Northfield Arts Guild

NHS Honors Art Show Opens
2021-05-19 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
UNCOVER THE BEAUTY NHS HONORS ART SHOW

MAY 19-JUNE 5, 2021

The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to host this annual spring exhibition of artworks by students in Katherine Norrie’s Northfield High School Honors Art class.

Experience the stellar artwork in a variety of media by: Caroline Ash, Gina Bradford, Rachael Braun, Libby Brust, Kelsie Closson, Ayden Cole, Jason Gonzalez, Ella Homan, Kylie Hoover, Emma Johnson, Ashley Marcial Rodriguez, Ally Mikulecky, Laura Rezac, Annie Sanders & Marta Sorenson.

Join us for a live, virtual Artist Reception on Thursday, May 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm to celebrate artists in our Uncover the Beauty exhibition. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions of the artists, and see a slideshow of artwork, while hearing from participating artists.
Register in advance for this webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3guEBlwDTYOdhE2QV3-AiQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Questions? Email heather@northfieldartsguild.org

2020-21 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Live from the Guild Theater featuring Andy Flory
2021-05-21 20:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
MAY 21, 8:30 PM
ANDY FLORY

Andrew Flory is a musicologist and musician from Northfield. He has played locally as a member of the Counterfactuals and leads the elusive trio Tower Soudan. When armed with a simple acoustic guitar or piano, Flory offers a quirky but direct take on indie, Americana and folk that lands somewhere near the intersection of Elliot Smith and John Denver. As an academic, he is an expert on the music of Motown and the author of the top-selling history of rock textbook in the U.S., and is currently writing a book about Marvin Gaye. He is well-versed in Gaye’s catalog, and has produced a number of historical reissues of material by the Motown legend. His day job is a professor post at Carleton College. Flory produces most of his own records and has also worked behind the desk for local groups like Sam Ryden and Matt Arthur and the Bratlanders.
Live from the Guild Theater is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

WATCH THE LIVE CONCERT

During these challenging times, your support has tremendous impact! In celebration of this concert, please consider a donation to the Northfield Arts Guild.

Open Art
2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | MN
Join us via Zoom from 10am-12pm for live free art making for all ages! At 10am we will be making Wycinanki Polish Folk Art, at 10:40am we’ll do some cool Cut Paper Art, and at 11:20 get out your needle and thread as we craft Shoe Wings! Find out more about supplies you will need! See you there!
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92033230176?pwd=[REDACTED]

Virtual Spring Dance Concert 2021
2021-05-25 16:00 - 17:00 | MN
Join us for our annual Spring Dance Concert – virtually! You’ll enjoy videos featuring pieces from our Ballet and Folklorico classes – help us celebrate the hard work our students have put into dancing this year! The concert will premiere on the Guild’s YouTube channel at 4 pm on Tuesday, May 25th.

Honors Art Virtual Artist Reception
2021-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 | MN
We held a virtual Artist Reception on Thursday, May 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm to celebrate artists in our Uncover the Beauty exhibition. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions of the artists, and see a slideshow of artwork, while hearing from participating artists.
WATCH A RECORDING OF THE VIRTUAL RECEPTION
UNCOVER THE BEAUTY NHS HONORS ART SHOW

MAY 19-JUNE 5, 2021

The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to host this annual spring exhibition of artworks by students in Katherine Norrie’s Northfield High School Honors Art class.

Experience the stellar artwork in a variety of media by: Caroline Ash, Gina Bradford, Rachael Braun, Libby Brust, Kelsie Closson, Ayden Cole, Jason Gonzalez, Ella Homan, Kylie Hoover, Emma Johnson, Ashley Marcial Rodriguez, Ally Mikulecky, Laura Rezac, Annie Sanders & Marta Sorenson.

2020-21 Gallery Season Sponsor:

Virtual Paint a Portrait of Your Pet
2021-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | online
Ages 12 & up. Artist Julie Fakler will teach you step by step on how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class you’ll learn about under painting, form, shape and color. Email your pet reference photo to juliefakler@gmail.com prior to class starting. Wear clothes that can get paint on them.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE Opens
2021-06-10 | MN
INSIDE/OUTSIDE

June 10-July 10, 2021

This exhibition features four regional artists: Lonnie Broden, John Ehresmann, Jay Johnson, and Gunnar Van Guilder who will present works in collage, polymer sculpture, photography, and paintings which examine compelling indoor and outdoor settings.
Through a variety of approaches, the artists in this exhibition explore themes of nature, shelter, history and human impact using representational and abstract methods. This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on how the natural world and human-made environments affect our sense of place.

On Stage PrACTices
2021-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Acting is doing. Whether you’re fine-tuning your acting chops or just starting out, this is the workshop for you! Join director Rachel Haider as we discuss and play with five major acting techniques: emotion, eye contact, focus, movement, and pauses. This workshop will help you bring strong choices to the stage! Adults, minimum age 16.

Beginning Watercolor for Adults
2021-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | online
Water and pigment. What could be simpler? But how many watercolor paintings do you have that you LIKE. Lucy LeMay has been teaching beginners to watercolor successfully for 10 years. She has students connecting through Zoom from as far away as FL and NC. Join her Saturdays from 10am-12pm to produce a FINISHED 6 ×9 painting every week for 6 weeks. Feel confident in watercolor paint and technique

Monday Movement Medley: Totally 80's Edition
2021-06-14 18:30 - 19:30 | online
Back for another summer of electric blue leotards and hot pink leg warmers, it’s Monday Movement Medley: Totally 80’s Edition! Dancers of all shapes, sizes and levels of ability are invited to stay on top of their dancer game this summer in our Monday Movement Medley class. This one-hour class is geared toward dancers who have at least 2 years of experience in any form and will include a short somatic embodiment warm-up, a vigorous ballet barre set, a series of strengthening exercises and a yummy yoga sequence to help keep fluidity in your muscles. All classes will be taught online and will once again feature tunes from the 80’s to keep your nostalgic summer vibes strong. Grab a chair, a yoga mat, a scrunchie and join us!

Open Art
2021-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | MN
Join us IN PERSON for three fantastic art projects! This month we’ll be making 3D Spiral Wall Art, Blowdryer Crayon Paintings, and Stick Loom Weaving! Try all three, or pop in for one or two projects! Visit the Community Artmaking page on the Guild’s website for event details and project specifics. There is always time to Make Art Happen! (Online option available, contact Jennie at jennie@northfieldartsguild.org)

Stage Makeup Workshop
2021-06-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Feeling lost at the makeup mirror? Come learn the basics of stage makeup and how to look your best under the stage lights. You’ll review application, tips to highlight your own features and proper removal. You’ll also have a chance to bump things up at the end with a more dramatic look. Head out the door with a list to create your basic makeup kit. This class is offered in person, but if you are interested in taking it online please contact the Guild at jennie@northfieldartsguild.org.

Virtual Paint a Portrait of Your Pet 2.0
2021-06-29 17:00 - 2021-06-30 19:00 | online
Ages 14 & up. Artist Julie Fakler will teach you step by step on how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class you’ll learn about under painting, form, shape and color. In the first class we will complete the first layer of colors(paint), and we’ll return the next day to add a second layer of colors(paint). If time allows more layers can be added to your masterpiece. Email your pet reference photo to juliefakler@gmail.com prior to class starting. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. Instructor: Julie Fakler

Young People's Theater Workshop-Session 1 Performance!
2021-06-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Northfield High School Auditorium, 1400 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Participate as an audience member in this amazing youth theater program. Student performers have been hard at work, assisted by their amazing teacher/director staff, assistant and program manager to write and perform their very own dramatic theater pieces!
Support this 31 years young program, and creative youth community theater. $5 general admission, Northfield High School Auditorium.

Young People's Theater Workshop- Session 1 Performance!
2021-07-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2021-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Northfield High School Auditorium, 1400 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Spectacular Sounds!
2021-07-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
NEW MUSIC CAMP! This music camp’s goal is to ignite a passion for music in younger kids. Activities include listening to different types of music, and singing together. A focus on emphasizing the community aspect of music and how to make music together regardless of age or skill level. Possibilities include drumming/percussion, and other instruments that enable engagement with music throughout the body. A great camp dedicated to exploring music! Grades 1-4.
M-F, July 5-9 | 10am-12pm
Dance Studio
Guild Member: $108 | Non-Member: $120
Instructor: Emmy Erickson

Seuss Stories
2021-07-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere! Explore the wacky and wonderfully theatrical world of Dr. Seuss. Through drama, movement and games, we’ll work on character creation and storytelling. Our final class ends with a short presentation on July 9. Oh, the thinks you can think! Ages 7 – 10
Tues-Fri, July 6-9 | 10-11 am
Guild Theater
Guild Member: $43.20 | Non-Member: $48
Instructor: Rachel Haider

Polymer Clay - Say What?!
2021-07-07 15:30 - 16:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Come learn all about the versatility and beauty of polymer clay! In this first 4-week session of 8 classes, you will not only learn how to work with this amazing material, but you will also make a clay object every class from the very first day. Build on your experiences to become more and more adept and creative in your art making. Ages 16+
Wednesdays and Fridays, July 7-30 | 3-4:30 pm
Art Studio
Guild Member: $138.60 | Non-Member: $154
Instructor: Becky Pearson

Get Back to Making Art
2021-07-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Parkview, Northfield
Join us as we get back to enjoy making art at Parkview East! Bring your watercolors (gouache paints), or acrylics to paint subjects of your own choosing, or to follow suggestions by the instructor, who has taught a similar class for a long time. Riki will address composition, color use, and techniques, while giving gentle critical feedback and also encourage group response. This is a chance to be with your family member and engage in an endorphin producing activity. This class is limited to Parkview Community residents and their adult vaccinated family members, and takes place at the Northfield Retirement Community’s Parkview Center, 910 Cannon Valley Dr W.
Thursdays, July 8-29 | 1:30-3 pm
Parkview Center
Guild Member: $64.80 | Non-Member: $72
Instructor: Riki Kölbl Nelson

WOW Mobile Metal Lab: Cuttlefish Casting
2021-07-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The WOW Mobile Metal Lab and Show, a city bus turned metal workshop and foundry, brings the cast metal process to you! In this all hands-on, creative and exciting class you will carve an original design (or choose from a selection of symbols and imagery) into a cuttlefish bone to create negative space for your two-piece mold. That space is filled with lead-free pewter to create your small sculpture, pendant, jewelry, keychain or charm. You pour the metal into your mold, do finishing work with hand files/power tools and apply colored inks if desired. Choose from metal/wood/stone bases and jewelry hardware/findings. No experience necessary. Ages 10 and up. Limited to 12 participants.
COVID19 Precautions: WOW classes comfortably accommodate distancing for 12 participants
working inside/outside of the bus. We mask, sanitize and trace. If you are experiencing any
symptoms or have been exposed, let’s reschedule or refund!
Saturday, July 10 | 10am-1pm
Bus and area in front of Guild Building
Guild Member: $50 | Non-Member: $55
Instructor: Sara Hanson

Young People's Theater Workshop: Session 2
2021-07-12 09:15 - 14:00 | Northfield High School Auditorium, 1400 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Young People’s Theater Workshop (often referred to as YPTW) is in its 31st 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.
YPTW Session II: 9:15 am-2 pm Monday-Friday, July 12-30, 2021
Performances will be held during the third week of each session of the program, and may take place outdoors. More information on the presentation of these performances will be coming.

Summer Clay Camp
2021-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
An introductory clay course exploring hand building techniques and an intro to the pottery wheel. Guided projects as well as explorations of students’ own interests. Ages 6-11.
Mondays & Wednesdays, July 12, 14, 19 & 21 | 10am-12pm
Clay Studio
Guild Members: $86.40 | Non-Members: $96
Instructor: Kate Woodstrup

Perfecting Performance Practice
2021-07-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
NEW MUSIC CAMP! A music camp for older kids looking to improve their performance and singing skills. Bring a song or two to sing (submitted to the instructor in advance), spending the first hour studying the songs like a masterclass. There will be a half an hour of theory teaching young singers how to read and analyze music. After a short break students will listen to and sing music together and learn a piece with harmony (as in a choral setting) to practice singing with other people. Students will listen to music from different time periods to practice hearing and taking in a variety of music. Grades 5-8.
M-F, July 12-16 | 1-4 pm
Dance Studio
Guild Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180
Instructor: Emmy Erickson

Dance Theater Company Summer Workshop
2021-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Let’s get together and dance in person! This summer workshop for youth and adults will include one to two pieces of choreography to be performed outside on July 17th. We will be meeting in our beautiful downtown studio to move and groove our bodies together with our fabulous dance community. All levels of ability are welcome to this class, although some dance experience will be helpful. If you have little to no dance experience, this will be a great opportunity to learn some movement and dip your toes into the unique, artistically driven Guild dance program. Ages 12+. Studio space limited to 6 dancers.
M-F July 12-16, Performance July 17 | 6:30-8:30 pm
Dance Studio
Guild Member: $129.60 | Non-Member: $144
Instructor: Shari Setchell & Kathleen Pender

Youth Clay Summer Session 2
2021-07-13 17:00 - 18:30 | online
KIDS CLAY
ONLINE CLASS! Enjoy the summer 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 both sessions to keep up the fun! Grades K to 5.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLAY
ONLINE 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 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! Entering grades 6 to 8.
HIGH SCHOOL CLAY
ONLINE CLASS! If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at clay but could never fit it in your school schedule, this is the class for you! Explore and learn hand-building, the pulling of handles, decorating and glazing. You’ll be encouraged to try new and exciting projects of your choice with instructor guidance, and leave with creative one-of-a-kind pieces to keep! Entering grades 9 to 12
Online Class
Guild Members: $122.40 | Non-Members: $136
Instructor: Melissa Martinson
Session 2: Tuesdays, July 13-Aug 10 | 7:30-8:45 pm

Wheel Throwing Class for Adults
2021-07-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
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.
Session 2: Saturdays, July 17- Aug 14 | 9-11:30 am

Dance Theater Company Summer Performance!
2021-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Bridge Square, 12 Bridge Square, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us in Bridge Square this Saturday, July 17th at 11am for a fun, engaging dance performance by this summer’s Dance Theater Company group!

OPEN ART-ARTE ABIERTO
2021-07-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Guided art project plans to follow, or use the materials provided to create your own!
Drop in anytime!/Asistir en cualquier momento
Proyectos de arte guiados a seguir, o utilice los materials proporcionados para crear los suyos

The Lion in Winter
2021-07-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Central Park, Northfield, 421 Fourth Street East, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
With royal wit, The Lion In Winter depicts the passionate relationship between Henry II of England and his wife, the wealthiest woman of the age, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Behind the great stone walls of their English castle, the world’s most powerful empire is in crises. Who will be the next heir to the throne? Fraught with intrigue, each family member schemes to usurp the other. This delightfully wicked and ferociously funny drama by James Goldman investigates the balance between family roles and power structures. What happens when the chips are down?
In order to prepare for a conscientious seating arrangement, all tickets for The Lion in Winter must be purchased in advance of show night. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Friday, July 23, 2021 at 7:00pm in Northfield’s Central Park
Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 7:00pm in Northfield’s Central Park
Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 7:00pm in Northfield’s Central Park
Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 7:00pm in Northfield’s Central Park
Friday, July 30, 2021 at 7:00pm in Northfield’s Central Park
Featuring:
Henry II, King of England – Jonathan Larson
Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry’s wife – Michelle Drenth
Richard the Lionheart, their oldest son – Ben Pelegano
Geoffrey, their middle son – Raul Arambula
John, their youngest son – James Muth
Alais, a French princess – Alison Haider
Philip, King of France – Samuel Mastin
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 23, 24, 25 (2021) at 7:00pm in Northfield’s Central Park
Thursday and Friday: July 29, 30 (2021) at 7:00pm in Northfield’s Central Park
DIRECTED BY RACHEL HAIDER

Rachel’s extensive resume includes work with professional, community and educational theaters. Her most recent directing credits with the Guild include Peter Pan, The Importance of Being Earnest, Matilda, The Great Northfield Bank Robbery: A Love Story, Mansfield Park, and Les Misérables (which won Best Production in 2018). Rachel directs, teaches and manages the Guild’s Purple Door Youth Theater and has taught theater arts in private and public schools along with numerous other arts organizations. Rachel was named Southern Minn Scene’s Best Director for both 2018 and 2013.
REVIEWS
“A work of intelligence, astringent wit, and much theatrical skill.” – The New York Times
“Marvelously articulate language, with humor that bristles and burns.” – The Los Angeles Times
