slightly different way. We believe that theater should be silly and honest, and while performing can be vulnerable, it can also be great fun! Our workshops are about connecting to the people who you’re performing with and building confidence on stage. This workshop is relevant for actors, dancers, performers of any kind, or anyone looking to explore their creativity as a moving body.
at the Guild Art Studio 304 Division Street South in Northfield, MN
Class is $25

The Hobbit (PDYT)
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Northfield Arts Guild Purple Door Youth Theater presents The Hobbit!
Bilbo, one of the most conservative of all Hobbits, is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It’s the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but great benefit eventually results – not only for Bilbo but for all of the Hobbits.

CLICK HERE for tickets to The Hobbit

A Watercolor Gratitude Workshop
2025-11-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Water Street Studios (411 Water St.), 411 Water St. S, Northfield, 55057, United States
Celebrate the season of gratitude through the mindful practice of watercolor. In this 2.5-hour creative process workshop, we’ll use artmaking to slow down, reflect, and connect with thankfulness. We’ll begin with gratitude leaves as a warm-up and group sharing, then move into creating personal watercolor mandalas as a way to explore balance and reflection. To close, each participant will paint and personalize the cover of a seasonal gratitude journal, which can be carried forward into daily life. No art skills are required—this class is about the process, not perfection.
Free | Register here
Facilitator: Rebecca Krug, MA LMFT

Kinsugi Inspired Hearts
2025-11-29 12:00 - 16:00 | MN
Taught by one of our artists at Water Street Studios, come and collage to make these wonderful Kinsugi inspired hearts! This class will be held at 411 Water St. S, Northfield, MN, 55057.

Ornament Making Class
2025-12-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
In this class, you’ll use basic hand-building techniques to create and personalize your own custom ornaments. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your own tree or gifting to loved ones! No experience necessary, and all ages welcome!
Session 1: Mondays, December 1 & 8 (must be able to attend both Monday classes), 5:30 – 7PM
Session 2: Tuesdays, December 2 & 9 (must be able to attend both Tuesday classes), 5:30 – 7PM
Instructor: Melissa Martinson
Register here!

Weaving Workshop Series
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Weaving workshop class series, taught by Makenna at Water Street Studios.

CLASS: Cookie Decorating
2026-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Water Street Studios (411 Water St.), 411 Water St. S, Northfield, 55057, United States
Join our cookie decorating class to learn how to turn sweet treats into edible art!
$60 – all materials included.
Spaces are limited. Ages 10+.
Water Street Studios – 411 Water Street S
Register here.

Intro to Watercolors: Tropical Sunset
2026-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Water Street Studios (411 Water St.), 411 Water St. S, Northfield, 55057, United States

Evening Open Studio Plus - Clay Studio
2026-06-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
This open studio option is great for people that have experience but are not feeling ready to be completely on their own. However, anyone regardless of experience is welcome to attend. The monitor will be able to assist when needed and in the process the ceramicist will build their wheel throwing confidence, throwing techniques, studio awareness, healthy throwing habits, and independent work habits.

Spin Me Round ‘n’ Round (Wheel Throwing) - Session 1
2026-06-23 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-25 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-30 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 11:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
This clay class is designed with everyone in mind beginner, intermediate, or advanced. The class introduces and/or continues to promote the fundamentals of wheel throwing and ceramic surface decoration to students despite their level of skill/knowledge. Students will learn or continue to practice essential pottery techniques, including centering clay, opening, pulling walls, and shaping basic forms such as cylinders, bowls, and plates. As skills develop, students will explore a variety of decorative methods to personalize their work, including carving, texture, slip application, underglaze painting, and glazing techniques.
Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of the ceramic process from raw clay to finished piece, including proper studio practices, trimming, and finishing. Emphasis is placed on creativity, craftsmanship, and building confidence at the potter’s wheel. No prior experience is required, making this class an ideal class for all walks of clay.

Wheel Throwing: Cylinders
2026-06-23 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-25 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Guild Clay Studio
This is a great class for people with some experience who want to continue to learn/practice wheel throwing basics, develop great healthy throwing habits, explore some variations to the cylinder. The goal is to improve throwing techniques. First two days will be dedicated to throwing. The 3rd day will be for trimming and on the last day we will glaze. (Some experience is recommended, but beginners are welcomed).

Spin Me Round 'N' Round - Wheel Throwing Session 2
2026-07-14 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 11:30 | Guild Clay Studio
