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Sep 2024
TNT HiFi Paddle Splash Presents Salsa With Simply Ballroom
This Paddle Splash features Simply Ballroom in a night dedicated to Latin music and dance. There will be a social hour, free salsa and Bachata lessons and an open dance to show off your new skills.
Find out more »Memoir-Writing Classes
Three two-hour sessions between September 19 and 28 during which attendees can acquire a toolkit for memoir-writing. Participants will be encouraged to apply the concepts discussed in class to a writing effort limited to 500 words after session number one and 500 words after session two. The instructor will provide written feedback. This program will be limited to 12 participants.
Find out more »Smartphone Photography
This class will cover the features and limitations of our cell phone cameras, offer guidelines for composition and a review of the editing options on our phones to enhance the pictures we take. We will also spend some outdoors applying what we’ve learned. Register a stop at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Growing Edible Mushrooms
Learn how to grow Wine Cap mushrooms in your own yard, how to identify different mushrooms in the wild and even make your own Oyster mushroom grow basket. These easy techniques are a good way for beginners to gain confidence in growing and identifying mushrooms. To reserve your spot call/text 218-600-9187, email [email protected] or go to clover.com.
Find out more »Flower Magic Design Workshop
Presented by Prairie Rose Farm and Floral. Enjoy a locally-crafted beverage, learn the art of floral design and create a locally-grown flower arrangement to take home.
Find out more »One event on Sep 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on Sep 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm
One event on Sep 16, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Celebrate the Night Skies Week
One event on Sep 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on Sep 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm
One event on Sep 16, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Celebrate the Night Skies Week is September 20-27. Starry Skies North is pleased to announce the annual week of free public events that entertain, inform and raise awareness of the need to protect our night sky resources. Friday Sept. 20, 9 p.m.- 11 p.m Telescope viewing star party at Barker's Island Sat. Sept. 21, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Great Lakes Aquarium aquatic life and light pollution plus children activities Sat Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Night Sky Celebration: An Evening of…
Find out more »Become a Certified Vegan Pie Judge
Learn about the unique properties of the eggs, lard and dairy products used in traditional pie baking and the substitutes vegan bakers have discovered to make pies. Students will also learn the rules of the Plant Pie! Vegan Pie Contest and how to fairly judge a variety of different pies against each other. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Carve a Butter Spreader
This class is an introduction to the craft of green wood carving. Attendees will practice safety and proper knife grips, then work on carving their own wooden butter or jam spreader.
Find out more »Introduction to Spoon Carving
A three-hour introduction to the craft of greenwood spoon carving. Learn safety, knife grips and traditional techniques. Students will go home with a hand-carved spoon. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Annual Plant Foray
Learn how to collect and press plants to contribute to an understanding of biodiversity in our region. We’ll meet at Lester Park and explore the surrounding Amity and Lester Creeks and trails. No experience necessary. This is a fun way to socialize with other plant enthusiasts and take part in a centuries long tradition of collecting plant specimens for teaching, documenting plant populations, and storing genetic material. Bring a lunch or snack to eat while pressing plants. No registration necessary.…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, repeating until Oct 13, 2024
Congdon Mansion District Walking Tour
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, repeating until Oct 13, 2024
Stroll through the historic Congdon neighborhood of Duluth and learn about the rich history and architecture of the area. The tour begins on the grounds of the Salyards Mansion at 2617 E. Third St. From there, the tour weaves through the neighborhood, exploring homes. Hear stories about the people who once lived in those homes and were instrumental in building Duluth. Get an inside look into three of the homes and enjoy a snack, coffee and tea provided at each…
Find out more »Nature Journaling and the Art of Observation
In this three-hour class that takes place both inside and outside, an instructor will guide students in developing a practice of nature journaling using words and sketches to record observations, reflections and questions about nature. Register online at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Lotion Lab: Create Your Perfect Blend
Mix Cosmetics hosts this hands-on lotion-making class. Attendees will learn about the art and science of skincare while crafting an all natural product tailored just for them. Participants can attend this one-hour make-and-take workshop any day from Sept. 25-29. Walk in or register online at mixcosmetiques.com.
Find out more »Braver Angels Workshop: Depolarizing Within
The Depolarizing Within Workshop is designed to foster skills to help you lessen the effects of polarization when you encounter them in your political conversations. Learn how to talk about large groups of ordinary people on the other side of the political aisle. To learn more and register, visit this link: https://web.cvent.com/event/4ead4503-ce8a-45ba-89bf-2aea6c0c58e9/summary
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