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An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
An event every day that begins at 12:00pm, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
An event every day that begins at 2:00pm, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
An event every day that begins at 4:00pm, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
An event every day that begins at 6:00pm, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
Wine Goblet-Making Class
An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
An event every day that begins at 12:00pm, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
An event every day that begins at 2:00pm, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
An event every day that begins at 4:00pm, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
An event every day that begins at 6:00pm, repeating until Dec 31, 2019
Participants in this 90-minute class will create a custom wine goblet/martini/champagne glass stem as they learn to manipulate hot glass in a flameworking studio. Complimentary wine is served as the goblets are assembled. (Participants must be 21 years old to consume wine.) No experience necessary.
Find out more »Lapidary 101: Stone-cutting and Polishing Class
This class teaches the principles for stone-cutting and polishing for the purpose of creating a pendant or something similar. Participants will receive hands-on experience with a 10" saw, trimming saw and grinding wheels. This class also covers basic tool use and safety.
Find out more »Skateboard Ring Class
This workshop teaches participants to reuse old skateboards to make a wooden ring. Participants will use a band saw, drill press, belt and disc sanders. This is a beginners-friendly class designed as an introduction to some common wood-shop equipment.
Find out more »Cocktails and Conversation: Womxn in Music
Zeitgeist Arts hosts the second of four Cocktails and Conversation events as part of its programming series Year of the Womxn. The topic of the night will be “Womxn in Music.” KUMD's Christine Dean will moderate a conversation with local artists Di Jay, Venus de Mars and Mary Bue around their experiences in music in the Twin Ports and beyond, and each musician will perform as part of the evening's program. This is a free event, and seats will be…
Find out more »Yoga at the S.S. Meteor
Align Yoga hosts a sunset flow yoga session on the S.S. Meteor. Participants should bring their own mat dress in layers, as the deck is metal and can get warm during class. Registration can be made directly with Align Yoga.
Find out more »Indigenous Economy and Indigenous Entrepreneurs Workshop
In the first of a three-part series, AICHO will host a workshop and community presentation with Nick Hernandez, Director of Makoceag Agriculture Development. The workshop will address business planning, startup processes and food system enterprises. The community presentation will focus on creating local and Indigenous food system enterprises. For more information contact LeAnn Littlewolf at 218-722-7225.
Find out more »Drive From Your Fiddle Bow
"Drive From Your Fiddle Bow: Easy Melodies, Challenging Bowing" is a workshop that focuses on rhythm and groove from advanced bowing patterns found in Midwestern and Southeastern American traditional fiddle music. The curriculum includes identifying and discussing tools and control that the bow has on a fiddler’s overall sound, and work on new techniques through short exercises and related traditional repertoire. The course features tunes with simple left hand fingerings, aided by cross tuning, so that students can concentrate on…
Find out more »Woodshop 101 Class
Duluth MakerSpace's introductory woodshop class covers general safety and equipment use for tools including the planer, jointer, router table, miter saw and table saw.
Find out more »Intro to the X-Carve CNC Router
Duluth Makerspace teaches a workshop on operating an X-Carve CNC router. Participants will be guided through designing a small project and learn how to set up the X-Carve to cut it out of wood.
Find out more »St. Louis River Alliance Vista Star Boat Tour
Departure at 5:30 p.m. Arrival back to docks by 7 p.m. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar is available. A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated. Learn about the St. Louis River Alliance and the future vision of the estuary. Enjoy the view as Area of Concern coordinators highlight projects and successes and answer questions. RSVP needed.
Find out more »School of the Minnesota Ballet Saturday Sampler
The School of the Minnesota Ballet welcomes children, teens, and adults to its free Saturday Sampler trial classes. No dance clothes needed, though students should arrive in comfortable clothing. A chance for potential students to try a class and new students to be evaluated for placement in the most appropriate level. Full schedule of classes: 10:00 – 10:30 Creative Movement (age 3–5) 10:30 – 11:00 Pre-Ballet (age 6–7) 11:00 – 11:30 Ballet Technique (age 8–10) 11:30 – 12:00 Ballet Technique…
Find out more »Leather Jewelry-Making Workshop
Learn the basics of working with leather and create tassel earrings, a tassel necklace and a leather catchall.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 6:00pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
One event on Sep 12, 2019 at 6:00pm
First Thursday Yoga and Creative-Writing Workshop
An event every month that begins at 6:00pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
One event on Sep 12, 2019 at 6:00pm
This donation-based yoga practice and guided free-form writing workshop is generally held on the first Thursday of every month. It is intended to be an opportunity to slow down in order to reflect and reconnect through the use of yoga and prompted journal writing. Each month will have a different theme, with the goal of building self-awareness and appreciation. Materials will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring a journal (if they have one) and anything else desired for…
Find out more »Gitche Gumee Wedding Show 2019
The Gitche Gumee Wedding Show in the Lake Superior Ballroom at the DECC is designed for people planning a wedding in Duluth as a destination. It features an exclusive gathering of 70 wedding industry professionals, including representatives from catering, limousine, hospitality, music, floral and apparel businesses. Tickets are $8 in advance and $12 at the door.
Find out more »Raku Firing with Pete Prudhomme
Learn the raku process from making work to firing in this eight-session class that meets on Wednesdays from Sept. 18 to Nov. 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m.. Experiment with glazes, horsehair and pop off slip. Produce and glaze pieces at the Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Building prior to firing off site. Cost is $250 for DAI members and $300 for non-members. A $10 non-refundable registration fee is included in tuition.
Find out more »One event on Aug 18, 2019 at 11:00am
One event on Sep 22, 2019 at 11:00am
One event on Oct 20, 2019 at 11:00am
One event on Nov 23, 2019 at 11:00am
Spirits & Ciders Experience
One event on Aug 18, 2019 at 11:00am
One event on Sep 22, 2019 at 11:00am
One event on Oct 20, 2019 at 11:00am
One event on Nov 23, 2019 at 11:00am
The Spirits & Ciders Experience is a four-hour tour that showcases some of Duluth's newest craft-beverage producers. Discover why Duluth is the epicenter for ciders and handmade cocktails. Meet young entrepreneurs and go behind-the-scenes for VIP samplings at Vikre Distillery, Wild State Cider and Duluth Cider. Also, brunch at the Boat Club Restaurant. The Spirits & Ciders Experience includes: • Interpretive tour with guides • Transportation • Brunch at the Boat Club with mimosa, cider or bloody Mary • Cocktail…
Find out more »Café Scientifique: Color and Clay with Karin Kraemer
Karin Kraemer, artist and owner of Duluth Pottery, leads the discussion at this special edition of Café Scientifique. She'll give a crash course in color and clay, and show the different stages of pottery production, while sharing stories of experiments gone right and wrong. Café Scientifique Twin Ports is an event at which, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Meetings take place in…
Find out more »Fall Colors and Stream Photography Workshop
Duluth native and professional landscape photographer William Hurst offers instruction on digital photography equipment and techniques during this workshop exploring Duluth's most colorful season. The course includes a full day of shooting on Saturday and a three-hour Adobe Lightroom classroom session on Sunday morning to learn crucial photo finishing techniques and workflows. Each student also receives one 12x18-inch print of their favorite image from the day.
Find out more »Catalyst Content Festival 2019
The Catalyst Content Festival runs Oct. 9-13 in Duluth at the NorShor Theatre, Zeitgeist Arts Center and Fitger's Spirit of the North Theater. It's the festival's first year in Duluth and first year under its current name, but this will technically be the 14th annual iteration of what was formerly known as the International Television Festival. The event is an industry marketplace for independently produced episodic programming. The goal is to lower the barriers between creators, audiences, the industry, and…
Find out more »St. Louis County Health & Human Service Conference 2019
The 37th annual St. Louis County Health & Human Service Conference draws together more than 3,000 public and private sector practitioners for three days of training and networking while providing a forum for sharing innovative ideas, stretching perspectives and strengthening community health and human services. The event runs Oct. 9-11. Ellie Krug, writer, lawyer and author of Getting to be Ellen: A Memoir about Love, Honesty and Gender Change will be the keynote speaker. Krug speaks, trains and consults on…
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