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Learn Lightwork MeditationLightwork Level 1 Meditation is a 7-class journey of self-discovery and personal empowerment. You learn the core components of your energy system and how to recharge them using meditation techniques. It is common to not know much about your energy system. But like your body, you can be aware of it and take care ofContinue Reading |
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Game NightJoin us for Game Night every Wednesday 5 pm – 8 pm at Dovetail Café! Cribbage and Board Games Free Admission |
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Sew Simple: Crafting a Canvas Lunch SackJoin us for “Sew Simple: Crafting a Canvas Lunch Sack” and dive into the world of sewing machines while crafting a stylish canvas lunch sack. In this hands-on class, you’ll gain essential sewing machine skills, from setting up your machine and threading the needle to mastering basic stitches and seam techniques. Designed for beginners, thisContinue Reading |
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Tortoise & Hare Footware Run ClubJoin us for a FREE weekly run group and explore Lincoln Park! No registration required. Just show up! Location: Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace Time: 6 pm every Wednesday. Meet at Dovetail a little before 6 pm. Runs: 30-45 minutes. Direction of the runs may vary, but the start and end will always be Dovetail. TheContinue Reading |
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Pressure Canning 101Just in time for your garden harvest, join us for Pressure Canning 101! Together we will learn basic pressure canning procedures, and everyone will get a chance to practice and go home with some canned green beans! Canning safety and equipment safety will be emphasized. We will discuss the benefits of pressure canning over theContinue Reading |
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Café ScientifiqueCafe 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. Monthly Topics JanuaryContinue Reading |
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Beginner Sewing Class Featuring Organizer PouchesAn Introduction to the Sewing Machine: In this course participants will be come familiar with and learn how to sew on a basic tabletop sewing machine. The conclusion of which will result in the beginner making a custom zippered organizer pouch to take home with them. Registration Includes Instruction and all materials are provided. YouContinue Reading |
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Speed FriendingSPEED 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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Fika & FiberJoin 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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Old Time Jam SessionCome 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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Community DanceTamarack 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 |
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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 6-12 essential botanicals to help you cope with winter ills and chills, the common ailments that frequent the season. You’ll feel more self sufficient once you learnContinue Reading |
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Open MicCome 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! |
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Nature Journaling and the Art of ObservationIn this class, the instructor will guide you in developing a practice of nature journaling—using words and sketches to record observations, reflections, and questions about nature. We will start in the Folk School classroom with time for participants to share their interests, goals, and ideas for what to include in a nature journal. Then weContinue Reading |
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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 |
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Kitchen BeersHumans have been brewing beer for eons. Using an infinite variety of ingredients and processes, we’ve been making fermented beverages since we originated as a species. While modern practices can be quite technical and require a great deal of equipment, the fundamentals of brewing are surprisingly simple. Beer was made at home for most ofContinue Reading |
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Writers Open MicWe’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. |
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PrintCraft: Exploring the Basics of Screen-Printing on TextilesIn 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. First, you’ll learn about traditional screen-printing techniques and then we will getContinue Reading |
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Fix-it ClinicJust 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. WLSSD is partnering with the Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host Fixit Clinics whereContinue Reading |
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Chaga Mushroom: Minnesota's Medicinal TreasureJoin herbalist Allison Austin for this in-depth class about all things Chaga! Did you know, growing on our local birch trees is one of the most potent medicinal mushrooms in the world? Chaga has been highly studied for its incredibly high nutrient content, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, it’s positive effects on cancer cells, ability toContinue Reading |
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Small Bowl CarvingCreate your very own small bowl using traditional green wood carving techniques. During class we will use gouges and hook knives to hollow out a small bowl of green wood. After removing the interior we will use axes, drawknives and carving knives to trim material off the outside and make our finish cuts. Blocks ofContinue Reading |
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Hardwood Cake KnifeA fun and simple project to take a block of thin wood, cut the outline with saws, shape the blade and handle portions with hand tools, and smooth it out with files and sandpaper. We will work with you to discover the techniques so that you can make a natural, hand carved cake knife thatContinue Reading |
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Ukrainian-Style Egg Decorating for ChristmasCome 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 |
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Craft Your Own Wooden TreeJoin us for a festive workshop where you’ll craft your very own wooden tree to celebrate the coziest time of the year! Using simple woodworking tools and warm, rustic materials, you’ll build a charming tabletop tree perfect for adding a little seasonal cheer to any space. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking forContinue Reading |
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Make a Felted ScarfTreat yourself, and create a colorful felted scarf that will keep you warm, and lift up your spirits throughout the winter! The magical felting process of marrying wool fibers and silk fabric together happens with soap and water and a rubberized drawer liner! Registration Includes All materials are provided ($25 value). You will be providedContinue Reading |
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Green Wood Shrink BoxesShrink boxes are a fun and easy way to create your own wooden containers using green wood sides and dry wood bottoms. Though they are called boxes most are round. The process is very simple: Hollow out a branch, cut a slot in the bottom of the cylinder and snap in a bottom piece. TheContinue Reading |
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Make a Felted ScarfTreat yourself, and create a colorful felted scarf that will keep you warm, and lift up your spirits throughout the winter! The magical felting process of marrying wool fibers and silk fabric together happens with soap and water and a rubberized drawer liner! Registration Includes All materials are provided ($25 value). You will be providedContinue Reading |
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Winging It: Weave a Birch Bark Bird!In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of weaving a small bird ornament using traditional birch bark techniques. You’ll explore the natural beauty and flexibility of birch bark and learn about sustainable practices for harvesting, all while producing a charming ornament! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this class is designedContinue Reading |
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Needle Felted OrnamentsHave you always wanted to try needle felting? Are you looking for a little special something to give for the holidays? Then this class is for you! Using cookie cutters as a template, you will fill them with wool roving and needle felt it into a solid piece. You’ll embellish your felted base with beads,Continue Reading |
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Beginner Spinning WheelHave you thought how cool it’d be to learn to spin wool fiber and make yarn with a spinning wheel? Here is your chance to try it out; you’ll soon be spinning a way!! Here’s what we’ll cover: – Basic principles of the spinning wheel – Wool characteristics and how to draft wool – SpinContinue Reading |
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Beginner Spinning WheelHave you thought how cool it’d be to learn to spin wool fiber and make yarn with a spinning wheel? Here is your chance to try it out; you’ll soon be spinning a way!! Here’s what we’ll cover: – Basic principles of the spinning wheel – Wool characteristics and how to draft wool – SpinContinue Reading |
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Carve a Butter SpreaderCarve your own wooden butter or jam spreader. This class is an introduction to the craft of green wood carving. We will start by practicing safety and proper knife grips. After that we will work on carving your very own spreader. Registration Includes All tools and supplies will be provided. Students will go home withContinue Reading |
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Introduction to Spoon CarvingJoin us for a 3 hour introduction to the craft of greenwood spoon carving. You will finish the class with your own hand carved serving spoon. For the first part of class we will study safety, knife grips and traditional techniques for carving. For the rest of the class you will apply what you haveContinue Reading |
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Sharpening for Spoon CarversKeeping tools sharp is an integral part of carving. We will work on the basic techniques of stropping and using sharpening stones for both carving knives and hook knives. We will also talk about blade geometry and maintaining a proper cutting edge. This introduction to sharpening is for spoon carving tools but the techniques couldContinue Reading |
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Craft Your Own Wooden TreeJoin us for a festive workshop where you’ll craft your very own wooden tree to celebrate the coziest time of the year! Using simple woodworking tools and warm, rustic materials, you’ll build a charming tabletop tree perfect for adding a little seasonal cheer to any space. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking forContinue Reading |
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What the Cluck! Beginner Chicken KeepingHave you ever dreamed of having a backyard chicken flock, but gotten overwhelmed with where to start? In this class, participants will learn the basics of chicken keeping and plan out their flock dreams! Learn about chicken anatomy, different chicken breeds, what to feed them, basic coop requirements, common chicken health issues, and more. This class willContinue Reading |
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Beginner Spinning WheelHave you thought how cool it’d be to learn to spin wool fiber and make yarn with a spinning wheel? Here is your chance to try it out; you’ll soon be spinning a way!! Here’s what we’ll cover: – Basic principles of the spinning wheel – Wool characteristics and how to draft wool – SpinContinue Reading |
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Beginner Spinning WheelHave you thought how cool it’d be to learn to spin wool fiber and make yarn with a spinning wheel? Here is your chance to try it out; you’ll soon be spinning a way!! Here’s what we’ll cover: – Basic principles of the spinning wheel – Wool characteristics and how to draft wool – SpinContinue Reading |
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Building an Appalachian Egg BasketIn this class, you will spend almost two months building an Appalachian Egg Basket! Together we will make hoops, weave rosettes to anchor the frame, and then add ribs to build out the frame. We need to spend so much time incrementally weaving the baskets closed to allow sufficient time for the willow weavers toContinue Reading |
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Two Day Spoon Carving WorkshopThis two day workshop covers all aspects of spoon carving, from splitting and axing, to spoon design, carving techniques, knife grips, safety and finishing cuts. If you’ve taken our Intro to Spoon Carving Class and want to learn more, this is the class for you. Class will meet from 9am – 4pm each day, withContinue Reading |
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Green Wood Shrink BoxesShrink boxes are a fun and easy way to create your own wooden containers using green wood sides and dry wood bottoms. Though they are called boxes most are round. The process is very simple: Hollow out a branch, cut a slot in the bottom of the cylinder and snap in a bottom piece. TheContinue Reading |
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Introduction to Spoon CarvingJoin us for a 3 hour introduction to the craft of greenwood spoon carving. You will finish the class with your own hand carved serving spoon. For the first part of class we will study safety, knife grips and traditional techniques for carving. For the rest of the class you will apply what you haveContinue Reading |
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