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Northfield

Arts Guild CLASSES | FALL 2017

General Information

What’s Inside?

General Information & Policies.….…....2-3

Pre-K & Youth Classes…..…………...…..4-13

Classes for Home Schoolers…….…...…...14

Adult Classes...……………………………...15-21

Get Involved……….……………….……………..22

Meet Our Instructors………...………….23-25

Become a Member………….…………………26

Register for Classes…………..………...……..27

Registration Opens: Aug. 7, 2017

Fall Semester: Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2017

Your Arts Guild Staff

Alyssa Herzog Melby -

Executive Director

Rachel Haider -

Performing Arts Manager

Heather Lawrenz -

Visual Arts Manager

Megan Proft -

Education & Volunteer Manager

Bridget Novak -

Resident Teaching Artist &

Education Coordinator

Kathy Bjerke -

Accountant

Epic Enterprises Inc -

Custodial Services

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Welcome to the Arts Guild!

Building heARTs through the Arts

At the Northfield Arts Guild, we believe that everyone is a creative being. We believe that each

person has a unique perspective. We believe that each person has a creative voice to share with

the world. We believe that the arts are essential to expanding our heARTs and connecting us to

one another. Our education program is based on these beliefs, and we are proud to showcase a

wide array of quality arts classes in many arts genres for students young and old.

Our new Education staff, Megan Proft (Education and Volunteer Manager) and Bridget Novak

(Resident Teaching Artist and Education Coordinator) are kicking things up a notch by making

sure our classes meet the creative needs of our community and that our programs not only

bring people to the Guild, but bring the Guild to the people. In addition to providing a wealth of

classes in our buildings, be on the lookout for programs out in the community, like our traveling

art cart "Inspiration Station," and in partnership with other community organizations, like the

Northfield Senior Center and the Greenvale Park Community School. Keep on the lookout for

the Guild out in the community!

Through our classes and all our creative experiences, we invite you to connect with your creative

voice, make a new friend, and share in the joyful fun and play of the arts. By pARTicipating in the

arts, you are building a better community and a better world—one creative moment at a time.

Alyssa Herzog Melby, Executive Director

Class Title Name of Participant Birth Date Grade in Fee

(if under age 18) Fall ‘17

OR Register Online: northfieldartsguild.org

Members must create account and sign in to receive discount!

Reminder: Members of the Arts Guild receive a 10% discount on classes!

Name (Parent/Guardian Name) ____________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________ City __________________ State ____ Zip ___________

Email ______________________________________________________ Phone _________________________

Add Membership see page 26 for membership details

$

The Northfield Arts Guild often takes pictures during classes to use in printed

marketing material and on our website. If you do not want pictures of you or your

child used, please call our office at (507) 645-8877.

Payment: Check (Enclosed) _______ Credit Card (Am Ex, Discover, Mastercard, Visa) _______

Credit Card #______________________________________ Expiration Date _________ (MM/YY)

Card Security Code: _______ (3-digit code on back of card)

Name as it appears on card ___________________________________________________________

Cardholder Signature _________________________________________________________________

Please mail this form with payment to: Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division Street S.,

Northfield, MN 55057

Total

Register for Classes 27

Become a Member 26

MEMBERSHIPS are the easiest way to help ensure that the arts continue to thrive in North-

field! Join us in hosting 130 annual events and 40 weekly arts classes. You help keep the arts

at the core of our community!

Name __________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

City ______________________________ State _______ Zip ___________

Email ___________________________________________________________

Phone _________________________________________________________

Membership Level _____________________________________________

Level Annual Fee Sustaining (monthly) Fee

Student $25 (with college ID)

Individual $60 $5 per month

Household $95 $7.92 per month

Guild Plus $150+ $12.50+ per month

Membership Benefits

Student:

10% class discount

Individual:

10% class discount + 1 ticket voucher ($15 value)

Household:

10% class discount+ 2 ticket vouchers ($30 value)

Guild Plus:

10% class discount+ 2 ticket vouchers ($30 value) +

*NEW* one –time 10% off coupon in the Gift Shop!

All Members have exhibition opportunities, voting privileges

at the Annual Members’ Meeting, receive e-newsletters and

other update information, and support creativity in our vi-

brant community!

How to Join

Online: www.northfieldartsguild.org

Phone: (507) 645-8877

Mail: send this form and payment to 304 Division St.,


Please select all the

Guild activities of

interest:

O Acoustic Music Series

O CVRO (Orchestra)

O Classes (Adult)

O Classes (Children)

O Gallery

O Literary Events

O Riverfront Fine Arts

Festival

O Shop

If you are an artist, what

is your medium?

O Dance O Literary Arts

O Music O Theater

O Visual O Other ______

* The Arts Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and meets

business and corporate matching gifts program guidelines.

Classes at the Arts Guild: Students, young and old, novice and experienced, are invited to

explore their creative voices as they are guided by teachers who are working professionals and

certified art instructors. We offer weekly classes in dance, music, theater, literary and visual arts.

Classes lay the groundwork for aesthetic development and a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

Tuition: Arts Guild activities are among the lowest in town! Our rates are competitive and

reflect our focus on quality instruction. Most of our teachers are K-12 certified art educators

and/or professional artists. And remember, most families can claim children’s fine arts classes

as educational expenses on income taxes! Contact the office for receipts if needed.

Scholarships: Based on financial need, scholarships may be available for select classes

through the Community Action Center. Call (507) 664-3550.

Installment Options: You have the option to do your payments for a class in installments. Call

us at (507) 645-8877 for more information or to set up an installment plan.

Discounts: Arts Guild members receive a 10% discount on all classes (must create account and

sign in if paying online in order to receive the discount)! Member & non-member prices are

listed for each class. 50% sibling discounts are also available for Music Together® and Home

School classes. A 5% multiple class discount is available for a student registering for 3 or more

dance classes in a semester. Please call the office to register and receive the sibling or

multi-dance class discount.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Weather Cancellation Policy:

* Morning, afternoon, and evening classes will be canceled if the Northfield Public Schools

have been canceled due to bad weather. Please listen to KYMN Radio, AM 1080 for school

closing information at 8-8:30 a.m. Canceled classes will be rescheduled.

* Afternoon and evening classes will be canceled if the Northfield Public Schools have been let

out early due to bad weather.

* If Northfield Public Schools are starting late, NAG classes starting at 10 a.m. or later will run

as scheduled. If a class normally begins earlier than 10 a.m., it will be postponed to a start time

of 10 a.m. Afternoon and evening classes will run as scheduled.

* Up-to-date and last-minute weather cancellations will be posted to the Northfield Arts Guild

Facebook page and via email to class participants as instructors may need to cancel classes in

addition to the parameters established above.

For our full list of class policies and procedures, please visit: northfieldartsguild.org/education

Register Online: NorthfieldArtsGuild.org

or call (507) 645-8877 or stop by 304 Division Street S.

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Full refund minus

$25 administrative fee

50% refund minus

$25 administrative fee

No Refund Full refund

Cancelled 14 or more

days prior to the first

day of class

Cancelled 13 days or

less days prior to the

first day of class

Cancelled first day of

class or later

If class is cancelled

by the Guild

Policies

https://www.facebook.com/northfieldartsguild

https://www.facebook.com/northfieldartsguild

Classes For Pre-K | Music 4

Music Together®

Join us in singing, playing instruments and dancing with your child(ren) ages birth to

age 5 in a playful, non-performance-oriented atmosphere. These developmentally

appropriate classes guide children through the crucial early stages of music

development and feature arrangements of original and traditional songs in a wide

variety of tonalities, meters, and cultural styles. Tuition includes two professionally

recorded CDs, a beautifully illustrated songbook and a parent guide. Sibling

discounts are available. Ages birth to 5.

Fall Collection: Bongos

Monday Session: 6:45-7:30 p.m. Mondays in Art Studio - Sept. 11-Nov. 13

Wednesday Session: 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays in Dance Studio - Sept. 13-Nov. 15

Thursday Session: 10-10:45 a.m. Thursdays in Dance Studio - Sept. 14-Nov. 16

NAG member: $135 / non-member: $150

Instructor: Anna Lisa Rustad

50% sibling discount available. Call the office at (507) 645-8877 to receive

discount. 8 months or younger is free.

Arty Party Birthday Parties

Celebrate your birthday in style! We are

thrilled to once again offer our popular

Arty Party Birthday Parties. Arty Party

packages can be tailored to your needs.

Start by choosing your medium: clay,

visual arts or fiber art, and we’ll work

with you on a theme. From there, we

can handle as much or as little as you

like. We can handle just the art or cover

things all the way through food and

décor! Arty Parties for up to 10 kids

begin at $150. Read more about your

options at www.northfieldartsguild.org

or call us at (507) 645-8877. We look

forward to planning your perfect party

soon!

Meet Our Instructors 25

Mar Valdecantos is a native of Spain and Northfield resident since 1998. Mar is a writer,

an artist and a translator. Her artwork is on display around Northfield, and she continues

to create beautiful home and business portraits as well as portraits of Northfield

buildings. She has taught art and literacy classes for the Summer and Winter Plus

students at the Northfield Public Schools and Spanish at St Olaf and Carleton for over ten

years before becoming the translator for the Northfield School District.

Kelly Lynn Stanton-Nutt is better known as “Ms. Kelly” by her students. She has been

teaching Art at St. Dominic School for the past five years. A love of travel provides a world

of creative inspiration in the art studio with her students. She was a graphic designer for

several years before getting her MS in Art & Design Education from Pratt Institute.

Kate Stuart began teaching music at the age of 17, dance a few years later, and hasn’t

stopped since. After earning a B.Mus. and M.A., she pursued further graduate studies in

music and dance while choreographing ten years of Madrigal Dinners at two universities,

dancing at the Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival, and teaching at St. Olaf College. Recently

she has been teaching at the Northfield Arts Guild and Northfield Senior Center, sharing

folkdance at the annual SCSC Young Artist Conference, and offering music and dance

classes for fellow homeschool families.

Susan Shirk specializes in promoting sword dance for both showcase and competition.

She competed in sword dance at the first Mulimpia World Martial Arts Open Competition

in Pyeong Chang South Korea in 2013, and in 2016 she was invited to perform a solo

sword dance at the Panam Mulimpia in Las Vegas. She has performed demonstrations and

sword dances around the Midwest, including at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival,

Anime Detour, CONvergence, Wizards Comicon, Anime Midwest and Anime Zing. Susan

embraced the friendships, personal growth, and confidence she developed through her

studies and now loves to share this incredible community and engaging art with others.

Jan Shoger is a native Northfielder who taught printmaking and drawing at St. Olaf

College for 20 years. Recently, she has been a co-op member at Highpoint Center for

Printmaking in Minneapolis.

Rebecca Tolle has been teaching painting classes for many years. She enjoys introducing

different techniques and exploration of the individual artist’s style to build on painting

skills, composition and color. She believes discussion in class is paramount to growth.

Elizabeth Shepley is the Artistic Director of the Northfield Youth Choirs. She has a

master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas with an emphasis in Kodály, a B.A. in

Music Education from Concordia College in Moorhead, and holds Orff-Schulwerk and

Kodály certifications. She has taught music education in public and private schools, has

chaired inner city music programs in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and has led conferences

and festival choirs nationwide. Liz has served as Music Director for several Guild musicals.

Meet Our Instructors 24

Shari Setchell is both a registered yoga teacher and certified Global Somatics

Practitioner; she applies somatic and yogic principles training in her ballet instruction. A

seven-time choreographer for Northfield High School’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival she also

choreographs the fall musicals there. Furthermore, Shari teaches dance at Arcadia Charter

School, and choreographs musicals with the NAG and at the Paradise Center for the Arts.

In all her work, Shari focuses on empowering her dancers with tools to be unique.

Kathleen Pender grew up in Northfield, MN and received her B.A. in Dance from St. Olaf

College. Kathleen teaches creative dance, ballet, tap, and modern classes at the NAG and

assists classes with Young Dance in Minneapolis. She is also Company Manager with

performance company Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater and performs for Minneapolis-

based choreographer Taja Will. She’s passionate about dance education.

Jennifer Sanders lives in Northfield with her husband, Noah, with whom she graduated

from St. Olaf College in 2013 with degrees in English and Studio Art. Her artwork has

been shown at the Hideaway Coffeehouse as well as at Life21 Church. Her favorite art

mediums are watercolor, oil, and digital design. She enjoys writing poetry, interior

design, and sewing adorable things for her newborn baby!

Grace and James Muth are sophomore twins at Northfield High School. They have

been dancing since they were young, including four years of Hip Hop. Their goal is to

introduce their students to the art and culture of Hip Hop through dance. They hope to

allow their students to have fun while exploring Hip Hop and expressing themselves.

Harmony Neal was the 2011-2013 Fiction Fellow at Emory University. Her essays and

stories have been published in Shadows & Tall Trees, The Fantasist, Interzone, Black

Static, Eleven Eleven, Gulf Coast, Nashville Review, The Gettysburg Review, and Paper

Darts, among others. She’s taught a variety of college and community writing

workshops and consistently has been ranked excellent by her students.

Rachel O’Connor grew up loving to dance. She learned ballet, modern and jazz dance at

the Laura Balfour Dance Company and with Southwest High School’s Dance Company in

Minneapolis. She continued her dance education at Marquette University. She has six

years of experience teaching children through the Southwest Community Ed Program

and is excited to share her passion for dance by teaching creative dance for the NAG.

Anna Lisa Rustad majored in music at St. Olaf College and received her Masters in

Teaching from St. Thomas University. Anna Lisa is a registered Music Together®

instructor. She also teaches piano and plays fiddle with Scandium, a contemporary

Scandinavian folk band.

Rebecca Lorang is new resident of Northfield and is excited to share her love of

movement and dance with students at the NAG. She attended Beloit where she per-

formed in, choreographed for, and directed multiple department and student produced

concerts. Her training and teaching includes a wide variety of dance styles including

ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, lyrical, creative movement and contemporary.

Classes For Youth | Visual Arts & Ceramics 5

Picassos Club

Make your own art inspired by the great Spanish and Latin American masters like

Picasso, Velázquez, Dalí, Gaudí, Miró, Rivera, Botero and others. Individual creativity is

highly encouraged in this class, where you'll use a wide variety of techniques and

supplies. Guest artist and printmaker Jan Shoger will make an appearance this fall to

teach the class about how to make a print and how the printing press works! Ages 9

to 13.

12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in Art Studio

Session 1: Sept. 16-Oct. 28 (no class Oct. 21)

Session 2: Nov. 4-Dec. 16 (no class Nov. 25)


Instructor: Mar Valdecantos

This class is offered through Northfield Public Schools Community Services.

Please visit www.northfieldschools.org/communityservices to register.

Ornament-Making: Handmade Gifts for the

Holidays

NEW CLASS! Create gifts for your loved

ones that really count - handmade

ornaments! Designed to accommodate

all ages, you'll make one-of-a-kind

ornaments for the holidays in this class.

Keep them for yourself or give them as

unique and thoughtful gifts. You'll walk

away with a handful of beautiful and

creative pieces. This class is great for

individuals, siblings or for parents to

take with their child. All ages.

6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Clay Studio

Nov. 21 & 28

NAG member: $38.25 / non-member:

$42.50

Instructor: Melissa Henning

6 Classes for Youth | Ceramics

Kids Clay Studio

StART the new year off right with messy hands

and tons of imagination! You will be guided to

create whatever you can dream up using slab

and coil hand-building techniques. Whether it's

making a present for a parent or a decoration

for your room, you will be free to explore your

creativity. Sign up for one or both sessions to

continue the fun! Ages 5 to 10.

6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays in Clay Studio

Session 1: Sept. 7-Oct. 26 (no class Sept. 21 &

Oct. 19)




This class is offered through Northfield

Public Schools Community Services. Please

visit www.northfieldschools.org/

communityservices to register.

Clay for Middle School

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. Instruction on basic wheel throwing techniques, the pulling of handles,

decorating and glazing will be provided. By the end of the course you will understand

the processes involved in turning a simple lump of clay into a piece of unique,

functional art! Ages 11 to 14.

4:45-6 p.m. Thursdays in Clay Studio

Session 1: Sept. 7-Oct. 26, 2017 (no class Sept. 21 & Oct. 19)

Session 2: Nov. 2-Dec. 14, 2017 (no class Nov. 23)





The Studio

The Studio, supported by

YouthBank, is a FREE drop-in

open studio for middle and

high school youth 6-8 p.m.

on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of

the month. Dates are on our

website.. Supplies provided!

23 Meet Our Instructors

Rafael Estrella is a graduate of Carleton College, a certified art educator, and currently

teaching for the Northfield School District. When he is not teaching art, he is drawing,

creating ceramics, coaching, playing soccer, or reading.

Briana Blakey is a senior at St. Olaf College where she is working towards a B.A. in Dance

and Biology. She loves exposing herself to a wide variety of dance styles but has special

place in her heart for modern dance. She is passionate about creating a space to

celebrate movement in community with others.

Susan Hayes is a retired media specialist/art teacher living in rural Montgomery. She

learned batik in college and has been working with it ever since. Her technique is always

evolving and she enjoys the challenge of interpreting a subject using wax and dye .

Melissa Henning began to fall in love with clay in the fall of 2013 by taking Intro to

Ceramics and Intermediate Ceramics with Ron Gallas at St. Olaf. Melissa has assistant

taught clay camps at Northern Clay Center, and is currently serving as a teacher’s

assistant and studio worker in the St. Olaf ceramic studio. Melissa also teaches clay

classes to children and adults at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault.

Rachel Haider is an accomplished theater director, educator, performer, choreographer,

coach and arts administrator. Her extensive resume includes work with professional,

community and educational theaters. Additionally, she runs and directs our Purple Door

Youth Theater Program. Rachel brings a broad range of arts expertise to her students and

productions, creating quality, memorable and fun theatrical experiences.

Jana Hirsch has over 20 years of experience teaching jazz, ballet, musical theater, hip-

hop, and tumbling. In addition to various gigs as an actor, musician, and radio DJ, she is

an accomplished dance teacher and choreographer, and has been involved in many

Northfield Arts Guild shows. Jana is co-owner of Pinnacle Performing Arts Center.

Riki Kölbl Nelson holds a B.A. degree in art (St. Olaf College) and an MFA degree (UMN,

Minneapolis). Nelson has worked as an artist, giving private lessons, workshops and

classes for decades. She has exhibited her art work in personal and group shows, here and

abroad. “Making art and teaching art are vitally important to me. I think of myself as

facilitator, helping new and experienced students to achieve their creative goals.”

Tania Larson Legvold has been involved with the Northfield Arts Guild nearly her entire

life and is often seen onstage. Tania also performs regularly with Merlin Players and

directs shows for Cannon Falls High School. Tania is the costumer and front of house

specialist for Purple Door Youth Theater. She is also a gifted professional photographer.

Joe Jorgensen studied theater at Waldolf College while pursing a degree in education.

He is a theater director, designer and builder and serves as the tech director for Purple

Door Youth Theater. Whenever he has the opportunity, Joe also enjoys acting and singing.

He teachers and builds sets at the Northfield High School.

https://northfieldhci.org/grants/youthbank/

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Want to teach a class or a workshop?

We’re always looking for talented and passionate artists and teachers of all arts disciplines: visual

arts, theater, dance, literary arts and everything arts-related in between! While class proposals are

accepted year-round, deadlines for submitting a proposal for an upcoming term is approximately

three months prior to the beginning of that term. Deadline dates will be posted on our website.

Classes range for multiple weeks to stand-alone workshops. Email Education and Volunteer

Manager Megan Proft at [email protected] to find your place at the Guild!

Join us as a volunteer! We love our volunteers! They drive our programs. From our volunteer-led

Gallery, Theater, and CVRO committees to one-time special events to helping to fix a broken faucet,

we need people of all skill levels and interests here at the Guild! Email Education and Volunteer

Manager Megan Proft at [email protected] to find out more about upcoming

volunteer opportunities.

Visual and literary artists—want to exhibit your work? We have opportunities for you in our

gallery spaces, gift shop, or at the Riverfront Fine Arts Festival. Email Visual Arts Manager Heather

Lawrenz at [email protected] or visit northfieldartsguild.org/visual-arts or for more

information and for open call details.

Get involved in our performing arts! The Northfield Arts Guild Theater and the Cannon Valley

Regional Orchestra invite performing artists of all levels and ages to participate! Auditions for

theater productions take place around two months prior to the opening of each show. Email

Performing Arts Manager Rachel Haider at [email protected] or visit

northfieldartsguild.org/theater for more information. To audition for CVRO, contact Director Paul

Niemisto at [email protected].

Northfield Arts Guild

304 Division St. South


(507) 645-8877

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

411 West 3rd St.


(507) 645-8877

Class Locations:

Get Involved!

The Northfield Arts Guild welcomes all of our community to participate in

our arts programming! If you need accommodations, the Guild will strive to

meet all requests. To request accommodations or if you have questions

about our access accommodations, please call (507) 645-8877.

Northfield Senior Center

1651 Jefferson Parkway


(507) 664-3700

Parkview Center at the Northfield Retirement Community

910 Cannon Valley Drive West


(507) 645-9090

Classes For Youth | Theater 7

Purple Door Youth Theater

PDYT is educational, hands-on, challenging, creative,

inspiring and really fun theater. We will develop a full scale

production of the Tony Award winning musical Les

Misérables (school edition) and learn about every aspect of

producing the show along the way! Students may choose

the acting or technical theater track; however, each group

will learn about both onstage and backstage tasks. All

students must schedule an audition/interview slot for

Nov. 26 or 27. Audition material will be provided by Oct. 16. To schedule a time slot

to audition, email [email protected]. Only students who are

accepted into the program may register.

Rehearsals will be held 4-6:30 p.m. beginning in January 2018. Rehearsals will

generally be four times per week with some Saturday mornings for tech crew.

Performances are scheduled for March 9-11 and 15-18, 2018. More information at:

northfieldartsguild.org/education/youth-theater/purple-door-youth-theater.

Grades 5 to 12.


Instructors: Rachel Haider, Liz Shepley, Jana Hirsch, Joe Jorgenson & Tania Larson

Legvold

Thank You to Our PDYT Sponsors!

Kevin Ely and Jerry Fox

Schieck Orthodontics

Scholarships are available! Call the office at (507) 645-8877 for more info.

tel:507-645-8877

Classes For Youth | Dance 8

Northfield Arts Guild dance classes are taught with a focus on sequential development of skills,

establishing the groundwork for aesthetic development and a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

Creative Dance 1

Creative Dance 1 focuses on the joyful

expression of movement. This class

nourishes the development of the

whole child. You’ll build technique

through ballet and modern exercises.

They learn how to craft space, time, and

energy into choreography and build self

-esteem through performance. Grow in

cognitive, social, and emotional

intelligence with improvisation, creative

problem-solving, and collaboration with

others. Ages 3 to 5.

5-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Art Studio

Sept. 12-Dec. 12


$126

Instructor: Rachel O’Connor

Creative Dance 2

Build on the body awareness and

relational skills introduced in Creative

Dance 1! You’ll develop strength and

healthy alignment through ballet and

modern technique. Use this physical

foundation to develop an artistic voice

through choreography, improvisation,

and performance. This class takes a

holistic approach to dance, allowing

you to use movement as a medium for

connection and expression. Ages 5 to 7.

5:45-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Art Studio

Sept. 12-Dec. 12


$126

Instructor: Rachel O’Connor

Registering a student for 3+ dance classes this semester? Call the Guild to

receive an additional 5% multiple class discount!

Welcome to Our New Dance Instructors! We’re thrilled to welcome two new dance instructors this fall! Northfielder Rachel

O’Connor and St. Olaf student Briana Blakey will be bringing their knowledge and

talent to our dance staff. We believe learning from a variety of teachers can benefit

students and help them grow. Please help us welcome these great new instructors!

Classes For Adults | Dance 21

Dance Sampler Series

Join the Northfield Arts Guild and Northfield Senior Center for a fun new dance

sampler series running this fall and next winter/spring! The sampler series kicks off

with Folk Dancing and Square Dancing. Be sure to check out our next brochure for

the continuation of the series.

Country Line Dance Sampler

You’ll learn the basics of this wonderful group dance by following along to simple

and repetitive steps. It is a great class to take with friends! Registration is through

the Northfield Arts Guild.

6-7 p.m. Thursdays in Dance Studio

Sept. 7-28

NAG or NSC member: $43.20 / non-member: $48

Instructor: Kate Stuart

Square Dance Sampler

Swing your partner round and round in this fun workshop. You’ll learn to dance in a

group setting with a variety of folks as you follow calls and have a blast. Registration

is through the Northfield Senior Center.

6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Northfield Senior Center

Oct. 5-26

NSC platinum equivalent member: free / NAG or NSC member: $56 / non-member:

$72

Instructor: Wayne & Betty Kubicek

This series is offered in collaboration with the Northfield Senior Center.

Wayne & Betty Kubicek travel as a

team. Wayne will perform music

from most generations, however,

50s and 60s country and light rock

are the songs he grew up singing.

He and Betty are compatible with

all age levels. They entertain at 30-

40 club events annually across the

upper Midwest.

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Classes For Adults | Dance

Teen/Adult Ballet

Teen/Adult Ballet, an advanced beginning

class, will help you further your skills and

understanding of ballet technique. You

will focus on strength, alignment and

stamina while building kinesthetic

awareness through embodiment work.

Ages. 13+.

5:30-6:45 p.m. Mondays in Dance Studio

Sept. 11-Dec. 11

Full course (14 classes)


8-use punch card

NAG member: $108 / non-member $120

4-use punch card

NAG member: $63 / non-member $70

Instructor: Shari Setchell

Teen/Adult Korean Sword Dance

Beautiful and powerful, Korean style sword dancing is a creative alternative to

traditional dance, exercise, or martial arts classes. You’ll develop strength, grace,

and confidence. Instructor Susan Shirk has performed sword dances in Korea, Las

Vegas, around the Twin Cities, and here at the NAG. There is a $20 fee for the

practice sword payable to the instructor at the first class. Wear clothes that are

comfortable to move in. Ages 12+.

5-6 p.m. Thursdays in Dance Studio

Oct. 26-Nov. 16

NAG member: $43.20 / non-member: $48

Instructor: Susan Shirk



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Classes For Youth | Dance

We’re proud that the Northfield Arts Guild dance classes have no annual fee or expensive costume

costs! We’re also the lowest cost dance program in town.

Ballet 1

The distinct movement vocabulary of

classical ballet develops a strong body

that expresses both beauty and grace.

Focus on healthy anatomical placement

and creating an artistic voice. Ages 7 to 9.

4:15-5:15 p.m. Fridays in Dance Studio

Sept. 15-Dec. 15 (no class Oct. 20 &

Nov. 24)


$144

Instructor: Briana Blakey

Ballet 3

In this class you’ll build a higher level of achievement and strength. You’ll be expected

to articulate basic ballet technique and to perform longer ballet combinations while

also individually interpreting the movement material. Ages 11 to 13.


Sept. 11-Dec. 11





Ballet 2

Continue your growth in the beautiful

dance form of classical ballet as you

explore more in-depth techniques. Your

voice and expression as a dancer will

build as you move through our ballet

program. Ages 9 to 11.

5:15-6:30 p.m. Fridays in Dance Studio

Sept. 15-Dec. 15 (no class Oct. 20 &

Nov. 24)








Ballet 5/Pointe

Pointe class is an intensive session in

which stamina, strength and speed will

be developed in the advanced dancer.

Class will overlap with Ballet 4/Pre-

Pointe. Ages 14+.


Sept. 11-Dec. 11


$252


Ballet 4/Pre-Pointe

Pointe work begins after a student has

acquired proper placement and strength

on demi-pointe. Build your strength as

you move into full Pointe class. Class will

overlap with Ballet 5/Pointe. Ages 13+.

5:30-7 p.m. Mondays in Dance Studio

Sept. 11-Dec. 11


$252


Dance Theater Company

Now in its 9th season, the Dance Theater Company includes technique classes and

choreography. Dancers create pieces in ballet, jazz and modern to be performed

during Winter Walk (6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7). Dancers need to be currently

enrolled in a dance technique class at the Guild, have at least 2 years of dance

experience and instructor permission. Ages 10+.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in Dance Studio

Oct. 5-Nov. 30 (no class Oct. 19 & Nov. 23)


Instructors: Kathleen Pender & Shari Setchell

19 Classes For Adults | Ceramics

Wheel Throwing for Adults

The focus of this class is to introduce and practice the basics of wheel-throwing

including but not limited to throwing cylinders, bowls, plates, trimming, and adding

handles. Plus you’ll learn about glazes and glazing techniques to decorate your clay

piece and have a spectacular finished piece of artwork.

9-11 a.m. Saturdays in Clay Studio

Session 1: Sept. 2-30

Session 2: Oct. 7-Nov. 4



Instructor: Rafa Estrella

Clay Open Studio

This open studio is for experienced ceramic artists to come in and work. There is no

instructor present. Punch cards include one bisque and one glaze firing, and use of

the glazes. Open Studio PLUS will be back in the fall! Look online for details.

6-8:30 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays in Clay Studio

Ongoing beginning Sept. 11

4-use punch card


8-use punch card


*25# bag of clay sold separately for $15/bag

Classes For Adults | Literary Arts 18

A Room of Her Own

NEW CLASS! Want to learn more about the suppressed history of women’s writing?

Work on your own literature in a constructive, encouraging atmosphere where you

will discover you are not alone and, in fact and have a rich history to draw from!

Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, scripts, diary entries, lists, letters, oral histories: they all

count. Bring completed works, works-in-progress, ideas, and curiosity. Each meeting

will build on the previous ones with in-class exercises and discussions and light,

optional writing and reading homework. A list of suggested texts for future study

and enjoyment will be provided. This is primarily a space for female-identifying, non

-binary, and AFAB persons, though anyone who wants to support the purpose of

the class is welcome. All levels of experience are welcome. Ages 15+.

3-6 p.m. Sundays in Art Studio

Sept. 17-Oct. 1


Instructor: Harmony Neal

Give the Gift of Your Story for the Holidays

NEW CLASS! Our stories, experiences, and observations are some of the most

valuable and treasured gifts we have to share with the people we care about. This

class will provide the tools necessary to write a short, compelling story about your

life to share as a gift for the holidays. Several easy-to-follow options will be shared

to allow you to write your story in a way that feels natural and exciting. Instructor

assistance and feedback will be provided during the class. Open to everyone.

10 a.m.-noon Saturday in Dance Studio

Dec. 2

NAG member: $ 21.60 / non-member: $24



Advanced Modern

Advanced Modern continues to explore the

elements of modern dance with greater

specificity. You will refine your balance, spinal

articulation and alignment through classical

modern technique. You will approach dance

through the sensory and intuitive movement of

post-modern technique. Become a dynamic

artist, with the ability to learn movement

material in a variety of forms and to synthesize

this material into expressive choreography!

Ages 12+ with 3 years dance experience.

7:45-9 p.m. Tuesdays in Dance Studio

Sept. 12-Dec. 12



Modern

Modern Dance takes you on a soulful and rigorous exploration of movement.

You’ll develop balance, coordination, strength, and healthy alignment, then apply

these physical skills by learning combinations and creating movement patterns.

Learn to express ideas through movement and become an articulate communicator.

This class integrates the mind, body, and spirit through the study of dance

technique and performance. Ages 8+.

6:45-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Dance Studio

Sept. 12-Dec. 12





We’re proud that the Northfield Arts Guild dance classes have no annual fee or expensive costume

costs! We’re also the lowest cost dance program in town.




Tap 1/2

In this class we cultivate the natural and

rhythmic abilities of the individual

through a variety of music, vocabulary,

fun rhythmic structures, and material.

All levels welcome. Previous tap

experience encouraged, not required.

Ages 7+.

5-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Dance Studio

Sept. 12-Dec. 12


$126

Instructor: Rebecca Lorang

Tap 3

Further develop the skills you’ve already

acquired in this class that builds upon

Tap 1/2. You will learn new techniques

while continuing to grow in your love of

dance and movement. Previous tap

experience required. Ages 7+.

5:45-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Dance Studio

Sept. 12-Dec. 12


$168

Instructor: Rebecca Lorang



Hip Hop Basics

Come learn the basics of the hip hop style of dance. You’ll learn the fundamentals of

hip hop and how to use them to create your own hip hop voice. Both boys and girls

who like to jam to pop music are encouraged to give this class a try! Ages 7 to 9.

4-5 p.m. Fridays in Art Studio

Sept. 15-Dec. 15 (no class Oct. 20 & Nov. 24)

NAG member: $59.40/ non-member: $66

Instructors: James and Grace Muth

17 Classes For Adults | Visual & Literary Arts

Printmaking Open Studio

NEW CLASS! Come alongside

printmaker Jan Shoger in an open

studio setting where you can learn all

about the process of printmaking and

grow in your skills. You’ll have time to

work independently while having the

expertise of a supervised studio time

with students of all abilities. Depending

on interest, this class may be extended.

At least some printmaking experience is

recommended.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays in Art Studio

Sept. 7 & 14


$15

Instructor: Jan Shoger

Science Fiction to Illuminate the World We Live in NOW

NEW CLASS! Science fiction has a rich, varied history. Much of it is written not to

predict the future, but rather, to shine a light on and explore issues happening right

here, right now. This workshop focuses on how to take issues that concern you and

translate them into a science fiction universe for greater freedom and effect. We’ll

touch on how some of our greats in the field did/do exactly that while helping

participants find their own paths to explore. Each meeting will build on the previous

ones with in-class exercises and discussions and light, optional writing and reading

homework. A list of suggested texts for future study and enjoyment will be

provided. Open to all levels. Bring ideas/sketches/drafts and curiosity! Ages 15+.

3-6 p.m. Sundays in Art Studio

Oct. 8-29 (no class Oct. 22)





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Painting at Parkview

Part open studio, part instruction, part experimentation, this class will meet your

individual needs based on your creative goals. Riki Kölbl Nelson, an artist and arts

educator, has taught students aged 9 to 90. She provides exercises designed to

stretch the skills and creativity of the participants. You’ll be part of a facilitated

group, gaining feedback and encouragement to take your art making to the next

level for both beginning and advanced students. You can choose your preferred

medium to work in - watercolors, acrylic, oils, pastels or color pencils - and purchase

your own materials for the class. This class can also be helpful for those who wish to

add art work to their memoirs. Some materials for the students will be on hand at

the first session. This class is held at the Northfield Retirement Community’s

Parkview Center, 910 Cannon Valley Dr W.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays at Northfield Retirement Community

Session one: Sept. 18-Oct. 2 (shorter session!)

Session two: Oct. 9-30

Session three: Nov. 6-27

NAG member: $59.40 / non-member: $66 (for session one only)


Instructor: Riki Kölbl Nelson

Beginning Watercolor

Join in on the adventure of mastering

watercolor- whether it’s your first time

or you’ve dabbled in watercolor before,

this class will offer you more “tools” in

your pocket to help you make great

work. You’ll focus on elements of

design as well as unique features of the

watercolor medium. Ages 15+.

7-9 p.m. Tuesdays in Art Studio

Nov. 7-28


$146

Instructor: Jennifer Sanders

13 Classes For Youth | Dance

Folklorico Club—Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced

Come join the club—the Folklorico Club! In an effort to be as affordable as possible

to all families in our community, this class has a simple monthly club fee. Regardless

of the number of times you meet in a session, the rate remains the same easy-to-

remember price: just $25! Practice skirts for girls, and shoes for boys and girls will be

provided. Students should wear comfortable clothes that allow room for movement.

Taught in Spanish and English. Levels overlap by 30 minutes to encourage learning

together, growth as a dancer and positive interaction between all the dancers in

Folklorico Club.

Session 1: Sept. 16-Oct. 7, 2017

Session 2: Oct. 14-Nov. 11, 2017 (no class Oct. 21)

Session 3: Nov. 18-Dec. 16, 2017 (no class Nov. 25)

$25/session

Instructor: Folklorico Team

Beginning Level—Ages 4 to 7

Get to know the basics of traditional Mexican dance beginning with elegant dances

from Veracruz and thrilling dances from Sinaloa.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays in Art Studio

Intermediate Level—Ages 7+

Discover traditional Mexican dance with exciting dances from Sinaloa and lively

dances from Nuevo Leon.

10-11 a.m. Saturdays in Art Studio

Advanced Level—Ages 9+

Explore traditional dances from throughout Mexico and develop dancer technique

and choreographic sense. The Advanced Level requires 4 years of experience.

9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays in Art Studio

14 Classes For Home Schoolers

Hands-On History Home School Classes

Take a tour around the world through the arts! Northfield Arts Guild home school

classes inspire students to tie together various strands of their learning, from history

to science to literature and folklore, through experiential art, music, and

dance-focused lessons. Learn more about specific themes for each month online at

northfieldartsguild.org/education/classes/homeschool. 50% sibling discounts are

available by calling the Guild at (507) 645-8877. Ages 6 to 12.

9:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays in Art Studio

Visual Arts

Sept. Session - Greek Tondi and the 7 Wonders of the World: Sept. 6 & 20

Oct. Session - Elegant Elephants and Paper Making Madness: Oct. 4 & 18

Nov. Session - Pretty Pasta and Personalized Portraits: Nov. 1 & 15

Dec. Session - Aztecs, Incas and Mayan Ancient Art from the Americas: Dec. 6 & 20


Instructor: Kelly Lynn Stanton-Nutt

Music & Dance

Sept. Session: Sept. 13 & 27

Oct. Session: Oct. 11 & 25

Nov./Dec. Session: Nov. 8 & Dec. 13


Instructor: Kate Stuart

50% sibling discounts are available by calling

the Guild at 507-645-8877.

15 Classes For Adults | Visual Arts

Beginning Batik

Create several colorful, unique pieces of art with brilliant dyes! Learn the ancient art

of “batik”, a method of decorating fabric using a wax-resist process: when dye is

applied, the wax resists the color. In this introductory class, we will be using a

modified version of batik where the dye is painted on; it's less messy and more

controlled. Ages 15+.

6-8 p.m. Thursdays in Art Studio

Sept. 21-Oct. 5


Instructor: Susan Hayes

Oil Painting I

Explore your individuality as an oil painter! Skills are built through color, technique

and composition. Class discussions will help you analyze your work and grow as an

artist. You’ll learn some favorite different techniques such as “dripping” the oil paint.

Spontaneous and textured beginnings will give you varied avenues of creativity -

and painting does not always mean painting with a brush! Ages 14+.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in Art Studio

Oct. 26-Nov. 16


Instructor: Rebecca Tolle

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