Mar 2024
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 »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 »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 »Selecting, Using and Maintaining Vintage Handsaws
The purpose of this one-day block of instruction is to introduce students to saw selection, use and maintenance through proven traditional sawyer techniques. This one-day class is intended to empower student to know how to select and use handsaws, exercise proper form when sawing, and how to maintain and clean these saws. Registration is required
Find out more »Norwegian Telemark Rosemaling
Learn to paint Norwegian Telemark and the basic strokes, flowers, linework and color palette for this style of rosemaling. At the end of the class, bring home your nice finished piece. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Altar Box Painting Jam Session
Duluth Folk School hosts an altar box painting workshop. Participants will create their own altar box in two phases: on the new moon they will pick out and paint their alter box. Then, on the full moon, participants will gather again to finish their creations. Registration is required.
Find out more »Nature Journaling and the Art of Observation
Be guided in developing a practice of nature journaling using words and sketches to record observations, reflections and questions about nature. Each class will start indoors with discussion and practice of basic sketching techniques, then move outdoors for making observations and recording them in a journal. Registration is required at duluthfolkschool.com — this class will meet on Tuesday mornings for three consecutive weeks.
Find out more »Learn to Knit Two-Sided Cables
Learn how to create two-sided cables that are just as pretty on the front as the back. Work with a swatch to practice on and go home with an original pattern for a cable and lace scarf. Also learn how to convert almost any cable pattern to the two-sided version with simple pattern modifications. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
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 »Beginner Sewing Class Featuring Organizer Pouches
Participants will become familiar with and learn how to sew on a basic tabletop sewing machine and make a zippered organizer pouch to take home with them. Registration is required.
Find out more »Garden Herbs For Mental Health Support
Come learn about herbs that you can grow or forage and how they can support your mental health balance. Craft your own tea blend to take with you and make a dream map for your future garden. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Chocolate Making: Bean to Bar
Duluth Folk School hosts a chocolate bar making workshop: Chocolate Making: Bean to Bar. Registration is required for this workshop and it is best for ages 13 and older.
Find out more »May 2024
Make Your Own Bug Spray
Learn about local plants and essential oils that you can use to make your own bug spray to keep mosquitoes and ticks away this summer. Each person will make their own big spray to take home and use afterwards. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Two Day Spoon Carving Workshop
This two day workshop covers all aspects of spoon carving, from splitting and axing, to spoon design, carving techniques, knife grips, finishing cuts and even safety. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »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 »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.
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