South Bear School

Where Art Meets Nature

Events at South Bear School

Scroll below to view some of our main events, and to learn about how you can get involved! If you are interested in proposing an event or collaborating, please reach out and let us know via the event proposal form at the bottom of the page.

Summer Pottery Retreat

June 9-20, 2025

South Bear Pottery School is of direct lineage to the Bauhaus, Marguerite Wildenhain, and Pond Farm; this program implements the same forms and traditions passed down from that lineage. We offer hands-on experiences that connect art, nature, and community. This program includes high-quality instruction by South Bear alumni, and imparts the benefits of learning to throw on the kickwheel.

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Pottery Retreat

Gays and Faes Festival

May 31 - June 1, 2025

An overnight pride, music, arts and camping festival featuring bands from around the Upper Midwest. "This is a place for radical self expression, vocal community support, and abundant love."

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Music Festival

Midsummer's Eve Party

Join us on the Eve of Midsummer for the annual variety show at Southie. See live bands, drag performances, fire spinning routines, and more with karaoke and a bonfire to wrap up the evening.

Midsummer Party

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Event Proposals

In the past, we've hosted events in collaboration with many other organizations and groups, including happenings like movement and dance performances, outdoor music concerts, gallery art shows, and much more. If you would like to propose an event or class through South Bear School, please let us know by filling out the form linked below.

Event Proposal