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Is your child interested in art, but you don’t know where to start? Maybe you find yourself searching for high-quality arts programming, but everything seems too far out of reach. The founder of North Star Art Club, Richelle Norton, was in a similar situation, trying to find high-quality art programming for her budding-artist daughter, so she decided to create her own! We are so excited to announce the opening of North Star Art Club, an out-of-this-world addition to the heart of 50th and France in Edina! This brand-new art space is designed to be a safe and creative space for kids to let their creativity and their authentic selves shine. Designed for children and teens, ages 8 and up, the arts programming works to enrich students’ art interests, grow creativity, build problem-solving skills, and develop artistic skills and techniques through artist-led instruction and open-studio exploration experiences.
Richelle is a licensed art teacher, former public school educator, and community member. She is passionate about children and teens having a safe space where they can go to be creative, express themselves, and learn, explore, and expand on their artistic talents. She also believes in the profound positive impact of art on mental health for all people and provides art camp opportunities such as Art and Mindfulness to promote stress-relieving and mindful art strategies that learners can take with them into everyday life. She also believes that art making develops curiosity, empathy, creative problem-solving, persistence, and grit.
Growing up Richelle's mom always allowed creative space, but was never stressed out by a mess and was her “North Star” for providing many and varied opportunities for visual arts and what would now be STEAM experiences. The North Star Art Club is inspired by Richelle's mom, Jean, and is a space for students in Minneapolis to be creative without worrying about making a mess. She hopes that this club helps students to reflect on their own experiences and values, cultivate relationships, break through perfectionist tendencies, and express their emotions.
The sky's the limit with the offerings that North Star Art Club provides! From weekly camps to drop-in classes, there is something for everyone to enjoy. When school resumes, after-school art clubs will also be on the calendar, for students to come to unwind, create, and build community. North Star Art Club offers a membership option for avid art-goers and also even offers Spanish tutoring. For Spanish tutoring, inquire at richelle@northstarartclub.com. Celebrate or host your private event at North Star Art Club and your guests will be filled with starry-eyed wonder and joy.
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July:
July 22-25: Cute Stuff and Happiness Camp
July 22-25: Your Favorite Places - Landscapes Inspired by Your Own Travels
July 27: Caregiver & Me (Preschool Activities Ages 4 & 5 w/adult)
July 21: Mixed Media Rising 1st Graders
July 26: Pet Portraits- Paint Your Pet
July 29-Aug 2: Art and Mindfulness
Summer Fridays Celebrating your Pets & Summer Themes
Mattea’s Sunday Brunch Bunch- Jewelry Making
August:
Summer Fridays Celebrating your Pets & Summer Themes
Mattea’s Sunday Brunch Bunch- Jewelry Making
August 5-7: Favorite Things Collage & Mixed Media Camp
August 12-16: Be Bold! Be Bright! Drawing and Painting Camp
August 19-22: Poisonous Creatures and Other Spiky Things
August 26-29: Drawing & Painting Camp
Fall:
Monday After School Art Club (3rd-5th Grade)
Tuesday After School Art Club (6th-8th Grade)
Wednesday After School Art Club (3rd-5th Grade)
Thursday After School Art Club (6th-8th Grade)
Art for Adults (Creative Space for You!)
Teen Open Studio (7th-12th Grades)
Saturday Morning Spanish 101 (6th-8th Grades)
Minneapolis Non-School Day Mini Art Camps
Edina Non-School Day Mini Art Camps
Take a trip to the club and join the constellation of creators. Check out one of the classes, camps, or other amazing opportunities today! To learn more and register for art opportunities, visit: www.northstarartclub.com!
