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Apr 2024
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 »Truly Holistic Solutions for Muscle and Joint Pain
Whole Foods Co-op - Hillside hosts a class taught by Dr. Lara of Dr. Lara Hill Chiropractic all about joint and muscle pain and how to heal these ailments naturally.
Find out more »Terrarium Building
Growing Duluth teaches how to make an easy-care plant terrarium. Materials, plants and glass jar are provided.
Find out more »WLSSD Courtland Street Block Party and Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out
An open house at WLSSD's Courtland Street facilities that includes education, giveaways and specialized disposal events. Bring expired or unwanted medications to be safely and confidentially disposed of for free and tour the compost site.
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 Art Forms
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 »STEAM Club: Light Benders
Calling all scientists. Explore the wonder of the natural world, build amazing inventions and solve problems using science, technology, engineering art and math — activities are best suited to youth aged 8-12 years old. Each month will offer a different theme to explore and April's is Light Benders — explore the colorful world of rainbows through. For a full schedule and registration visit duluthlibrary.org.
Find out more »Garden Herbs For Mental Health Support
Come learn about herbs that you can grow or forage and how they can support your mental health balance. Craft your own tea blend to take with you and make a dream map for your future garden. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Disability Visibility Fair
The Duluth Public Library hosts a Disability Visibility Fair at the Main Library. The day’s highlights include over a dozen local organizations to share information on disability and accessibility, a community art project facilitated by CHOICE Unlimited, a community book discussion, and talk by local musician and disability culture advocate, Gaelynn Lea. An ASL interpreter will be present at Gaelynn’s presentation and the community book discussion. Schedule: Noon-4:30 p.m. Disability Visibility Fair 1-2 p.m. Talk and Q&A with Gaelynn Lea…
Find out more »Chocolate Making: Bean to Bar
Duluth Folk School hosts a chocolate bar making workshop: Chocolate Making: Bean to Bar. Registration is required for this workshop and it is best for ages 13 and older.
Find out more »Pond Questions Open Forum
Participants can to ask Kristen and David Austin of Waterpaw Ponds how to maintain, repair or expand ponds. They have over 40 years of combined experience and can help with questions. How to clean your pond in the spring? How to naturally reduce algae with enzymes and salts? How to keep your water feature or pond pet and wildlife safe? How do you add lights? Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their water feature.
Find out more »May 2024
Make-and-Take Jelly Eye Makeup
Participants in this workshop make a container of jelly eye makeup, choosing from more than 100 color options. Jelly makeup applies like a gel, but sets like a powder, leaving behind a satin glow without the slip and slide typically associated with liquid and cream highlighters. Each workshop participant will go home with a 10-gram container or two 5-gram containers of jelly eye makeup. Various one-hour sessions are available throughout the week. Register online at mixcosmetiques.com.
Find out more »Pick Your Project Workshop
Create a unique wood sign and paint or stain it during this event. All materials and instruction are provided. Pre-registration is required. Receive a free bonus sign ($20 value) with each full-price registration.
Find out more »Make Your Own Bug Spray
Learn about local plants and essential oils that you can use to make your own bug spray to keep mosquitoes and ticks away this summer. Each person will make their own big spray to take home and use afterwards. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Two Day Spoon Carving Workshop
This two day workshop covers all aspects of spoon carving, from splitting and axing, to spoon design, carving techniques, knife grips, finishing cuts and even safety. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
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