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Lindy Hop for Beginners - 6 CountJoin 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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Build a Wooden Garden ToteLearn basic woodworking and joinery techniques while creating a delightful companion for the yard and garden. Perfect for carrying tools, gardening supplies, or other essentials, this wooden tote is designed with both function and form in mind. Over the course of the workshop, you’ll learn basic skills necessary to create simple and functional boxes fromContinue Reading |
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Lindy Hop: Mixing 6 & 8 CountJoin 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!) ThisContinue 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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The Flying Tortoises Run ClubWelcome 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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Basic Building Blocks of Timber FramingWe are excited to offer a class taught by master timber framer Gerald David. (You’ve probably seen the iconic cabin inside Duluth Folk School: that was build by Gerald!) This class is meant to familiarize you with the bread and butter basics of the timber framing trade. The series of 6 weeks of Fridays willContinue 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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Slow Friending: Conversations and ConnectionJoin Duluth Folk School and a small cohort of like-minded people for one-on-one conversations. We’ll use a rotational mixer to ensure everyone meets everyone. We’ll conclude with an optional meal (not included) together at Dovetail Cafe. “Slow Friending” is a calmer and slightly slower variation of our popular “Speed Friending” events. Unlike Speed Friending, thisContinue 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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Chainsaw Bar & Chain MaintenanceKeep 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 |
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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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Demystifying SergersDiscover the secrets of the serger in this class about a useful-but-mysterious sewing machine. We’ll dig into how sergers (sometimes known as overlockers) work, offer some threading tricks, and demystify tension adjustments for clean, balanced stitches. You’ll explore the differences between 3-, 4-, and 5-thread machines and stitches, and learn how each setup is usedContinue Reading |
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StoryfolkStoryfolk 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 |
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Make Your Own Root BeerRoot 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 |
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Pruning and Training Fruit TreesDo you find pruning your fruit trees to be a daunting task? It can be tricky at first to know what to cut, but with a few principles and a little practice it can go from daunting task to pleasant yearly ritual. In this class you’ll learn the difference between training and pruning, what theContinue Reading |
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Folk School NightJoin us for Folk School Night 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. (Just step on in, Folk School Nights are completely free.) |
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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. |
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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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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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Storytelling 101: Crafting the Personal TaleJust about everyone has a story they end up telling at parties or when sitting around the campfire. In this workshop, you will learn how to transform those off‑the‑cuff tales into well-crafted, engaging stories that can hold an audience at a storytelling event or open mic. Workshop participants will offer and receive constructive feedback inContinue Reading |
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Community Climate LeadersCommunity Climate Leaders-Duluth cohort! The new Community Climate Leaders program from the University of Minnesota Extension aims to empower community members to enact change at the local level. Program participants will: Learn how climate change is affecting their communities Discover meaningful actions they can take now Learn how to communicate about climate using your personal climateContinue Reading |
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Lindy Hop for Beginners - 8 CountJoin 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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Lindy Hop: ConnectionsJoin 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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Catching Memories: Creating Travel JournalsIn this class you will get started on your own travel journal for a past trip and create a blank one to take on the next one! As part of your class fee you will receive – supplies to make two A6/pocket notebooks, a sample pack of pens, a double-sided tape runner, and a fewContinue Reading |
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Finding your NARRATIVEReclaim your narrative, refine your words, and revel in the joy of writing your unique story! Memoirs and creative nonfiction explore themes of being human through personal narratives. While deeply personal, they have threads of truth woven throughout their pages. We will harness your funny, dark, or intriguing experiences in order to craft impactful prose!Continue 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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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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Leathercraft BasicsCome 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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Making a Penny Whistle Sound GoodIn untrained or malicious hands, a penny whistle can be an instrument of torture. In this class we will study several techniques for getting surprisingly wonderful sounds out of these little devices. You will receive instruction starting with the basics of how the whistle works and ending with suggestions for continuing practice. Each technique canContinue Reading |
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Make Your Own Cold Process SoapWant to learn to make cold-process soap from scratch? Then this is the perfect class for you! Although it may seem complicated when you are first starting out, making your own soap from scratch using all-natural ingredients can be both fun and rewarding ~ not to mention extremely addicting! Why are people drawn to makingContinue Reading |
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From Seed to Sprout: Growing Vegetables & Flowers at HomeDuring this class, you will learn how to successfully start vegetable and flower seeds indoors using a simple, effective setup that works well in our northern climate. You’ll discover when to start different crops, how to choose the right soil and containers, and how to manage light, warmth, and moisture to grow sturdy, healthy seedlings.Continue 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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Blacksmithing: Camp IronsThis class is set up so that you can come in at almost any level of blacksmithing experience and complete camp related items from the simplicity of tent stakes to the complexity of a fully functional cook stand or grill. People with no blacksmithing experience should probably keep it simple, making things like fire steels,Continue Reading |
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Brewing for BeginnersUsing an infinite variety of ingredients and processes, humans have been brewing beer for 10,000 years. Until recently, beer was a distinctly local product, relying on ingredients grown on the farm or foraged nearby. It was inherently seasonal in nature. While modern brewing can be quite technical and require specific equipment, the fundamentals of brewingContinue Reading |
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Chimney Fire: Understanding ChimneysThis one-of-a-kind class brings together a local chimney expert, the fire department, and a little bit of building for a special class. Whether you are a homeowner, builder, home buyer, or DIYer, you will leave class with an understanding of the differences between good chimneys and bad chimneys. Over the course of three sessions, you’llContinue Reading |
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Introduction to Relief CarvingParticipants in this class will be provided with the materials and access to tools needed to produce a carved wall piece in basswood. You will learn the techniques and skills to use three different gouges to produce the textures that creates the shadows and depth of your project. After a time of direct instruction youContinue Reading |
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Make Your Own BittersGot the itch to become a true cocktail-ian? Then you’ve no doubt wondered how to make your own bitters! Those little dropper bottles filled with the essence of various uncommon roots, barks, and spices are like a time warp back to the good old days of drinking, and we’ve long been aware of the healingContinue 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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Natural Watercolor Making WorkshopDuring 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 |
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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. Resource Renew is partnering with the Duluth Folk School and Duluth Makerspace to host Fixit ClinicsContinue Reading |
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