$189
Students learn to create an acrylic landscape painting from an image of their choosing. Kyle leads students through the process in a very deliberate way, explaining the purpose of each layer from start to finish. Each student will get to bring home an extra canvas panel to paint at home. The course is 3 hours with time to pre-coat, sketch from a grid, paint broad strokes and fine details, finish the canvas with an acrylic varnish and add hanging hardware.
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$64
At Duluth Folk School participants create a unique set of earrings or a pendant using hand-dyed wool and seed beads with artist and natural dye enthusiast Ashley Bozman. Participants learn how to needle felt onto shapes and then finish off their design with a seed bead border. All materials will be provided.
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$68
Students learn to create a felted lantern, first starting with a 2-D form, and turning it into a 3-D sphere big enough to hold a battery-powered tea light. The final approximate size will be about 4″ diameter.
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$48
Art Through the Ages is a multi-week tour through thousands of years of art movements and a creative exploration of common art supplies. Each class consists of a 30-minute lecture where students explore and discuss key concepts, stylistic features and iconic artists from each art movement. Following the lecture, students dive into a creative project inspired by the current period and learn how to use various art mediums. In this session the class learns about Paleolithic Art (30,000 BCE- 10,000…
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$55
Demystifying Sewing Machines is a two-hour hands-on class designed to held understand sewing machines. The course covers typical sewing machines and offers opportunities to learn about the mechanics of how a stitch is formed, walking participants through threading a machine and winding bobbins, and demystify the art of adjusting tension for smooth and consistent results. Attendees can also explore needle types and sizes, learning how to match them to different threads and materials. By the end of this class, participants…
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Demystifying Sewing Machines is a two-hour hands-on class designed to held understand sewing machines....
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$68
Duluth Folk School hosts Introduction to Watercolor. Students will explore fundamental watercolor techniques including paint mixing, water use and brushstrokes.
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Duluth Folk School hosts Introduction to Watercolor. Students will explore fundamental watercolor techniques including...
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$35
This workshop-style class focuses on nature journaling. The class looks at a variety of ideas, tips and strategies for using words and sketches to create a personal journal. Students will go home with a fresh outlook on journaling and nature, information about available resources, and a new entry in their own unique nature journal.
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This workshop-style class focuses on nature journaling. The class looks at a variety of...
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$93
This workshop explores several invasive plants which can be used as natural dyes. Students will learn plant identification, a bit of natural history, methods to prevent spread of invasive species and how to use these otherwise undesirable species to create beautiful colors. Students will go home with a minimum of eight different dyed skeins, approximately 25 yards each. The instructor will provide yarn and all dye materials. Students should bring a plastic bag for samples.
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This workshop explores several invasive plants which can be used as natural dyes. Students...
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$68
In this class students explore fundamental watercolor techniques including paint mixing, water use and brushstrokes. This class provides the building blocks of watercolor.
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In this class students explore fundamental watercolor techniques including paint mixing, water use and...
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$61
In this class, students learn the basics of embroidery including different materials to use and how they interact, learn 10 different stitches and create a needle case (a traditional holder for embroidery needles).
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In this class, students learn the basics of embroidery including different materials to use...
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$48
Art Through the Ages is a multi-week tour through thousands of years of art movements and a creative exploration of common art supplies. Each class consists of a 30-minute lecture where students explore and discuss key concepts, stylistic features and iconic artists from each art movement. Following the lecture, students dive into a creative project inspired by the current period and learn how to use various art mediums. In this session the class learns about Classical Antiquity in Greece (700…
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$35
In this class, students learn everything about aurora photography, including how to use full frame camera, set up, initial settings and understanding the data on SpaceWeatherLive. If time permits, beginning editing, and Lightroom will be covered.
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In this class, students learn everything about aurora photography, including how to use full...
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$74
In this class students will learn to successfully throw functional pottery on the wheel. Students will learn how to throw cylinder shapes (the foundation for mugs and vases) and different bowl shapes. Students will receive individualized assistance in technique from an experienced ceramicist. Work will not be kept or fired in the kiln.
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Poets, creative writers and expressive people of all kinds are welcome to share their work at Duluth Folk School's Writers' Open Mic. Participants sign up for a five-minute slot.
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$65
There are 35 species of orchids in the Minnesota Arrowhead region, and they come in a wide variety of sizes, colors, shapes and seasonal blooms. This event is an opportunity to gain a better understanding and appreciation of these plants. This is a paired classroom and field-trip event. The trip may involve driving and hiking short distances over uneven ground. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
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$71
In the practice of yoga, sung mantra is one of the earliest and central components of the practice. In this workshop, attendees learn "voice science strategies" to support foundational mantras: So Hum, Om, AUM, Om shanti, shanti. Mantras are incorporated into a guided practice including kriyas, pranayama, asana, mudra and meditation that "supports the voice while quieting the mind." The workshop closes with singing mantra in community and voluntarily as soloists to culminate the workshop learning. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
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$68
Duluth Folk School hosts an introduction to watercolor class. This class is perfect for individuals looking to try watercolors. Students explore fundamental watercolor techniques including paint mixing, water use and brushstrokes. This class provides the building blocks of watercolor.
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Duluth Folk School hosts an introduction to watercolor class. This class is perfect for...
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$35
In this three-hour workshop-style class, attendees are guided in developing a practice of nature journaling, using words and sketches to record observations, reflections and questions about nature. The class begins in the Folk School with time for attendees to share their interests, goals and ideas for what to include in a nature journal. The group then moves outdoors to make observations and record them in their journals. Attendees finish with time together to share observations, questions and resources. If weather…
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$157
This class is an introduction to carving signs in wood with hand tools. Students learn the tools and techniques for incised and bas-relief carving, and the safety precautions to bear in mind. Students learn how to read wood grain and carve it. This is a three day class with the first session being held on June 30. Day two will be on July 7 and the last day will be July 14.
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This class is an introduction to carving signs in wood with hand tools. Students...
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$118
Students learn to select and use handsaws, exercise proper form when sawing and how to maintain/clean saws at Duluth Folk School.
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Students learn to select and use handsaws, exercise proper form when sawing and how...
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$75 – $125
This class explores the deep connections between the natural world and the food humans eat. Participants can reflect on the web of life and how profound insights can come from observing nature during this trip through the woods. A light vegetarian charcuterie lunch is included (and can be made gluten-free or cow-milk-free on request). Bringing a water bottle is encouraged. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
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$95
In this introduction to floral design class, students work with locally grown flowers to learn about the proper processing of stems and core elements to design, with the goal of developing the skills to create full and well-balanced arrangements. Students learn about the intricacies of each flower variety to better understand their needs as a cut flower, as well as the inspiring elements they can bring to your designs. By the end of class, students will have a better understanding…
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$88
Dye like a Viking is an exploration of natural dyes used in Viking textiles – based on archeological evidence. Students learn to prepare dye baths, mordant fibers, modify colors and identify dye plants. Students receive eight 25-yard skeins of yarn to dye, enough for them to create a project. This introductory class also discusses ethical harvesting, ways to modify colors and sources for further exploration. Students should bring a waterproof bag to bring their samples home.
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$55
Duluth Folk School presents this three-hour Forest Bathing walk, offering the opportunity to "slow down and carefully observe our senses." The organizers suggest "we may begin to notice incredible things about ourselves and the more-than-human world around us. In escaping the rapid pace of our everyday routines we may find unparalleled wonder in the moment and relax into the beauty all around us." The group will meet at the Lester Park gazebo. To register visit duluthfolkschool.com.
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