
Duluth Folk School
Duluth, MN 55806 United States duluthfolkschool.com
Oct 2023
Finding Your Flash: How to Tell a Story in 500 Words or Less
This two-hour class focuses on the fundamental building blocks of story by examining “story beats” in both literary classics and by reading flash fiction examples. The group will look at genre and literary fiction, allowing participants to find their voice within. After examining examples, participants will have a variety of prompts to craft a narrative (or they can come ready with their own ideas ready to edit). This class will provide the opportunity to work in pairs, editing and distilling…
Find out more »Carving a Female Face
Learn to carve a female face in relief out of a piece of basswood that is a little less than 1 inch in thickness but 14 inches wide and 11 inches tall. Go through several steps to learn about face proportions and how to remove the right amounts of wood in various places across the carving in order to make it look realistic. Registration is required.
Find out more »One event on Jun 17, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Aug 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Oct 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Dec 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Mar 18, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on May 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Jul 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Sep 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Nov 18, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Tamarack Folk Dancing
One event on Jun 17, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Aug 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Oct 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Dec 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Mar 18, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on May 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Jul 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Sep 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm
One event on Nov 18, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Tamarack Dance Association is hosting monthly folk dances with rotating live bands and callers. New dancers are invited to learn a new art form, and experienced dancers, musicians and callers will have the opportunity to continue developing their skills. These dances are free for members or $5 for a membership.
Find out more »Norwegian Rosemaling Rogaland Style
Learn about the basic strokes of the art form, paint flowers, scrolls and leaves and complete a Rogaland pattern. Paint, brushes and woodenware are supplied.
Find out more »Beginner Spinning Wheel
Participants in this Duluth Folk School class will learn to spin wool fiber and make yarn with a spinning wheel. The class covers: – Basic principles of the spinning wheel – Wool characteristics and how to draft wool – Spinning a ‘single’ yarn – Winding yarn off on a niddy-noddy – Learning to make a 2-ply yarn (if time permits) Registration is required at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Nov 2023
Minnesota-Swedish Bonad Folk Painting
In this four-hour introductory workshop, participants will gain new skills in Swedish figurative folk painting. The group will take coffee upstairs to the workshop for a slide show about Swedish folk painting, followed by a demonstration and composition building on paper and canvas. Then more coffee, or chai, if needed, and more painting. An optional hour lunch break will happen from 11 a.m. to noon. From noon to 1 p.m. students will complete their painting and share their work in…
Find out more »Birch Bark Stars
This two-hour Duluth Folk School class offers instruction on how to weave a star ornament from strips of birch bark. Participants will learn about sustainable birch bark harvest and how to prep weaving materials and what can be accomplished using this weaving technique. There are two course times available -- 9 a.m. and noon. Registration at duluthfolkschool.com is required.
Find out more »Birch Bark Stars
This two-hour Duluth Folk School class offers instruction on how to weave a star ornament from strips of birch bark. Participants will learn about sustainable birch bark harvest and how to prep weaving materials and what can be accomplished using this weaving technique. There are two course times available -- 9 a.m. and noon. Registration at duluthfolkschool.com is required.
Find out more »Make a Macrame Plant Hanger
This Duluth Folk School class teaches the basic macramé knots and how to apply them to make a custom chunky cotton plant hanger. Registration at duluthfolkschool.com is required.
Find out more »Ukrainian-Style Egg Decorating for Christmas
Ukrainian eggs, or pysanky, are created using a wax batik method. This three-hour Duluth Folk School class examines traditional design elements, what the colors symbolize, and some of the stories associated with the eggs. During the class, participants will learn to use a kistka (tiny funnel on a stick) to draw with melted wax on egg shells. Once they’ve drawn the initial design, they will dye the egg in a light color, add more wax, and dye again in the…
Find out more »Jan 2024
Flower Magic for Deep Winter Survival
This Duluth Folk School class teaches the basics of the energetic properties of flowers. Participants will leave with a custom flower essence to support their or their loved ones in surviving and thriving in deep winter. Registration at duluthfolkschool.com is required.
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