Spin Me Round 'N' Round - Wheel Throwing Session 2
2026-07-21 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-28 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Guild Clay Studio
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.

Summer Camp at the Guild: K-2nd Grade
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-31 11:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Summer Camp at the Guild 2026: Our Town
What if kids were in charge? This summer, the Guild transforms into a city planning crew run entirely by youth! From the architecture of the skyline to the laws of the land, our campers are the lead architects, mayors, and visionaries. Together, they will build a collaborative cardboard installation that imagines what a community for kids, by kids might look like.
The Master Blueprint
This camp will focus on installation as an artform. Each group will use cardboard, mixed media, and 3D engineering to expand this growing masterpiece.
Registration is based on age going into the 2026-2027 school year.
The Citizens & Visionaries
Grades K – 2 | July 27–31, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM $115
The Task: Create the community. Every town needs inhabitants! Our youngest campers will design the people, creatures, and characters who live in “Our Town.” In this city, perhaps imaginary friends walk among us!
Capacity: 10 registrants

Evening Open Studio Plus - Clay Studio
2026-07-27 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.

Young People's Theater Workshop Performances
2026-08-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Northfield High School Auditorium, 1400 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Come see what our theater campers have been working on!

Young People's Theater Workshop Performances
2026-08-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Northfield High School Auditorium, 1400 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Come check out what our theater campers have been busy working on!

Mosaic Art Class
2026-08-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-04 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Water Street Studios (411 Water St.), 411 Water St. S, Northfield, 55057, United States
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.

Folklorico: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
2026-10-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-21 10:00 - 11:30 and 1 more date | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
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.
Folklórico Advanced: In this 90-minute class, students will polish and expand their skills in footwork, ensemble, and choreography as they learn dances from Veracruz and other Mexican states. Folklórico Advanced is taught by Ana Baez Fredrickson in Spanish and English and is open to experienced students ages 12 and up, or with permission of the instructor. The students are expected to provide their own shoes and practice skirts as needed. New students will be accepted in September, and then again in January. Saturdays October 3, 10, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21; December 5 at 10:00AM. All Students will start at 10:00AM, with Beginner Students finishing at 10:30AM, Intermediate Students Finishing at 10:45AM, and Advanced Students staying until 11:30AM.

Folklórico Beginner and Intermediate: In this multi-generational, multi-level class, students will develop skills in footwork and ensemble as they learn dances from Veracruz and other 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. This class is taught by Ana Baez Fredrickson in Spanish and English. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome, ages 5 and up. New students will be accepted in September and October, and then again in January. Saturdays October 3, 10, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21; December 5 at 10:00AM. All Students will start at 10:00AM, with Beginner Students finishing at 10:30AM, Intermediate Students Finishing at 10:45AM, and Advanced Students staying until 11:30AM.
