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Mar 2024
An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Weekly Open Studio
An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Duluth Art Institute members are invited to bring supplies and artistic visions to the Lincoln Park facility from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays to connect with other creative people and spend time experimenting with their medium of choice. Each session includes time to create and optional end-of-session group critiques. Non-members can attend one free session of open studio before becoming a member. Members receive three free sessions. The ongoing cost is $5 per session. Visit duluthartinstitute.org/membership, visit the DAI…
Find out more »Modern Collage Painting Workshop
This workshop is tailored for artists interested in modern collage painting techniques. It's a perfect blend of traditional painting and contemporary collage methods, offering a unique, creative experience. The class will cover techniques in modern collage such as layering, texture creation and color blending. Use various materials like paper, fabric and found objects in conjunction with painting to create a personal collage painting to take home — all supplies is provided.
Find out more »Mixed Media Painting Essentials
This streamlined workshop focuses on the essentials of mixed media painting. Designed for artists of all levels, the class offers a hands-on experience in creating mixed media art. Participants will learn fundamental techniques to combine various materials and mediums to create unique, expressive paintings. The session includes two hours of instruction by David Austin and all the materials to create a mixed media painting to take home.
Find out more »Mental Health Crisis art Exhibit Discussion
UW-Superior's Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity Department is hosting a discussion for the multimedia collaborative exhibit, Waiting for Beds, from artists Moira Villiard and Carla Hamilton. The discussion focuses on current experiences with the mental health crisis in Douglas County. Waiting for Beds will run through Mar. 31, 2024.
Find out more »After School Art Club with Growing Little Loves
After School Art Club is a child-led process art class with a bit of sensory mixed in, too. Artists explore different art and sensory offerings at their own pace, freely choosing which stations to engage in. Each artist has the opportunity to create a unique piece of process art (the focus is on the experience of creating versus the end result) with materials presented as an "art bar" (like salad bar, but with art materials). Collaborative art projects may also…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Apr 26, 2024
Spirit of the Lake Homeschooler Art: Exploring Cultural and Creative Artforms
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Apr 26, 2024
Alison Aune and University of Minnesota Duluth art and education students lead art lessons for children during this 12-session course. Sessions are on Fridays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per class, per child ages 6-13. Children ages 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult; the cost is $5 per adult. Register at zeffy.com. January - Painting 1/12 - Miriam Shapiro Mixed Media Pattern Painting 1/19 - Sonia Delaunay inspired Shapes & Colors Painting 1/26 -…
Find out more »Strengthening Light
This artist collaboration explores what the return of spring and the light means to us. Many people eagerly anticipate the return of longer days and the coming of spring. This is a celebration of that hope for new growth. The gallery will have over 30 participants including paintings, ceramics and jewelry. The image is an original painting by Laura Lindquist.
Find out more »Egg-splosion
The concept is simple: Dye an Easter egg or two ... then launch them with a wrist rocket. Northern Expressions Arts Collective will be serving a light breakfast of donut holes, mixed fruit and juice. The collective is also bringing back the best parts of previous Egg-splosions -- including last year’s favorite: the Egg-lympics. This event is free and designed to be family fun for all ages.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Paint with Me Livestream
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
Featuring David and Kristen Austin, their four-year-old Hugo and other local artists every Saturday morning. Streaming live on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. Explore new abstract and modern art techniques in a family-friendly atmosphere, with viewers watching and asking questions live from around the world. Use new media and tools to create paintings and art together.
Find out more »Ostara Egg Dyeing Party
Ostara, also known as the spring equinox, is celebrated with an egg dyeing class taught at the Duluth Folk School. Attendees learn how to use flowers and leaves to imprint designs on eggs and how to make and use natural dye from common kitchen items. The class will also teach about the symbolism and tradition of Ostara. Registration is required.
Find out more »Crochet Rag Rug
Rag rugs have a long history and continue the tradition of reusing fabrics in a sustainable way. Learn how to create a smooth join to connect strips of scrap fabric and crochet them into the start of a personal rag rug. Prior crochet knowledge is helpful but not required. Students should bring sharp scissors, N, P, or Q crochet hooks and scrap cotton fabrics. Sign-up at zeffy.com.
Find out more »Modern Collage Painting Workshop
This workshop is tailored for artists interested in modern collage painting techniques. It's a perfect blend of traditional painting and contemporary collage methods, offering a unique, creative experience. The class will cover techniques in modern collage such as layering, texture creation and color blending. Use various materials like paper, fabric and found objects in conjunction with painting to create a personal collage painting to take home — all supplies is provided.
Find out more »Mixed Media Painting Essentials
This streamlined workshop focuses on the essentials of mixed media painting. Designed for artists of all levels, the class offers a hands-on experience in creating mixed media art. Participants will learn fundamental techniques to combine various materials and mediums to create unique, expressive paintings. The session includes two hours of instruction by David Austin and all the materials to create a mixed media painting to take home.
Find out more »Linoleum Block Printing
In this class the instructor will teach the basic steps of the printmaking process and assist students in learning new techniques that push beyond the basics. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
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