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Date	Event	Venue
May 24, 2026 5:00 pm	Open Mic Come share your music! (Or come hear some great local musicians!) If you’d like to play or perform, you can register for a time slot when you arrive. We’re a friendly community where everyone is welcome — and we’d love to have you join us!	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 27, 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	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 27, 2026 5:30 pm	Chainsaw Bar & Chain Maintenance Keep your chainsaw in top cutting shape with this hands-on class focused on essential maintenance skills. In this session, you’ll learn how to keep your saw cutting properly and safely. We’ll cover how to sharpen a chainsaw chain, care for and dress the bar, and understand the wear patterns that can affect performance and safetyContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
May 27, 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	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 29, 2026 5:30 pm	Make Your Own Root Beer: Adult and Child Root Beer was once a fermented, probiotic beverage that people relied upon as a tonic in the spring. It was made from an array of locally sourced roots & herbs sweetened with sap tapped from local trees. Naturally fermented with wild yeast, these historic root beers are worlds away from what modern soda companies makeContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Sold Out
May 30, 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	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
May 30, 2026 5:30 pm	10th Anniversary Kick-Off On May 30th, please come to our 10th Anniversary Kick-Off! Friends old and new are welcome to come and gather. You can hear from Carmel DeMaioribus, Director of Duluth Folk School, about the past and future of Duluth Folk School — and celebrate every member of our community, as we all strive to build aContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 3, 2026 5:30 pm	Mountain Biking for Mature Riders Join our four-session mountain biking class designed specifically for mature audiences looking to enhance their comfort and confidence on the trails. Perfect for novices and those seeking to refine their skills, this course covers essential topics such as equipment selection and setup, balance, body positioning, and cadence. You’ll learn to navigate uphills and downhills safely,Continue Reading		Register
June 4, 2026 6:00 pm	Café Scientifique Cafe Scientifique Twin Ports is dedicated to creating a more curious, informed, and collaborative society by hosting free monthly public discussions in science, technology, and more. Local experts are invited to share their knowledge with the public in a relaxed, discussion-oriented format. Topics are diverse, and all are welcome to attend.	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 5, 2026 5:30 pm	Dovetail Trivia! Hosted by the nefariously big-hearted Nick Heck, come have a fun evening with great people in a great space. Recommended team size is 6. (We’ll help teams form, so don’t worry if you’re solo or just with a friend!) 1st round: General knowledge 2nd round: Current events 3rd round: Sports 4th round: Night’s theme 5thContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 6, 2026 1:00 pm	Galls, Burls and Brooms! Oh My! This workshop will focus on exploring the lilliputian world of galls, burls, witches brooms and non-metazoan plant diseases as well as the plants they grow on. Galls are little hidden insect homes inside plants. You’ve definitely seen some before, such as the ping-pong ball sized lumps on goldenrod. We will start with some basic IDContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
June 6, 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	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 7, 2026 3:00 pm	Learn and Sing Sea Shanties! Ahoy me hearties! Come sing sea shanties at Duluth Folk School! Chanteyman Paul Webster will help everyone learn and sing a variety of work songs. Experienced and inexperienced singers welcome.	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 12, 2026 5:30 pm	Writers Open Mic We’re inviting poets, creative writers, and expressive people of all kinds to share their work at our Writers’ Open Mic. We welcome anyone. Come and share your creativity, or just come and listen! Five minute limit.	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 18, 2026 5:00 pm	Wild Mushrooms 101 During this class, you will learn about foraging and identifying wild mushrooms. We will discuss some basic information about mushrooms, steps for identifying mushrooms, steps for foraging mushrooms, common edible mushrooms, common toxic mushrooms, recommended resources, etc. You will also get to handle real mushrooms to get some hands-on experience with some of the mushroomsContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Sold Out
June 19, 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	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 19, 2026 6:00 pm	Native Orchids of the Arrowhead Region There are 35 species of wild, native orchids in the Minnesota Arrowhead region, and they come in a wide variety of sizes, colors, shapes, and seasonal blooms.  Here is an opportunity to learn about these delightful plants so that when you encounter them in the field, you will have a better understanding and appreciation ofContinue Reading		Register
June 20, 2026 7:00 pm	Community Dance Tamarack Dance Association is hosting a folk dance at the Dovetail Cafe/Duluth Folk School! Rotating live band with caller every month. 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. To ensure youth safety and a positive dance experience for participants,Continue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 25, 2026 6:00 pm	Introduction to 2-D Felting: Using Prefelts to Create a Wet Felted Artwork Come learn the art of wet felting with beautifully dyed sheep wool! In this class you will learn how to use ‘pre-felts’ to create a one-of-a-kind artwork inspired by a theme of your choice.  Think: landscape, animals, spring flowers, cityscape, etc.  The possibilities are endless! We will be creating a 2-D felted piece of artworkContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
June 26, 2026 5:30 pm	Storyfolk Storyfolk is where you tell a story. Each teller gets 5 to 8 minutes. (Rule: no notes or reading. This is telling a story.) The stories should be okay for all ages, but the emphasis is entertainment for adults. An old rule of story is that you can take your listeners anywhere but bring themContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
June 26, 2026 6:00 pm	Introduction to Watercolor Welcome to watercolor! Watercolor paint is an incredibly playful and flexible medium to work with, but many people do not know where to start. This class breaks down all of the basics. In this class, you will learn all of the basic skills that you need to begin watercolor painting. You will learn how toContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
July 10, 2026 6:00 pm	Introduction to Watercolor Welcome to watercolor! Watercolor paint is an incredibly playful and flexible medium to work with, but many people do not know where to start. This class breaks down all of the basics. In this class, you will learn all of the basic skills that you need to begin watercolor painting. You will learn how toContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
July 11, 2026 12:30 pm	Natural Watercolor Making Workshop During this class we will dive the process of creating natural watercolors from plant to palette! Pigment is all around us, and we will explore the process of “laking” for pigments made from organic matter, as well as creating earth pigments from inorganic materials. Expect this session to be packed with information, and any folksContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
July 11, 2026 3:30 pm	Fix-it Clinic Just because it’s broken doesn’t mean it belongs in the trash can! Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece, or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. Resource Renew is partnering with the Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host Fixit ClinicsContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Main Hall	More Information
July 16, 2026 5:30 pm	Ecoprinting Silk Scarves Plants contain a variety of natural pigments that can be printed directly onto fabrics in a technique called ecoprinting (also known as ‘contact dyeing’). You’ll take a silk scarf, lay out a design in leaves and flowers, and learn how to roll it into a bundle. You’ll take your completed roll home to bake. TheContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
July 31, 2026 6:00 pm	Introduction to Watercolor Welcome to watercolor! Watercolor paint is an incredibly playful and flexible medium to work with, but many people do not know where to start. This class breaks down all of the basics. In this class, you will learn all of the basic skills that you need to begin watercolor painting. You will learn how toContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
August 2, 2026 12:00 pm	Invasive Color: Using Invasive Species as Natural Dyes Many of the plants we now consider invasive species were brought to this country for a purpose. This workshop explores several invasive plants which can be used as natural dyes. There’s no guilt about peeling off the bark or pulling up the whole plant to make these dye baths! You will learn plant identification, aContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
August 20, 2026 5:00 pm	Wild Mushrooms 101 During this class, you will learn about foraging and identifying wild mushrooms. We will discuss some basic information about mushrooms, steps for identifying mushrooms, steps for foraging mushrooms, common edible mushrooms, common toxic mushrooms, recommended resources, etc. You will also get to handle real mushrooms to get some hands-on experience with some of the mushroomsContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
September 10, 2026 5:00 pm	Beginner Embroidery: Making an Embroidered Needle Book Embroidery work is an old art form used both to decorate and to repair. Recently, embroidery has made a major resurgence. Designs are showing up on everything from traditional folk garments to modern runways. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of embroidery including different materials to use and how they interact, learn 10 differentContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
September 17, 2026 5:00 pm	Wild Mushrooms 101 During this class, you will learn about foraging and identifying wild mushrooms. We will discuss some basic information about mushrooms, steps for identifying mushrooms, steps for foraging mushrooms, common edible mushrooms, common toxic mushrooms, recommended resources, etc. You will also get to handle real mushrooms to get some hands-on experience with some of the mushroomsContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register
November 19, 2026 5:00 pm	Ukrainian-Style Egg Decorating for Christmas Come learn a centuries-old craft found throughout Eastern Europe! While Ukrainian eggs (pysanky) are traditionally associated with Easter, the art form lends itself well to Christmas as well. Ukrainian eggs, or pysanky, are created using a wax batik method.  We’ll examine traditional design elements, what the colors symbolize, and some of the stories associated withContinue Reading	Duluth Folk School Library	Register