$45
In this class Ken Gilbertson, who has 50 years of experience leading trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), will share planning tips from permits, route selection, food planning, safety and equipment. Students will leave this workshop with the knowledge and skills to be confident in organizing their own trip into the BWCAW. The knowledge and skills learned in this workshop apply to any backcountry trip planning. Student Requirements: Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: This class is for anyone Best…
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$25
Duluth Folk School teaches a class all about native wildflowers. Students will learn about native wildflowers, how to grow them using the ‘Winter Sowing’ method and complete a hands-on activity during class. All materials are provided, and students will go home with their own ‘mini-greenhouse’ planted with wildflowers. Before The class will also overview garden site preparation and proper planting techniques.
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$29
The hosts of this event describe that, "in untrained or malicious hands, a penny whistle can be an instrument of torture." In this class, attendees study techniques for getting "surprisingly wonderful" sounds out of these little devices. Participants receive instruction starting with the basics of how the whistle works, and ending with suggestions for continuing practice. Each technique can be practiced during the session while he instructor "shamelessly demonstrates as often as needed." Musicians can bring their own whistle, preferably…
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$66
Duluth Folk School hosts a Creating Mobiles class taught by a instructor who has been making mobiles for years. Students will learn how to make mobiles out of any objects, techniques for bending wire to form the structure of a piece using simple hand tools, what to use for basic parts, and where they can be found/bought. Students will also learn about the subtle differences that distinguish a good mobile from a poor one and will build a small “desktop…
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Cajun Finn and the Po’ Boys is a six-piece traditional-style New Orleans group composed of local jazz musicians playing classics like "Alexander’s Ragtime Band," "Basin Street Blues," "Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans," "Sweet Georgia Brown," "When the Saints Go Marching In" and more.
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Duluth Folk School holds free weekly gatherings for instructors, students, craftspeople, artists and people of all kinds. Featured are demonstrations of traditional and practical skills, a variety of old and modern tools to examine, odd and useful books to look at and more.
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$43
Duluth Folk School hosts “Demystifying Sewing Machines,” a hands-on class designed to build confidence and understanding of sewing machines. Students will learn all about typical sewing machines and the mechanics of how a stitch is formed. Students will also be walked through threading their machine and winding bobbins. Student Requirements: Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: No special skills required. Best for Age: 18 and older Bring: If you have your own sewing machine that you would like to learn about you can…
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Duluth Folk School hosts “Demystifying Sewing Machines,” a hands-on class designed to build confidence...
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$62
Duluth Folk School teaches the fine art of edge restoration using simple, effective techniques that work for kitchen knives, pocket knives, scissors and even lawn tools. Students may bring in objects to sharpen. Materials cost includes a small sharpening toolkit that students will use in class and then take home.
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$78
Duluth Folk School teaches Kitchen Beers class in which students will learn how to brew their own beer. During this workshop, students will learn: - How to brew beer. The class will brew a gallon of beer using malted grains, hops, yeast, and water. - How to bottle the beer. Students will prime the beer for carbonation, bottle it and learn how to know when it’s ready to drink. Students will have the opportunity to sample a variety of beers…
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$90
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn to cut wood, basic joinery and sew seams. Students will leave the class with their own versatile folding chair.
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$59
Get to know the mechanics of roasting coffee in this class and employ a wide range of tools from woks to whirley-pops to cast-iron skillets to popcorn makers.
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Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. WLSSD has partnered with Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host regular events where people can learn how to fix their stuff. Volunteers specialize in a variety of repair skills, including electronics and small appliances, woodworking and furniture, watches and jewelry, clothing and upholstery, sports and outdoor gear, ceramics, artwork and more.…
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$68
Duluth Folk School hosts an introduction to watercolor painting class. Students will explore fundamental watercolor techniques including paint mixing, water use and brushstrokes. Instruction and all supplies are included. Participants will learn the basics of watercolor, learning different techniques and tools useful for creating watercolor pieces. Participants will go home with several water color paintings that they have made as well as knowledge to keep on creating.
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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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$59
Duluth Folk School teaches how to roast coffee. Students will start by getting to know the mechanics of roasting and will employ a wide range of tools from woks to whirley-pops and cast iron skillets to popcorn makers. Student Requirements: Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: This class is for anyone Best for Ages: 18 and older Students should bring: Students are welcome to bring whatever equipment they may have including, but not limited to: Whirley-Pops, Woks, Cast Iron Skillets, Electric Popcorn Makers,…
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$49
Duluth Folk School hosts a class that teaches hand drumming for beginners. During this class students will learn the basics of playing hand drums, with a focus on djembe style drums. Students will learn the different sounds that they can make with a drum, and how to use those different sounds to develop basic rhythms. The class will also teach about the different kinds of hand drums and what to look for if students are interested in buying a drum.…
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$95
In this hands-on class, students will learn how to craft a sturdy and stylish wooden tote. Over the course of the workshop, students will explore essential skills such as measuring, cutting and assembly.
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$128
Duluth Folk School teaches how to make a hammock. In this hands-on class, students transform a stack of fabric, cord, and thread into a portable nylon hammock. Using Airwave ripstop nylon, students will learn essential outdoor gear construction techniques such as material selection, sewing methods and sewing machine adjustments. While previous sewing experience is recommended, all enthusiasts eager to dive into crafting their own gear are welcome. Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: This class is for anyone Best for Ages: 18 and…
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$93
Duluth Folk School hosts a cooking class. In this class, new and experienced cooks will explore cooking for the season. They’ll go over what’s in that first CSA box of the season and what to expect to find at farmers markets and grocery stores — from rhubarb and ramps, to peashoots and fiddleheads. Students can bring questions about how to select, store, preserve, and cook with produce. Then, students will bake a savory vegetable galette; blend up a bright and…
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$85
Duluth Folk School teaches how to make challah and babka. Challah is a central part of every Jewish Shabbat observance and babka is its sweet chocolatey cousin. Participants will get hands-on experience mixing, kneading and braiding their own loaves of babka and challah and learn about the traditions behind them. Skill Level/Prerequisite Skills: No previous experience required Best for Age: 7 and older, 15 and under requires an adult to participate You should bring: An apron
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Duluth Folk School teaches how to make challah and babka. Challah is a central...
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