November 15, 2016

Learning Folk Guitar

We have a new class open for registration: Learning Folk Guitar! Whether you want to kick-start your fantasy of being a freewheeling 60’s folk-singer, or just hope to become a stronger guitarist for any genre of music, the folk-method can be an empowering approach when applied to learning the guitar. We will be focusing onContinue Reading
Seat Caning
October 23, 2016

Seat Caning

Do you have a cane seat or stool with broken or sagging cane? It’s time to learn to repair it! In this class, you will learn to weave cane onto a footstool using the seven step hand caning method (see photo). All materials are included in the price of registration, including instruction, stool, cane, andContinue Reading
Frost River Old No. 3 Canoe Pack
October 19, 2016

Build Your Own Canoe Pack!

In this class, you will sew your own canoe pack! We will help you build the skills necessary to sew a fully functional envelope style, No. 3 canoe pack. Registration includes instruction, and all tools and materials. ALSO, participants will get a tour of the full production facility at Frost River. For more information andContinue Reading
October 11, 2016

Upcoming class – Locally Stuffed: Basic Sausage Making

Have you always wanted to learn how to make venison sausage? Or to make any kind of sausage from your own meat? Come join John and Jesse, who have been making sausage with their families for years! John’s family makes smoked Polish sausage with pork and beef. Jesse’s family makes fresh bratwurst using venison andContinue Reading
Photo by Cindy Lottes Photography
September 6, 2016

Adventure Training for Your Best Friend (and You!)

Have you always wanted to give skijoring a try? Or canicross? Or bikejoring? Well this is your opportunity! In this class, you will learn the basics of dryland sled dog sports training, the skills of which you can transfer to skijoring, bikejoring, canicross, etc. This class is appropriate for ANY sized dog! All dogs loveContinue Reading
Fermented Veggies
August 10, 2016

Ferment Your Own Veggies!

Fermenting your own vegetables is tasty, safe, easy, and good for you! Join us to learn how easy it is to preserve and enjoy your vegetables by fermenting them! Instructor Angela Krick will teach you all about the process of fermenting, and you will participate in making your own fermented vegetables. You will also haveContinue Reading
July 9, 2016

Introduction to Felting

In this introduction to felting class we will talk about some of the stories and traditions of felt making, while also learning how to craft felt for use in our own homes. Felt is an incredibly durable, beautiful, and useful fabric. From saddle pads to yurt walls, and from boots to travel bags, felt hasContinue Reading
Examples of Knitting
June 26, 2016

Knitting Foundations

Are you ready to learn to knit? In this class you will learn the basics of knitting, including the rib and stockinette stitches, you’ll learn how to decrease stitches, and by the end, you will leave with the skills to knit your very own lightweight hat (and depending on your speed, you may even finishContinue Reading
Eli Sagor Photo
June 16, 2016

Meet Your Northwoods Neighbors: Basic Tree ID

Close your eyes and picture your favorite place in northern Minnesota. We’d be willing to bet that trees are part of that picture. Trees give us color, shade, food, leaves to jump in, and a source of heat. Trees can also tell us a lot about our favorite places: What the soil is like, howContinue 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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