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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 »Chaga Mushroom: Minnesota’s Medicinal Treasure
Herbalist Allison Austin is teaching an in-depth class about all things Chaga. Learn how to ethically harvest chaga mushroom in order to promote more chaga growth, while helping to protect our birch forests. Each student will make their own tincture in class to take home with them to care for, harvest and use. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Pollution with Michelle Russell
Certified Holistic Health and Healing Touch Practitioner, Michelle Russell, teaches about the sources of EMFs and how they can impact health.
Find out more »Six Things I Learned Writing My Breakout Novel
Lake Superior Writers presents this online workshop discussing what it takes to write a breakout novel. Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King’s Daughter will lead the two-hour Zoom workshop that covers the six things she learned about writing breakout novels. During the class, she will also share what it was like to have The Marsh King’s Daughter adapted for the big screen. For full details and to register for the Zoom link, visit lakesuperiorwriters.org. Lake Superior Writers is a…
Find out more »Flint Water Crisis and Community Resilience
Based on her book, What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha presents her work as a pediatrician and advocate in Flint, MI during the lead crisis. This is the fourth and final event in the 2023-24 series, "Water: Sustaining Life in the 21st Century," brought to you by the Alworth Center for the Study of Peace and Justice at the College of St. Scholastica.
Find out more »Am I Ok? Medical Options Available After Sexual Assault
After sexual assault happens, victim-survivors have the option to receive medical care and typically their most common questions is “Am I OK?” Holly Olson and Alaine Ripley discuss medical options following sexual assault, including the option to receive a medical forensic exam. This webinar includes where to go, explanation of consent, elements of the medical forensic exam and what providing patient-centered care looks like. Presenters Holly Olson and Alaine Ripley have been practicing as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) with…
Find out more »Plant ID 101 Workshop
Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers presents a workshop to learn simple observation techniques for identifying plants based on features and characteristics. Participants will be equipped with basic skills to conduct field identification independently. The event is led by Dr. Amanda Grusz the Director of the Olga Lakela Herbarium.
Find out more »Heart of Touch: A Biodynamic Relational Workshop
A four-hour workshop facilitated by Miriam Kislak and Adam Sippola where participants "learn, practice and apply fundamental principles and skills of awareness and touch from a Biodynamic Craniosacral orientation and explore the collective healing potential at the confluence of dynamic stillness and relational mindfulness."
Find out more »Braver Angels Alliance Gathering
Attendees can listen to a 20-minute snippet from the Braver Angels political podcast and then join a discussion afterward.
Find out more »Navigating Food Allergy and Special Dietary Needs
Do you know someone with a food allergy? The ALLEIA Project is hosting a session to learn about all the aspects of living with a food allergy. Learn what a food allergy is, how to manage daily life, the signs of a reaction and how to respond. Reserve your spot at eventbrite.com.
Find out more »Exonerated: One Wrongly-Convicted Death Row Inmate Shares His Story
Speaker Herman Lindsey was wrongfully convicted in 2006 and endured three years on death row for the robbery and murder of a Ft. Lauderdale pawn-shop owner. Prior to the speaker, visitors can attend the opening reception for the related UMD senior art exhibit "Exonerated" by Holly Brown from 4-6 p.m. at the Tweed Museum of Art. Food will be provided.
Find out more »Make-and-Take Dry Shampoo
Mix Cosmetiques hosts sessions for attendees to learn how to make dry shampoo for those busy days that there isn't much time to wash their hair. The class includes all the natural ingredients, essential oils and natural extracts needed to create a safe and natural dry shampoo. As a participant, mixers go home with their own four oz shaker (about a 4-6 month supply) container of a dry shampoo customized specifically for them. Workshops run from April 17-20. Registration is…
Find out more »Modern Collage Painting Workshop
This workshop is tailored for artists interested in modern collage painting techniques. It's a perfect blend of traditional painting and contemporary collage methods, offering a unique, creative experience. The class will cover techniques in modern collage such as layering, texture creation and color blending. Use various materials like paper, fabric and found objects in conjunction with painting to create a personal collage painting to take home — all supplies is provided.
Find out more »Angels and Demons: A Conversation with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP
Do people still believe in angels and demons? Is it possible to hold such beliefs today? Join St. Scholastica as they explore these questions and more from a Catholic perspective with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, instructor at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. Visit css.edu for the registration and webinar link.
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