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Learn Lightwork Meditation: Level 1Lightwork 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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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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Elements of PoetryIn this workshop, we will discuss ways to develop a writing habit and how to find inspiration for new poems. We will talk about some elements of poetry that make great poems and how we view our own work as compared to that of poets we enjoy reading. There will be some writing prompts andContinue 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. |
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Felted LuminaryYou will learn to create a felted lantern, first starting with a 2-D form, and turning it into a 3-D sphere big enough to hold a battery-powered tea light. The final approximate size will be about 4″ diameter. Turning dyed fleece from sheep into a felted piece is magical. Whether you are a first timeContinue 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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Art Through The Ages - Paleolithic ArtAre you interested in learning more about the history of art? Want to know more about what defines each art movement? Are you curious to try different art mediums in a supported environment? Join us for Art Through the Ages! A multi-week tour through some of the greatest art movements of all time, and aContinue 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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Demystifying Sewing MachinesDiscover the secrets of your sewing machine in “Demystifying Sewing Machines,” a hands-on class designed to build your confidence and understanding of this essential tool. We’ll dig into typical sewing machines and learn about the mechanics of how a stitch is formed, walk you through threading your machine and winding bobbins, and demystify the artContinue Reading |
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Folk School NightJoin us for Folk School Nights every Saturday from 5pm – 7pm! Good-hearted folk are invited to gather and see what’s going on at Duluth Folk School. We’ll have rotating activities and programming, so there’ll always be something new happening each Saturday. (Just step on in, Folk School Nights are completely free.) February’s Folk SchoolContinue Reading |
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Introduction to WatercolorThis class is perfect for individuals looking to try watercoloring. You will explore fundamental watercolor techniques including paint mixing, water use, and brushstrokes. This class provides the building blocks of watercolor in a fun and creative environment. Whether you’re new to painting or have experience, this class will be engaging for all. Registration Includes InstructionContinue 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 ObservationDo you enjoy exploring the world around you? Are you searching for new ways to sharpen your observation skills and deepen your knowledge about nature? Join this workshop-style class that focuses on nature journaling as a way to slow down, observe, and open yourself up to new discoveries. We’ll start in the Folk School classroomContinue Reading |
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Invasive Color: Using Invasive Species as Natural DyesMany 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 |
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Introduction to WatercolorThis class is perfect for individuals looking to try watercoloring. You will explore fundamental watercolor techniques including paint mixing, water use, and brushstrokes. This class provides the building blocks of watercolor in a fun and creative environment. Whether you’re new to painting or have experience, this class will be engaging for all. Registration Includes InstructionContinue Reading |
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Embroidered Needle CaseEmbroidery 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 |
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Mountain Biking for Mature RidersJoin 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 |
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Sharpening for Yard and Garden ToolsGet 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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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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Art Through The Ages - Classical Antiquity in GreeceAre you interested in learning more about the history of art? Want to know more about what defines each art movement? Are you curious to try different art mediums in a supported environment? Join us for Art Through the Ages! A multi-week tour through some of the greatest art movements of all time, and aContinue Reading |
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Aurora Photography 101In this class, you’ll learn everything from A-to-Z about aurora photography, including how to use your full frame camera, set up, initial settings, and understanding the data on SpaceWeatherLive. If time permits, beginning editing, and Lightroom will be covered. Registration Includes You go home with lecture notes, and the ability to know when, where andContinue 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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Fabulous Felted FlowersCome learn the art of wet felting and needle felting with raw wool fibers. We will be creating a 2-D felted piece of artwork that will measure about 10″ x 10″ when finished. Whether you have felted before, or are new to this art form, come join us! Warning: felting can be addicting! Registration IncludesContinue Reading |
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Hands on Clay - An Introduction to Pottery Wheel ThrowingIn this class you will learn to successfully throw functional pottery on the wheel. Students will learn how to throw cylinder shapes (the foundation for mugs and vases) and different bowl shapes. Students will receive individualized assistance in technique from an experienced ceramicist. You’ll have lots of time to play and experiment with throwing potteryContinue Reading |
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Duluth 101Duluth 101 is a new, free lecture series that brings our community together under one roof to hear from regional experts on the unique, fascinating, uplifting (and sometimes tragic) threads that make up the Zenith City. Whether you are a lifelong resident, recent transplant, or visitor, join us each month for a deep dive intoContinue 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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Art Through The Ages - High Italian RenaissanceAre you interested in learning more about the history of art? Want to know more about what defines each art movement? Are you curious to try different art mediums in a supported environment? Join us for Art Through the Ages! A multi-week tour through some of the greatest art movements of all time, and aContinue Reading |
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Wild Mushrooms 101During 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 |
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Native Orchids of the Arrowhead RegionThere 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 |
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Value Your Voice: Musical Mastery Through Mantra, Mindfulness, & MovementYou’re the only one with your voice and it is accessible to you anywhere, everywhere and anytime! The ability to sing can feel mysterious and magical, yet it is our right as humans to use our voices with confidence and clarity. In the practice of yoga, sung mantra is one of the earliest & centralContinue Reading |
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Introduction to WatercolorThis class is perfect for individuals looking to try watercoloring. You will explore fundamental watercolor techniques including paint mixing, water use, and brushstrokes. This class provides the building blocks of watercolor in a fun and creative environment. Whether you’re new to painting or have experience, this class will be engaging for all. Registration Includes InstructionContinue Reading |
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Nature Journaling and the Art of ObservationDo you enjoy exploring the world around you? Are you searching for new ways to sharpen your observation skills and deepen your knowledge about nature? Join this workshop-style class that focuses on nature journaling as a way to slow down, observe, and open yourself up to new discoveries. We’ll start in the Folk School classroomContinue Reading |
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Art Through The Ages - French RococoAre you interested in learning more about the history of art? Want to know more about what defines each art movement? Are you curious to try different art mediums in a supported environment? Join us for Art Through the Ages! A multi-week tour through some of the greatest art movements of all time, and aContinue Reading |
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Sign CarvingThis is an introduction to carving signs in wood with hand tools. You will learn the tools and techniques for incised and bas-relief carving, and the safety precautions to bear in mind. You will learn how to read wood grain and carve in harmony with it. In the process of creating your own custom signContinue Reading |
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Selecting, Using and Maintaining Vintage HandsawsThe purpose of this one-day block of instruction is to introduce students to saw selection, use and maintenance through proven traditional sawyering techniques that have endured throughout the centuries, back when communication moved at the speed of a horse or a sail. Much of the information below has been forgotten when generations of woodworkers followingContinue Reading |
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Art Through The Ages - Impressionism and FauvismAre you interested in learning more about the history of art? Want to know more about what defines each art movement? Are you curious to try different art mediums in a supported environment? Join us for Art Through the Ages! A multi-week tour through some of the greatest art movements of all time, and aContinue Reading |
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The Giving ForestIn this class we explore the deep connections between the natural world, ourselves and the food we eat. We continue to exist because of the nourishment provided by the beings around us. Intaking food and having the food turn into our cells and tissues is a remarkable experience. We give back to the vegetation around usContinue 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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Floral Magic DesignIn this introduction to floral design class, you will work with locally grown flowers to learn about the proper processing of stems and core elements to design, with the goal of developing the skills to create full and well-balanced (and sometimes wild) arrangements. You will learn about the intricacies of each flower variety to betterContinue 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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Art Through The Ages - Cubism and Pop ArtAre you interested in learning more about the history of art? Want to know more about what defines each art movement? Are you curious to try different art mediums in a supported environment? Join us for Art Through the Ages! A multi-week tour through some of the greatest art movements of all time, and aContinue Reading |
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Dye Like a VikingJoin us for an exploration of natural dyes used in Viking textiles – vibrant greens, soft reds, lichen purples, deep golds, and rich blues – based on archeological evidence. You will learn to prepare dye baths, mordant fibers, modify colors, and identify dye plants. Students will receive eight 25-yard skeins of yarn to dye, enoughContinue Reading |
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Forest BathingInspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, Forest Bathing has been scientifically proven to boost immune strength, reduce stress, and improve cognitive functioning. During a Forest Bathing walk we will have the opportunity to slow down and carefully observe our senses. We may begin to notice incredible things about ourselves and the more-than-human worldContinue Reading |
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Urban HerbalHave you dabbled in herbalism and are now ready to take a deeper dive into learning and doing? Here’s a class that will help you create intentional, sustainable health. Urban Herbal is a full day course for city folks serious about herbs, wellness and being happy urban dwellers during these stressful times. Sure, you canContinue Reading |
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Become a Certified Vegan Pie Judge!You don’t need to be vegan or vegetarian to enjoy this class. You just need to have a love of sampling desserts! In this class, you will 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 delicious pies!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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Selecting, Using and Maintaining Vintage HandsawsThe purpose of this one-day block of instruction is to introduce students to saw selection, use and maintenance through proven traditional sawyering techniques that have endured throughout the centuries, back when communication moved at the speed of a horse or a sail. Much of the information below has been forgotten when generations of woodworkers followingContinue Reading |
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