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Aug 2024
Invasive Color
Many of the plants which we now consider invasive species were brought to this country for a purpose. This workshop explores several invasive plants which can be used as natural dyes. There's no guilt about peeling off the bark or pulling up the whole plant to make these dye baths. Students will learn plant identification, a bit of natural history and how to use these otherwise undesirable species to create beautiful colors. Each student will go home with a minimum…
Find out more »Shake Up a Dry Shampoo
Participants in this workshop will go home with their own 4-oz. shaker container of dry shampoo made from natural ingredients. Shampoos can also be scented with a personalized blend of essential oils and natural extracts. Various workshop times are available Aug. 14-18. Walk-in any time or register online at mixcosmetiques.com.
Find out more »Customize Your Lip Gloss
Participants in this one-hour workshop can make a custom lip gloss or lip stain in any shade they like. The base is made from organic and natural ingredients. Shades can be made long-lasting, super moisturizing or matte. Various workshop times are available Aug. 21-25. Walk-in during open hours or register online at mixcosmetiques.com.
Find out more »Painting Event at Cann-a-Lounge
Northern Exposure Art presents this step-by-step painting class in which participants will complete a 16x20" canvas. All materials to paint are provided. Registration required.
Find out more »Flower Magic Design Workshop
Presented by Prairie Rose Farm and Floral. Enjoy a locally-crafted beverage, learn the art of floral design and create a locally-grown flower arrangement to take home.
Find out more »Portraits in Watercolor
This class focuses on techniques of applying thin washes using various colors to attain believable luminous flesh colors, hair, fabric and backgrounds. Not a beginner watercolor class or a class on how to draw portraits. Students must have basic watercolor skills and supplies. Some supplies will be available to purchase. Best for high-school students and up.
Find out more »Self Care to Community Care: Beginner Herbalism Apprentice Certificate Course
Duluth Folk School leads a class teaching the beginnings of herbalism. Core components of this course include: Foundations in natural and botanical medicine, cross cultural herbalism, herbs for the life cycle, top herbs used in North America, and botanicals not only for physical health but for contemporary life stressors such as anxiety, depression and environmental toxins. Students will learn to create their own herbal apothecary and take home handcrafted preparations such as teas, tinctures, lotions, oils and flower essences. Participants…
Find out more »Painting Event at Bent Paddle
Northern Exposure Art presents this step-by-step painting class in which participants will complete a 16x20" canvas. All materials to paint are provided. Registration required.
Find out more »Nature Journaling and the Art of Observation
In this class, the instructor guides attendees in developing a practice of nature journaling, using words and sketches to record observations, reflections and questions about nature. The session starts in the Folk School classroom with time for participants to share their interests, goals and ideas for what to include in a nature journal. Then, attendees move outdoors to make observations and record them in their journals. The rest of the session is used for sharing observations, questions and resources. If…
Find out more »Painting Event at Red Lobster
Northern Exposure Art presents this step-by-step painting class in which participants will complete a 16x20" canvas. All materials to paint are provided. Registration required.
Find out more »Make-and-Take Body Polish
Mix Cosmetiques hosts a make-and-take body polish workshop. Participants will leave with 8-10 oz of their own custom body polish and a recipe to make more at home. Various workshop times are available Aug. 28 to Sept. 1. Walk-in any time or register online at mixcosmetiques.com.
Find out more »Painting Event at Do North Pizzeria
Northern Exposure Art presents this step-by-step painting class in which participants will complete a 16x20" canvas. All materials to paint are provided. Registration required.
Find out more »Urban Herbal
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.
Find out more »Sep 2024
Make Gel Eyeshadow or Highlighter
Participates in this workshop will create jelly eyeshadow or highlighter, choosing from more than 100 colors, and learn to customize their pigmentation and employ various application techniques. Each participant will take home their own 10-gram container of jelly eye makeup or two smaller 5-gram containers. Various workshop times are available Sept. 4-8. Walk-in during open hours or register online at mixcosmetiques.com.
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