Updated December 2025
Are you interested in creating or exploring art, dancing, or looking for a new way to express your creativity? The Rochester MN area has a wide variety of creative outlets available for visitors and residents alike. Try something new or further develop your skills at any number of art forms.
Art Heads Emporium
317 S Broadway, Rochester, MN // (507) 319-0117
Rochester Art Center
Drop in for an entree of creative projects or bring your own supplies and projects to the Rochester Art Center! Open Studio offers a community space for informal arts exploration. It’s a great place to meet other creatives and art enthusiasts and experiment with different ideas and mediums.
Miss Angie’s Place
222 S Main St, Pine Island, MN // (507) 351-3684
Miss Angie’s place seeks to be a place to feel safe, secure, and wanted. Miss Angie’s Place is focused on 4 PILLARS that have been with the owner throughout her life: Art, Nature, Spirituality, and Movement. Read more about Miss Angie’s Place here.
Gallery 24
120 Elton Hills Dr. #100, Rochester, MN
Craft Lab
424 1st Avenue SE, Stewartville MN
Aveli Pottery
EarthBound Designs Pottery Studio
227 11th Ave SE, Rochester, MN
EarthBound Designs Pottery Studio is a community studio and gallery that offers workshops and classes for various pottery designs and techniques. Follow them on Facebook to find their next class offerings–they fill up quick!
Wine and Canvas
Willomina Art Studio
Willomina’s mobile art studio travels around SE Minnesota hosting classes and group events. From summer art classes to adult classes, homeschool options, parties, private instruction, and more, Willomina truly has something for everyone. Her whimsical style will leave you smiling and inspired.
Rochester Public Library
The Rochester Public Library is an incredible resource for our community. Not only do they provide so many useful services for adults, youth, and children alike, there are so many opportunities for children and adults to create! Adutls can join the craft club, or adult crafting time. Kids can stop by their art room to color, draw, paint, and cut & paste to their hearts’ delight. Special projects and sessions are offered that families can attend. Find all these opportunities and more on their event calendar.
125 LIVE
125 LIVE is a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically to focus on the diverse needs of individuals 50+ in Rochester MN while also providing wonderful all-age community opportunities. Registration is required to attend classes and events at 125 LIVE, but there are several creative groups you could attend. For example, woodcarvers, quilters, and knitters all have weekly/monthly gatherings. Check their calendar for in-person and virtual offerings.
Pure Rock Studios
515 Rocky Creek Dr. NE, Rochester, MN // 507-258-5432
Have you always wanted to learn an instrument, improve your singing voice, or brush up on those piano skills from years ago? Pure Rock Studios offers music lessons for a wide variety of instruments and all levels of experience to kids and adults! Learn guitar, be more confident singing karaoke, or finally play the dusty piano in the basement. It’s all possible!
Riverwood Studio
Blue Moon Ballroom
Learn to dance and change your life! Blue Moon Ballroom offers private lessons for couples or singles in a wide variety of dance styles. Blue Moon Ballroom also hosts several dance events each month. Check their website for more details!
Dahl Dance
Learn to Social Dance! Dancing is a creative and fun way to stay fit and healthy. At Dahl Dance, you will learn a new skill and make some great friends along the way! There are a variety of classes, private lessons, and even wedding couple options to choose from.
Darlin’ Bakery & Cafe
112 N Main Street, Stewartville, MN //
Darlin’ Bakery & Cafe is a delicious bakery offering baked goods at their gorgeous location in Stewartville, and also sells their baked goods at several Rochester-area coffee shops. Darlin’ offers amazing cake & cookie decorating classes for all ages. Book a class to learn to sculpt, ice, and decorate your sweet creations on their website.
