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Mar 2024
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 »Linoleum Block Printing
In this class the instructor will teach the basic steps of the printmaking process and assist students in learning new techniques that push beyond the basics. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Sea Kayak Pool Practice Session
Ideal for folks who already have a little experience in a kayak, since there is no structured lesson, but beginners are welcome. A mentor will be present to answer questions. Everyone will be required to demonstrate their wet exit (or go through the learning progression in this skill with the mentor). Registration required by 4 p.m. Equipment provided. Meet at UMD Pool, SpHC 20.
Find out more »Urban Herbal
Have you dabbled in herbalism and are now ready to take a deeper dive into learning and doing? Urban Herbal is a full day course for city folks serious about herbs, wellness and being happy urban dwellers during these stressful times. Each section of this class includes solid foundational botanical medicine info and a make-n-take where you’ll hand craft several herbal products to bring home for personal use. • Emotional ER: Flower Essences to the Rescue • Environmental Health: Herbs…
Find out more »Springtime Floral Centerpieces DIY Class
The Garden is hosting a do-it-yourself, instructor-led floral class demonstrates how to create a unique, colorful table centerpiece, just in time for Easter! The class includes all the items needed to create your centerpieces and one free beverage. Limited space is available so register at forfloralsake.com. 10:30 a.m. is social hour and the class demonstration start at 11 a.m.
Find out more »Carving Your Clan with Sculptor Jeffrey Tibbetts
Sculptor, Jeffrey Tibbetts, is leading a hands on workshop where participants will carve a physical representation of their choosing from stone, and develop an understanding of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) world view. This program is intended for those ages 10-14 (accompanied by an adult) and older. Registration is not required, but signing up helps the artist-teacher prepare for the best experience. Sign up and learn more at duluthlibrary.org.
Find out more »UUCD Forum: Superior Hiking Trail Association
Annie Nelson, the Superior Hiking Trail Association's Development and Communications Director, leads a forum to discuss what the SHTA is up to and how people can get more involved.
Find out more »Apr 2024
Beginner Beekeeping
During the course of this three-day class, build a complete Langstroth beehive and learn the basics of keeping honeybees in Northern Minnesota. Learn what it takes to keep your bees healthy and happy and even a little bit of honeybee biology. Each session will include a presentation to deliver important information and then there will be time to paint and assemble your own hive bodies and frames. Registrations must be completed by March 22 at duluthfolkschool.com and is required.
Find out more »Red Cross Day
UW-Superior invites the community to celebration Red Cross Day. Multiple events will be taking place throughout the day such as hands on CPR demonstrations, honor flight card writing and the opportunity to learn about becoming a Red Cross volunteer. Also, during the day, UW-Superior students will teach lessons about refugees and international humanitarian law and the Red Cross with an exhibit titled Refugee for 75 Minutes.
Find out more »Dr. Jud Brewer and Anxiety
UW-Superior is hosting Dr. Jud Brewer for his virtual presentation, Unwinding Anxiety: Can Anxiety and Worry be Perpetuated like a Habit? Drawing on his clinical work, neuroscience research studies and development of next-generation digital therapeutics for habit change, Brewer will discuss the underlying behaviors of why anxiety and other habits are formed and how we can paradoxically tap into these very processes to uproot them. He will also discuss how we can apply these insights to improving clinical treatments and…
Find out more »Memoir-Writing Workshop
Participants will have a chance to write their life story in this two-part workshop led by UW-Superior's Deb Faul. The first session will instruct participants on how to get started and the second session will focus on the organization and polishing of writing. The use of personal laptops is encouraged. A limited number of laptops will be provided by the library for use during the workshop. Paper and writing utensils are welcome, as well. Session 1: Tuesday, April 2 |…
Find out more »Cake Frames: A Craft for Teens and Adults
This class teaches participants to craft frosted cake picture frames from a mixture of drywall spackle and color. Due to the level of skills required, this program is only open to teens and adults. Registration is required.
Find out more »Make-and-Take Lip Gloss
Attendees can make a new lip gloss or lip stain in any shade they like. The base is made from clean, organic and natural ingredients. Shades can be made long-lasting, super moisturizing or matte. Or, with added all-natural flavor if desired. Sessions are one hour, held April 3-6 by dropping in any time or registering online at MixCosmetiques.com.
Find out more »Planting for Pollinators
The Duluth Public Library's Mount Royal Branch hosts a presentation by Amy Westbrook of Northern Native Gardens about pollinators and the native plants they need to thrive. Participants will learn how they can support pollinators and native plant species -- whether in a yard, on a balcony, in a public space or through time and energy. This program is suitable for teens and adults. No registration required; meet in the Blue Room.
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