Duluth Folk School
Duluth, MN 55806 United States duluthfolkschool.com
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International Nelson Mandela Day Letters to Prisoners 2019
A number of Twin Ports organizations have joined to sponsor this special International Nelson Mandela Day Letters to Prisoners event. Paper, blank cards and stamps will be provided, with names and addresses of incarcerated people to write to. In addition to personal messages to prisoners, there will also be on hand inspirational quotes from Mandela to enclose.
Find out more »Heartbreak Affair
A Twin Cities-based classic country/old-school honky-tonk band. There will be a two-step dance lesson at the set break, around 7:45.
Find out more »Sew Your Own Backpack
In this four-session class, students will sew a range backpack. The fold-over top and closure keeps things secure, while the front zippered pocket keeps essentials within easy reach. Adjustable straps make it wearable in any season.
Find out more »What’s the Big Deal About Permaculture?
This class is for "anyone and everyone in love with, interested in (or even skeptical about) permaculture." The class covers its history, how and why it is relevant today. Instructors review the ethics and principles of permaculture, and discuss how to apply them. The instructor starts inside with a presentation about how they have incorporated permaculture techniques into her gardens, business and kitchen. Discussions include questions like, "what has worked or not worked for you in our unique region? What…
Find out more »Lyn Rye
Lyn Rye is a bassist, singer and composer currently based in Chicago who released a debut album, Roots of Rye, in January. In addition to performing as a solo artist, Rye can be found performing, recording and touring with artists such as the Salaam-Shalom Music Project (world folk), Al Scorch (alt-country), Ben Burden (hip-hop), Not Lovely (jazz/hip hop) and Evergreen (jazz). Rye frequently collaborates with OneBeat, a program funded by the U.S. State Department that brings together artists from around…
Find out more »Jacob Mahon
Jacob Mahon has been singing and song-writing out of Duluth, Minnesota since the fall of 2016. His music is heavily influenced by the country-blues and and rock and roll of the mid 20th century. A live performance usually includes "noteworthy guitar work, one or two poorly delivered jokes, lots of sweat and vocals."
Find out more »Deliberate Kin
Alex and Amanda Jo form the acoustic duo, Deliberate Kin. They released their first album, "Things Happen," over the winter. Their songs include lonesome folk with a bluegrass swing, driven by a groovy roots feel. "Things Happen" was produced by 9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor with additional instrumentation crafted by artists, Mike & Katie West Of Truckstop Honeymoon.
Find out more »McKain Lakey
McKain Lakey is a musician whose work "investigates themes of oppression and empowerment through the richness of American folk traditions." An instrumentalist, singer and songwriter, McKain performs as a solo artist, as part of the duo Woolly Breeches, and with other bands by invitation. She is an educator and facilitator who works with groups of all ages and backgrounds to deepen their understanding of the historical and technical foundations of music and to encourage personal exploration of voice and creative…
Find out more »Make Your Own Bitters
This class will help people learn how to start making their own bitters at home. The Duluth Folk School provides a large selection of herbs and bases to choose from and gives basic recipes to get participants started. From the medicine cabinet to the bar, bitters have a long history of curing ailments and flavoring drinks. Though they may seem mysterious, bitters are simply bitter and aromatic herbs and spices, infused or tinctured in spirits. Combining the various flavors is…
Find out more »Drive From Your Fiddle Bow
"Drive From Your Fiddle Bow: Easy Melodies, Challenging Bowing" is a workshop that focuses on rhythm and groove from advanced bowing patterns found in Midwestern and Southeastern American traditional fiddle music. The curriculum includes identifying and discussing tools and control that the bow has on a fiddler’s overall sound, and work on new techniques through short exercises and related traditional repertoire. The course features tunes with simple left hand fingerings, aided by cross tuning, so that students can concentrate on…
Find out more »Red Tail Ring w/ Camille Marsten
Red Tail Ring is on tour, and playing at the Duluth Folk School. Local musician Camille Marsten will be opening. Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp of Red Tail Ring create "lush, intricate arrangements of original folk music and traditional ballads" with banjo, fiddle, guitar and close harmonies. The Michigan-based band is fresh off their fourth full-length studio release, "Fall Away Blues." Featuring new songwriting fused with old-time and country blues themes, the album tackles topical subjects such as gun violence…
Find out more »Darn It!
Learn to repair garments during this two-hour class. Socks, sweaters, mittens – almost anything that is knitted, woven or even crocheted can be darned back into usable condition. Participants in this call will have time to work on a piece of clothing with help from the instructor and will go home with a darning needle and the know-how to repair almost any textile item. For more information and to register visit duluthfolkschool.com.
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