North Star Art Club

North Star Art Club offers after school art club, middle school art club, Art Buddies for 1st and 2nd graders, non-school day mini art camps, birthday parties, private events, and beginner exploratory art for adults. Classes use markers, colored pencils, pencils, gouache, watercolor, mixed media, collage, and air dry clay. After school art club students also receive a snack.

Programs

• Monday After School Art Club - 3rd-5th Grade — 3rd-5th Grade · Monday, 4:15pm-5pm · $185 per month · After school art club with in person instruction; parents are charged monthly on a recurring basis.
• Tuesday Middle School Art Club - 6th-8th Grade — 6th-8th Grade (or advanced 5th graders) · Tuesday, 4:30-6:15 · $200 per month · Explore a variety of Visual Arts mediums and materials in a small setting with individualized instruction; parents are charged monthly on a recurring basis.
• Wednesday After School Art Club - Grades 3-5 — Grades 3-5 · Wednesday, 4:30pm-6:15pm · $185 per month · After school art club with in person instruction by art educators; parents are charged monthly on a recurring basis.
• Art Buddies (1st & 2nd Graders) — 1st & 2nd Graders · Sunday Sessions · $125 per month · Sunday sessions for younger children.
• Minneapolis/Edina/SLP/Bloomington Non-School Day Mini Art Camps for 3rd-7th graders — 3rd-7th graders · $65 per class · Art camps for non-school days.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–16 years old
• Price range: $65–$200
• General schedule: Weekly art clubs run throughout the school year. Saturday morning programming and Sunday open studio time for teens are mentioned.

About the provider

North Star Art Club was founded by licensed art teacher Richelle Norton. Liz Genrich is an educator and artist who has taught students from pre-k to high school in the Twin Cities and the East Coast for over 25 years. The mission says it is an educational art studio where students can feel comfortable exploring their creativity, with foundational art skills taught by art educators and students encouraged to explore their own passions, style, and expression. Richelle Norton has a Master of Education from the University of Minnesota in Curriculum & Instruction, K-12 Visual Arts Licensure, and a Bachelor of Science degree in K-12 Spanish Education and ESL from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Liz Genrich has a BA in Art History and a MED in Art Education.

• Art Themed Birthday Parties & Private Events - for 8-10 Guests — $320 · Art themed birthday parties and private events for 8-10 guests.
• Beginner Exploratory Art for Adults- Wednesdays — Adults · Wednesdays, 10am-11:30am · $40 per class · Beginner exploratory art class for adults.

Parents are charged monthly on a recurring basis for after school art clubs. There is a 30-day cancellation notice required. Financial assistance available, contact us for more information.

Last updated October 15, 2026.