Wheel Throwing: Cylinders
2026-06-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-07 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 1
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.

Light Show & Community Party on July 4th / Exposición de Luz y Fiesta Comunitaria el 4 de julio
2026-07-04 17:00 - 23:30 | Riverside Entrance of Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, 55057, United States
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Meet us behind the Guild, along the river, for an unforgettable evening of never-before-seen visuals- there will be projected art on the back wall of the Guild’s building, and if you’d like to be one of the featured projection artists, please consider applying here by June 24th!
The City of Northfield & the Northfield Arts Guild are hosting a celebration on the night of July 4th (Miss America’s 250th birthday), and YOU are invited! Remember, each and every one of us make this country great and UNIQUE.
Get ready for a night of good eats, make-and-take art activities, live music, light/projection art, and community building from 5PM-12AM at the Riverside entrance of the Guild on 304 Division St. S.
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This project was made possible by funds from the City of Northfield’s Art in Public Places Program.
Event Schedule: 5–11:30PM
*Live music throughout the evening*
5PM: Local food, face painting, and first music performance begins
5:45PM: Community Drum Circle with Artmakers
5:30–6:30PM: Make & Take Printmaking Activity
7–8PM: Free Zumba Session with Victoria Nolasco
8–9PM: Performance by local band, Loop Th3ory
Sundown: DJ and light show featuring projection art from local and regional artists

Venga a la entrada por el río del Northfield Arts Guild para una noche inolvidable con visuales increíbles — habrá arte proyectado en la fachada posterior del edificio Guild, y si quiere ser uno de los artistas destacados, por favor entregue una solicitud aquí (¡antes del 24 de junio!).
La Ciudad de Northfield y el Northfield Arts Guild están ofreciendo una celebración la noche del 4 de julio (el 250 cumpleaños de los Estados Unidos), y TÚ estás invitado/a. Recuérdate, cada uno de nosotros hace que este país sea gran y ÚNICO.
Prepárate para una noche de comida rica, actividades de arte para llevar, música en vivo, arte de luz/proyección y para juntarnos desde las 5PM hasta las 12AM alrededor de la entrada de Guild que está por el río en 304 Division St. S.
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Este proyecto fue posible gracias a los fondos del Programa de Arte en Espacios Públicos de la Ciudad de Northfield.
Horario del Evento: 5–11:30PM
*Música en vivo durante la tarde y la noche*
5PM: Comida local, el pinta-caritas, y la música empiezan
5:45PM: Sesión Comunitaria de Tambor con Artmakers
5:30–6:30PM: Actividad de printmaking para llevar
7–8PM: Sesión de Zumba Gratis con Victoria Nolasco
8–9PM: Música por grupo local, Loop Th3ory
Atardecer: DJ y Exposición de Luz con Arte de Proyección por artistas locales y regionales.

Evening Open Studio Plus - Clay Studio
2026-07-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-13 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-20 17:30 - 19:30, 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.

Northfield Art Teachers Triennial Exhibition
2026-07-14 08:00 - 2026-08-15 17:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

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

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.

It is Either Late or Very Early - Landscape Artists Exhibition
2026-09-15 08:00 - 2026-10-17 17:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Frank Buffalo Hyde Exhibition: State of Grace
2026-10-19 08:00 - 2026-11-12 17:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Fine Craft Collective
2026-11-14 08:00 - 2026-12-24 17:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
