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Dec 2021
Voices from the Frontline: Next Steps in the Fight for Climate Justice
Twin Ports DSA presents a Zoom event on Line 5, Line 3 and pipeline activism in the Lake Superior region. Get the latest from frontline water-protectors based in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan and learn about the movement to stop Midwest tar-sands pipelines. Featuring musical guest Lyz Jaakola. Speakers include: Nancy Beaulieu (she/her) - MN350, Camp Firelight Jaike Spotted Wolf (nunpa nagi) - Camp Migizi Amanda Jo (she/her) - Michigan Coalition Against Tar Sands (MICATS) Sandy Gokee (she/her) - Red Cliff…
Find out more »One event on Dec 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Jan 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
One event on Dec 10, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Dec 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Jan 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Kite Introduction Sessions
One event on Dec 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Jan 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
One event on Dec 10, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Dec 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Jan 21, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Learn to be a safe and efficient kite pilot with Professional Air Sport Association snow-kite instructor Randy Carlson and staff. Get familiar with equipment design, safety concepts, harness use, kite launching, how to fly precision patterns and de-powering the kite for landing and proper storage.
Find out more »1821 in Rainy Lake House: Twilight Year of the Fur Trade
This online conference of learners from Minnesota, Manitoba, Ontario and beyond takes a deep dive into the book Rainy Lake House and what happened in the fur trade from 1821-1823. Attendees can choose one or multiple sessions of the conference. Written by Theodore Catton and published in 2017, Rainy Lake House weaves together the captivating stories of three men who cast their fortunes in different ways with the western fur trade. Catton creates a vivid depiction of the beautiful and…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Dec 11, 2021
Create Your Own Greeting Cards
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Dec 11, 2021
Design, hand-carve and print a set of greeting cards in this three-hour class at Tight Squeek Press with artist Jon Hinkel. Students learn to carve an image in reverse, ink a linoleum block, handle high quality paper and print their image using a historic printing press. All supplies are included.
Find out more »The State of Northland Hunger: How Your Business Can Respond and Impact Our Community
The Business and Community Alliance Series is a collection of trainings launched by the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce that aims to reinforce the connection between business growth and community initiatives, issues and services. In this online edition, Shaye Moris of Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank talks about the state of hunger in the Duluth area, the affect it has on the community, and how businesses can respond. The workshop is free to attend for chamber members and their…
Find out more »The Rink Pitch Competition
An event that aims to connect startup innovators, entrepreneurs and creative talent with funders. A place to showcase ideas and grow them from back-of-the-napkin/garage-tinkering into real businesses.
Find out more »Chamber Skills Series: Social Media Growth and Engagement Hacks
Hear from Jane Pederson Jandl, Glensheen’s marketing manager, about how the popular Duluth museum has expanded its business through social media. Learn about growth tips and tricks that transcend fleeting trends. The presentation will be online via Zoom.
Find out more »Blend an Essential Oil Roller
Participants in this workshop create their own essential oil roller blend from a selection of more than 100 organic and wildcrafted choices. Essential oil rollers are pre-diluted applicators that can be customized to any ailment. Each participant will go home with one roller bottle of an essential oil blend of their choice in the carrier oil they choose. Essential oils are very concentrated and can irritate the skin if not diluted. Various workshop times available Dec. 15-18.
Find out more »Introduction to Embroidery: Make Your Own Patch with Lauren Faherty
In this three-hour class, students learn foundational hand embroidery techniques and stitches. By learning a variety of stitches like couching, seeding and satin stitch, participants will be able to add texture and dimension to their stitching projects, and will craft a completed embroidery during the class to take home. All supplies are provided by the Duluth Art Institute. The cost is $25 for DAI members and $30 for non-members. Proof of vaccination is required to participate. On the first day…
Find out more »Startup Innovation Workshop: Unleash the Power of Your Idea
In this online workshop, participants can learn and practice the processes and techniques to define and refine an idea’s core problem, solution, customer and the potential opportunities surrounding that idea.
Find out more »Make a Cleansing Shower Oil
Participants in this workshop will be taught how to practice the oil-cleansing method to keep skin healthy and hydrated. They go home with eight ounces of an emulsified, surfactant-containing, moisturizing cleansing oil. Various workshop times available Dec. 22-24.
Find out more »Make Organic Lotion
Participants in this class will learn why certain lotion ingredients work the way they do. Students will create a scent from a large selection of essential oils and leave with 8-10 ounces of lotion. Students will also learn about carrier oils vs. essential oils, humectants, emulsifiers, emollients and preservatives. Various workshop times available Dec. 29 to Jan. 1.
Find out more »Jan 2022
Create Cream Makeup
Participants in this class make a three-color palette of versatile cream makeup that can be used as an eyeshadow, highlighter, blush or bronzer. Various workshop times are available Jan. 5-7.
Find out more »Figure Drawing Open Studio
Two-hour sessions are open to all serious artists, from beginner to expert. Every session includes a live model. Work time is self-directed, no instruction offered. Paper, sketching materials and easels are available. Sessions are scheduled once a month; register for each session individually. Must be 18 or older.
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