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May 2024
Finding Your Flash: How to Tell a Story in 500 Words or Less
Focus on the fundamental building blocks of storytelling at the Duluth Folk School. Look at genre and literary fiction to find your voice within. After examining examples, you will have a variety of prompts to craft your own personal narrative. After several rounds of revision and discussion, you will leave with a piece ready to pitch to the variety of literary magazines, both virtually and in print. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com
Find out more »Dialogue in Action Series
The First Lutheran Church of Duluth Foundation presents their Dialogue in Action Series with guest speaker, author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future, Robert P. Jones. In this presentation, moderated by First Lutheran Church’s Lead Pastor Dianne Loufman, Dr. Jones explains how the founders of the United States could build the philosophical framework for a democratic society on a foundation of mass racial violence — and why this paradox survives today…
Find out more »Upcycled Denim Faux Cathedral Window Table Runner Class
In this 2 day class, participants will create a faux cathedral window table runner. Instructor will help students join circles of denim, fill them with contrasting squares of fabric and stitch down the edges. Registration is required.
Find out more »Painting Event at Hoops Brewing
Northern Exposure Art invites you to paint your own 16x20 masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. All materials will be provided. Enjoy refreshments from Hoops while you paint. To reserve your spot, visit northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until May 16, 2024
Community Song Circle
An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until May 16, 2024
Spirit of the Lake Community School's song circle will be taught in the oral tradition, so songs will be taught by song leader, Hella Wartman, and no music or lyric sheets will be used. The group will be singing a variety of rounds, layer songs, zipper songs and call and response songs. Register for any of the song circles in this series at ziffy.com.
Find out more »Denfeld Store Tour & Sampling
Whole Foods Co-op Denfeld hosts an hour long deli sampling event. Snack while you shop for local and organic foods.
Find out more »Flower Power: Contemporary Swedish Folk Painting
Alison Aune will lead participants in creating decorative Swedish floral folk paintings, also known as kurbits painting or Dalmålning. The kurbit was believed to be a fantastical gourd plant commonly used in folk paintings in Dalarna Sweden, as a symbol of good luck. Participants will create their own creative interpretative paintings as they revive the tradition using a contemporary color palette. This two session class takes place on Saturday May. 18 and Saturday May. 25 with all supplies included. Sign-up…
Find out more »Make-and-Take Luxurious Bath Oil
Mix Cosmetics hosts a workshop that teaches how to make bath oils. Participants make customized bath oils with body butters, organic emulsifiers and essential oils. Participants will take home enough oils for three baths.
Find out more »STEM Bots Series
Learn and play with robots. Participants will be introduced to coding with various, easy-to-program robots. These little bots open up the creative side of coding, while promoting problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork. This program will be enjoyed by kids the most and tweens could still be interested. Teens might be too old to get the same experience. Other Dates: July 15 September 16 November 18
Find out more »Painting Event at Red Lobster
Northern Exposure Art invites you to paint your own 16x20 masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. All materials will be provided. Enjoy refreshments from Red Lobster while you paint. To reserve your spot, visit northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »Painting Event at Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar
Northern Exposure Art invites you to paint your own 16x20 masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. All materials will be provided. Enjoy half-off wine prices during Lake Ave's Wine Wednesday promotion while you paint. Happy hour runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. so feel free to give yourself enough time before class to have snacks and/or dinner. To reserve your spot, visit northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »Painting Event at the Barrel Room
Northern Exposure Art invites you to paint your own 16x20 masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. All materials will be provided. Enjoy refreshments from the Barrel Room while you paint. Live music on the bar side will also begin at 7 p.m. To reserve your spot, visit northernexposureart.com.
Find out more »Carving a Floral Ornament in Basswood
In this class, attendees learn how to carve a vase and floral piece in basswood. And how to add color or wood-burning. Registration is required.
Find out more »Painting Event at Do North Pizzeria
Northern Exposure Art invites you to paint your own 16x20 masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. All materials will be provided. Enjoy refreshments from Do North while you paint. To reserve your spot, visit northernexposureart.com.
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