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Dec 2023
Design a Snow Pal
Attendees can design a glass "snow pal" for the winter season. No experience required. Many times available all throughout the month of November.
Find out more »Design Custom Ornaments
Designers can pick from a rainbow of colors and shapes. And then watch a demo where glass-blowers twirl and shape molten glass. The process takes about 30 minutes. Ornaments need to anneal in the kiln overnight and will be ready for pickup after 3:30 P.M. the following day. Patrons receive a free ticket to Lake Superior Zoo Lights, an annual event at the local zoo. Ornaments can be designed throughout the month of December.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Open Studio
The Duluth Art Institute offers two-hour figure drawing sessions to serious artists, from beginner to expert. Sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month and include a live model. Work time is self-directed, no instruction is offered. Headphones and water bottles are welcome. Paper, sketching materials and easels are available. Register for sessions individually at duluthartinstitute.org. Participants must be 18 or older. The cost is $10 for DAI members and $15 for non-members. Check-in at the door is…
Find out more »Get it Local Art and Gift Fair
Features Duluth and Superior resident artists, makers, authors and organizations.
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 »Northern Sights Book Signing with Tove Conway and Kari Vick
Join the Siiviis Gallery for a book signing of Northern Sights with author, Tove Conway and illustrator, Kari Vick! Perfect gift for the holiday season for the young and young-at-heart to enjoy.
Find out more »DIY Cornhole Workshop
Looking for some backyard fun for the whole family? Board and Brush's Cornhole workshop is the perfect activity to do with friends and family. There are a variety of cornhole set designs to choose from and all the materials are provided. You will be instructed step-by-step to create a beautiful set for yourself or for a gift. Pre-registration is required and can be done here.
Find out more »DIY Bench Workshop
Looking to add some stylish yet functional décor to your entryway? Join Board and Brush for a DIY Bench Workshop! Select a design from one of their available options - from personalized, to modern, to rustic farmhouse. All materials are included and you'll be instructed step-by-step to create a beautiful piece of furniture for yourself or for a gift. Pre-registration is required and can be done here.
Find out more »Backyard Games Workshop
Looking for a unique, hand-made holiday gift for the whole family to enjoy? Board and Brush has several wooden backyard games to choose from including wooden dice, dominoes and more for you to create. Pre-registration is required and can be done here.
Find out more »Mystery Design Workshop
Board and Brush is cleaning out their stencils so it is time for a mystery project workshop. Make one full size sign and pick out your design once you arrive. This is also a discounted class with $25 taken off the original price of $73 — this can't be combined with other promotions or offers. When ordering tickets online, use promo code MYSTERY to get your discount.
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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 »Paint Bentleyville at Hoops Brewing
Join Northern Exposure Art to create your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction. Enjoy refreshments from Hoops while you paint. All materials to paint a 16 x 20 canvas will be provided.
Find out more »Neighbor-Made Local Art and Gift Fair
This local gift fair features artisans displaying their works. Pottery, soap, artwork, jewelry and more.
Find out more »Introduction to Spoon Carving
Duluth Folk School presents this a three-hour introduction to the craft of greenwood spoon carving. Participants will finish the class with their own hand-carved serving spoon. The first part of class covers safety, knife grips and traditional techniques for carving. For the rest of the class applies what students have learned to transform the spoon blank provided into a completed spoon. Registration at duluthfolkschool.com is required.
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