Duluth Folk School
Duluth, MN 55806 United States duluthfolkschool.com
Sep 2024
Learn Lightwork Meditation
Lightwork Meditation is a seven class journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. Learn the core components of your energy system and how to recharge them using meditation techniques. Register for the series at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Smartphone Photography
This class will cover the features and limitations of our cell phone cameras, offer guidelines for composition and a review of the editing options on our phones to enhance the pictures we take. We will also spend some outdoors applying what we’ve learned. Register a stop at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Become a Certified Vegan Pie Judge
Learn about the unique properties of the eggs, lard and dairy products used in traditional pie baking and the substitutes vegan bakers have discovered to make pies. Students will also learn the rules of the Plant Pie! Vegan Pie Contest and how to fairly judge a variety of different pies against each other. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Carve a Butter Spreader
This class is an introduction to the craft of green wood carving. Attendees will practice safety and proper knife grips, then work on carving their own wooden butter or jam spreader.
Find out more »Introduction to Spoon Carving
A three-hour introduction to the craft of greenwood spoon carving. Learn safety, knife grips and traditional techniques. Students will go home with a hand-carved spoon. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Nature Journaling and the Art of Observation
In this three-hour class that takes place both inside and outside, an instructor will guide students in developing a practice of nature journaling using words and sketches to record observations, reflections and questions about nature. Register online at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Waxing About Canvas
Dive into the time-honored art of outdoor waterproofing. Discover the ancient technique of applying wax and oils to natural fibers for enhanced water resistance in this immersive class. The class will provide students with the recipe, ingredients and knowledge for a simple wax treatment to protect your gear and embrace the outdoors in any weather. Feel free to bring along a small canvas item to personalize with your newfound skills. Reserve your spot at duluthfolkschool.com
Find out more »Plant Pie! Vegan Pie Contest
This contest has two categories: “Decadent” and “Close to the Plant”. These two distinct categories allow bakers to flex different skills. In the “Decadent” category, the goal is to make the pie taste and look the most like a “traditional pie” as one can. In the “Close to the Plant” category, bakers are invited to go off-script to make a delicious pie using the most natural and unprocessed ingredients they can.
Find out more »Introduction to Chocolate
In this class, participants will learn about the art of tasting chocolate with a guided lecture and discussion on all the flavors in chocolate. They will get hands-on experience pouring their own chocolate bar, selecting from a variety of flavors and inclusions to add.
Find out more »Oct 2024
Warm and Fuzzy: Craft Your Own Wool Sauna Hat
Dive into the art of sewing a cozy and functional sauna hat from soft, insulating wool. Teachers will guide you through each step of the sewing process, from pattern cutting and stitching to adding finishing touches. By the end of the class, you’ll have a custom-made sauna hat that’s not only stylish but also practical. Prior sewing experience is encouraged — feel free to bring your own sewing machine. Reserve your spot at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Mugwort Magic: Myth, Magic, Science and Herbal Smoke, Oh My!
Mugwort is a plant with much myth, legend, and magic attached. It is also deeply ingrained in herbalism traditions in many cultures. This class will explore the A to Z of the myths, magic, folklore and medicinal uses of mugwort. Participants will not only learn about mugwort, but make herbal remedies with it, as well as handcraft an herbal oil and smoke bundle to take home. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Sharpening for Spoon Carvers
This class will focus on the basic techniques of stropping and using sharpening stones for both carving knives and hook knives. Instructors will talk about blade geometry and maintaining a proper cutting edge. This introduction to sharpening is for spoon carving tools but the techniques could be applied to other tools and implements generally.
Find out more »Pressure Canning 101
This class teaches basic pressure canning procedures and discusses the benefits of pressure canning over the hot bath method. Attendees will learn about equipment needed for home canning, including canner selection and purchase tips. All participants will get hands-on experience and take home a jar of green beans.
Find out more »Winter Ills and Chills — Herbs to the Rescue
As Ole Man Winter blows into the north, be cozy and well in the comfort of your home with herbal goodies for your natural medicine cabinet. Learn about essential botanicals to help you cope with winter ills and chills. Create teas, tinctures, tonics and more. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
Find out more »Nov 2024
Exploring the Basics of Screen-Printing on Textiles
In this hands-on, exploratory workshop we will build our own silk-screens from three common items you may already have at home, learn how to use four different resist methods to create a stencil and add your own prints to a range of textiles. This is a fun and funky beginner class for you to dip your toes into the fantastic world of screen-printing. Grab your stop at duluthfolkschool.com.
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