Albert Lea business owner and potter Steve Tubbs is the featured speaker at the Art Center’s monthly Godtland Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday. Following his passion for pottery for more than 30 years, Tubbs is known for the mugs he creates each year for the Big Island Rendezvous & Festival, but he also creates other pottery items including wine chillers, vases, tableware, serving dishes and candleholders. Tubb’s pottery can be found at his shop, Ben’s Floral & Frame Designs in Albert Lea.

Albert Lea Art Center’s lecture series showcases local and visiting artists and craftsmen, and include painters, woodworkers, musicians, poets, potters, storytellers, jewelry artists and sculptors.

Additional information on the lecture series and other upcoming events may be found at www.thealbertleaartcenter.org.

The Albert Lea Art Center is located at 224 S. Broadway Ave. in Albert Lea, MN. Art center hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Art shop and gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.