Next session starts: April 14, 2026 5:00 pm

Lindy Hop for Beginners - 8 Count

Join us to learn Lindy Hop, a vibrant historical Black dance that developed in Harlem during the 1920s and 30s. In these classes, you’ll discover how to connect with the music of the era and learn the art of partnered dance connection and touch. (Don’t worry, fellow Midwesterners – we’ll ease you into it!) ThroughoutContinue Reading
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Next session starts: April 14, 2026 6:30 pm

Lindy Hop: Connections

Join us to learn Lindy Hop, a vibrant historical Black dance that developed in Harlem during the 1920s and 30s. In these classes, you’ll discover how to connect with the music of the era and learn the art of partnered dance connection and touch. (Don’t worry, fellow Midwesterners – we’ll ease you into it!) NowContinue Reading
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Next session starts: April 15, 2026 5:00 pm

Game Night

Join us for Game Night every Wednesday 5 pm – 8 pm at Dovetail Café! Cribbage and Board Games Free Admission  
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Next session starts: April 15, 2026 5:30 pm

Sharpening for Yard and Garden Tools

Get your tools in top shape for the season! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to sharpen and maintain a variety of common garden and yard tools, including shovels, hoes, pruners, loppers, shears, axes, lawnmowers, and more. We’ll cover how to assess blade condition, choose the right sharpening tools (files, stones, grinders), and restoreContinue Reading
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Next session starts: April 15, 2026 6:00 pm

The Flying Tortoises Run Club

Welcome to the club. Everyone is invited! The Flying Tortoises group is the brainchild of several members of the Duluth running community who wanted to build an open environment for all who want to run! No matter race, gender identity, pace, or anything else, you are welcome with us. We meet every Wednesday at 6Continue Reading
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Next session starts: April 16, 2026 5:00 pm

Leathercraft Basics

Come join our 3-hour class where you’ll craft your own leather slip wallet. Designed for beginners, this class requires no previous experience and all materials are included. We’ll talk briefly about types of tanned leather, the basic tools necessary, and saddle stitching. After choosing your piece of leather you’ll cut, punch, and hand stitch aContinue Reading
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Next session starts: April 17, 2026 5:45 pm

Speed Friending

SPEED FRIENDING returns at Dovetail Cafe! Everyone will meet everyone one-on-one. By the time we finish, we’ll all have more acquaintances than we did before! Hurray! Whether you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert, young or old, from near or far, or someone in-between all those — we want you to come! Everyone is welcomeContinue Reading
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Next session starts: April 18, 2026 8:30 am

Fika & Fiber

Join us for a free, drop-in knitting and fiber arts group! Saturdays at 8:30 am at the Dovetail Cafe. Come share a cuppa’ and craft! *Fika is a beloved Swedish custom of pausing for a moment of quality time to connect with others, often with a cup of coffee and a sweet treat. Please note:Continue Reading
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Next session starts: April 18, 2026 5:00 pm

Old Time Jam Session

Come on down for a free old time music jam session at the Duluth Folk School! Bring a fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, or bass and learn new tunes! Play along, or just sit back and listen to old chestnuts and local favorites, played in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to play along, listen,Continue Reading
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1917 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55806

Duluth Folk School
Office: 218-216-6929 or info@duluthfolkschool.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday (9 am – 1 pm)

Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace
Cafe: (218) 481-7888 or kitchen@dovetailcafe.com
Marketplace: market@dovetailcafe.com
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday (8 am – 8 pm); Monday & Tuesday (8 am – 3 pm)

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