BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northern Clay Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northernclaycenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northern Clay Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054912 CREATED:20251206T044256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T015812Z UID:65542-1777334400-1780185599@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:American Pottery Festival Preview DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/american-pottery-festival-preview-3/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054912 CREATED:20260415T163153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T164240Z UID:69279-1777680000-1780271999@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Members Exhibition DESCRIPTION:On view May 2 – May 31\, 2026Main GalleryFree public opening reception Friday\, May 15\, 6 – 8 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PanelistsImportant infoApply hereVirtual Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Helke\, JurorMakilyn Koep\, Juror\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us this May as we celebrate the creativity and diversity of our member community. The 2026 Members Exhibition is a juried showcase featuring work by talented artists of all backgrounds\, including students\, educators\, emerging artists\, and seasoned professionals. Open exclusively to members\, this exhibition highlights a wide range of artistic voices and practices\, offering a dynamic snapshot of our vibrant creative network. Selected works will be presented in an in-person exhibition in the Main Gallery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Helke grew up in Minnesota’s St. Croix Valley\, where he still resides with his wife and two sons in Stillwater. Since receiving an MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2011\, he has taught at various institutions including Carleton College\, the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities\, and the University of Wisconsin—River Falls\, where he has served as an Assistant Professor and Ceramics Program Director since 2018. In addition to his commitment to family and teaching\, Helke maintains a rigorous full-time studio practice. This research has been exhibited\, presented\, and published across the country at organizations including Harvard University\, the Anderson Ranch Art Center\, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft\, the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland\, and the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis. Helke is a two-time recipient of the Carleton College Dayton Hudson Distinguished Teacher/Artist award and has received grant awards from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Jerome Foundation. In 2020\, he was a United States Artist Fellowship nominee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMakilyn Koep graduated from Iowa State University with a BFA focusing on ceramics\, painting\, and mixed media. She continued her education at the University of Minnesota to receive a Master’s in Education\, specializing in culturally relevant curriculum and the value of the art-making process over the final product. While completing her graduate studies\, she began her tenure at the Rumriver Art Center as a volunteer clay technician. Clay has long been her primary medium—a tactile means of exploring both sculptural and functional forms. The flourishing creative community in Anoka has inspired her professional trajectory within the organization\, moving from volunteer to teaching artist and Creative Director. In 2024\, she was named the Executive Director of the Rumriver Art Center. As a process-focused and community-driven artist\, Koep is dedicated to the healing power of art and its ability to foster deep human connection. Her work and leadership continue to be motivated by a desire to expand artistic opportunities and impact within her community. URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/members-exhibition-4/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernclaycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG_6975-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20260415T164238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T164240Z UID:69295-1777680000-1780271999@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:K-12 Educators and Students Exhibition DESCRIPTION:On view May 2 – May 31\, 2026Main GalleryFree public opening reception Friday\, May 15\, 6 – 8 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n PanelistsImportant infoApply hereVirtual Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Helke\, JurorMakilyn Koep\, Juror\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturning this May\, the K–12 Educators and Students Exhibition celebrates the impactful work of local educators and their students. This juried exhibition highlights the essential role of arts education in our community\, showcasing a range of creative projects developed in K–12 classrooms. Selected works will be featured in an in-person exhibition in the Galusha Gallery\, alongside the Members Exhibition. To protect student privacy\, artists will be identified by first name and last initial only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Helke grew up in Minnesota’s St. Croix Valley\, where he still resides with his wife and two sons in Stillwater. Since receiving an MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2011\, he has taught at various institutions including Carleton College\, the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities\, and the University of Wisconsin—River Falls\, where he has served as an Assistant Professor and Ceramics Program Director since 2018. In addition to his commitment to family and teaching\, Helke maintains a rigorous full-time studio practice. This research has been exhibited\, presented\, and published across the country at organizations including Harvard University\, the Anderson Ranch Art Center\, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft\, the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland\, and the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis. Helke is a two-time recipient of the Carleton College Dayton Hudson Distinguished Teacher/Artist award and has received grant awards from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Jerome Foundation. In 2020\, he was a United States Artist Fellowship nominee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMakilyn Koep graduated from Iowa State University with a BFA focusing on ceramics\, painting\, and mixed media. She continued her education at the University of Minnesota to receive a Master’s in Education\, specializing in culturally relevant curriculum and the value of the art-making process over the final product. While completing her graduate studies\, she began her tenure at the Rumriver Art Center as a volunteer clay technician. Clay has long been her primary medium—a tactile means of exploring both sculptural and functional forms. The flourishing creative community in Anoka has inspired her professional trajectory within the organization\, moving from volunteer to teaching artist and Creative Director. In 2024\, she was named the Executive Director of the Rumriver Art Center. As a process-focused and community-driven artist\, Koep is dedicated to the healing power of art and its ability to foster deep human connection. Her work and leadership continue to be motivated by a desire to expand artistic opportunities and impact within her community. URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/k-12-educators-and-students-exhibition/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernclaycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MG_6932.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20251209T084501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T012827Z UID:65663-1777852800-1777939199@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Galleries Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/galleries-closed-33/ CATEGORIES:NCC Closure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20260402T142751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142751Z UID:68929-1777896000-1777899600@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Bisqueware chalked (purple) DESCRIPTION:All work on the bisque carts will be marked with PURPLE chalk on the bottom URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/bisqueware-chalked-purple/ CATEGORIES:Student Info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20260416T193050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193129Z UID:69426-1778317200-1778342400@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour Guided Day Trip DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided day trip to the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour on Saturday\, May 9\, from 9 am to 4 pm. Travel with a small group as we visit four exceptional ceramic studios in the scenic St. Croix River Valley\, northeast of the Twin Cities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit the studios of Linda Christianson (Lindstrom)\, Guillermo and Alana Cuellar (Shafer)\, Ani Kasten (Shafer)\, and Peter Jadoonath (Shafer). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis curated experience offers the opportunity to meet nationally recognized artists\, explore their working studios\, and shop a wide range of beautiful\, handmade ceramics. Transportation from Northern Clay Center to each site and back\, along with a brief overview of each artist\, is included. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen the event is sold out\, email judyhawkinson@northernclaycenter.org to join the waitlist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/st-croix-valley-pottery-tour-guided-day-trip/ CATEGORIES:Sales Gallery & Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northernclaycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/St.-Croix-Bus-Tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20251209T084501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T012827Z UID:65664-1778457600-1778543999@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Galleries Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/galleries-closed-34/ CATEGORIES:NCC Closure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20260402T142751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142751Z UID:68930-1778457600-1778975999@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Last day to work wet/throw for all 10-week classes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/last-day-to-work-wet-throw-for-all-10-week-classes-2/ CATEGORIES:Student Info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20251211T232755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T124259Z UID:65908-1778580000-1778583600@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Summer classes open for registration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/summer-classes-open-for-registration-4/ CATEGORIES:Student Info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T185959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20251208T224359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T231925Z UID:65636-1778612400-1778698799@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Applications due: McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists & McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists DESCRIPTION:Learn more: https://northernclaycenter.org/artist-services/grants-for-artists/ URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/applications-due-mcknight-fellowship-for-ceramic-artists-mcknight-residency-for-ceramic-artists-2/ CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20251218T211226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T170648Z UID:66139-1778868000-1778875200@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Exhibition Reception: Members & K-12 Students and Educators DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening of our two new exhibitions\, Members Exhibition and K-12 Educators and Students! \n\n\n\nLearn more about both exhibitions: \n\n\n\n\nMembers Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\nK-12 Educators and Students URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/exhibition-reception-members-k-12-students-and-educators/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Sales Gallery & Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernclaycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MH123.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20251209T084502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T012827Z UID:65665-1779062400-1779148799@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Galleries Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/galleries-closed-35/ CATEGORIES:NCC Closure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20260402T142751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142751Z UID:68932-1779062400-1779580799@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Last day to trim for all 10-week classes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/last-day-to-trim-for-all-10-week-classes-3/ CATEGORIES:Student Info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20260402T142751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142751Z UID:68934-1779062400-1779667199@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Last day to throw and trim for 5-week classes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/last-day-to-throw-and-trim-for-5-week-classes-15/ CATEGORIES:Student Info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20260402T142751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142751Z UID:68933-1779105600-1779109200@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Purple chalked bisqueware discarded DESCRIPTION:All “purple chalked” work will be thrown away. URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/purple-chalked-bisqueware-discarded/ CATEGORIES:Student Info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20260417T155659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T181319Z UID:69468-1779386400-1779390000@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Thursday Discovery Series | True Beauty in Clay – American Arts and Crafts Style DESCRIPTION:Join Larry Crawford\, a longtime Twin Cities Arts and Crafts style enthusiast and collector\, for an exciting look at how the Arts and Crafts style movement fostered art pottery and tile in the Midwest and across the United States. From Rookwood to Saturday Night Girls\, Van Briggle to Newcomb and on to Door and Ephraim\, learn how present day workshops are once again embodying authentic Arts and Crafts style expression in their pottery. Images\, example pieces and artisan catalogs will be available for viewing and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Galleries are now open until 7 pm on Thursdays! To celebrate our extended hours\, join us for an inspiring new series featuring artist talks\, demonstrations\, conversations\, and more—all centered on the world of ceramics. Free and open to everyone. URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/thursday-discovery-series-true-beauty-in-clay-american-arts-and-crafts-style/ CATEGORIES:Artist Talks, Demos, & FREE Workshops,Sales Gallery & Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northernclaycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5.21.26-08.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20260402T142751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142751Z UID:68931-1779580800-1780271999@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Last day to glaze for all classes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/last-day-to-glaze-for-all-classes-10/ CATEGORIES:Student Info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20251209T084502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T012828Z UID:65666-1779667200-1779753599@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:NCC Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/ncc-closed-13/ CATEGORIES:NCC Closure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20251209T084502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T012828Z UID:65667-1779667200-1779753599@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Galleries Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/galleries-closed-36/ CATEGORIES:NCC Closure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T054913 CREATED:20251211T232756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T124300Z UID:65909-1780185600-1780271999@northernclaycenter.org SUMMARY:Last day of Spring term DESCRIPTION: URL:https://northernclaycenter.org/calendar/last-day-of-spring-term-2/ CATEGORIES:Student Info END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR