Open House & Ribbon Cutting at Water Street Studios
2025-11-13 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Water Street Studios (411 Water St.), 411 Water St. S, Northfield, 55057, United States
Join the Northfield Arts Guild on Thursday, November 13 from 4 – 8pm to kick-off the holiday shopping season and to learn more from the creative community members who are activating 411 Water Street South into an incubator space for emerging artists, educators, community organizers, and entrepreneurs.
At 5:30 pm there will be a ribbon cutting and remarks by Guild director Michael Johnson as well as Northfield artist, Michael Sweere, who has been selected to design and fabricate an interior mosaic mural at the city’s new ice arena later this year. Since 2005, Sweere has created and installed numerous public art mosaic murals for a variety of clients: airports, health care facilities, libraries, schools and sporting stadiums around the country.

OPEN CLAY STUDIO
2025-11-14 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 and 15 more dates | Guild Clay Studio

CVRO In Memoriam, Honoring the life of CVRO's Clark Ohnesorge
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Saint John’s Lutheran Church (500 3rd Street West)
The Northfield Arts Guild presents In Memoriam, conducted by Paul Niemisto, a concert to honor the life of CVRO’s Clark Ohnesorge. In Memoriam includes works by Jean Sibelius, Vaughan Williams, Franz Schubert, Antonio Vivaldi, and The Grateful Dead (with electric violin).
Sponsored by Dave Arneson in memory of Clark.
November 15 at 3pm | St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northfield
November 16 at 3pm | Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior, Faribault
$15 at the door

Blessing Boxes
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00
This class is held at 411 Water Street S, Northfield, MN, 55057

Kinsugi Inspired Hearts
2025-11-29 12:00 - 16:00
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 | 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!

Wheel Throwing for Adults Winter 2026 | Session 2 Begins
2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Guild Clay Studio
Learn the basics of the wheel in our popular Wheel Throwing for Adults class with instructor Rafael Estrella. Practice the fundamentals of throwing, trimming and glazing your own ceramic pieces.
Session II:
9-11:00am
Saturdays, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7
