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Canceled - Finding Your VIEW: How to leverage points of viewFrom the intimacy of first-person to the detached all-knowing omniscient narrator, point of view makes an impact on how a reader understands stories. This course will examine first, second, and third-person points of view as well as omniscient. Through reading examples of each, the group will gain a better understanding of what works, what doesn’t,Continue 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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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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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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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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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.) |
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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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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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Delft Tile WorkshopIn this class, we will be making our own delft tiles. Each student will roll out and cut 4″ x 4″ porcelain tiles, and use authentic cobalt oxide to paint on a design of their choice. We will look over tile examples from history, and brainstorm ideas of what each student would like to portray.Continue 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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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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Four Braid T-Shirt RugPut all those old t-shirts you never wear anymore to good use by up-cycling them into a four-strand braided rug! Other than a tiny bit of hand sewing to get the rug started, there is no sewing. You will prep the t-shirts, start braiding, make some progress, then be shown how to finish off yourContinue 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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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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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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Magical Manifestation CandlesLight a fire under your 2025 goals with a magical manifestation candle! Using the principles of visualization and collage we will create personalized vision candles and learn how to use them with focused intent to bring your wishes into your life. Registration Includes Instruction and all materials are provided. Participants will take home a personalizedContinue 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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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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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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Cooking with Winter Vegetables: Taking Winter Storage Vegetables to Winter Feast!Dark winter days call for bright flavors and satisfying dishes. While we wait for fresh green vegetables to fill the markets in the spring, we can find so much joy in winter storage vegetables. Whether you already love them and look forward to them all year long or you’re looking to cultivate a new appreciation,Continue Reading |
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Ski Coat RackOur repurposed ski racks are a hit everywhere and now is your opportunity to make one of your own (or make one as a gift)! We’ll take skis that are cast-offs from our friends at the Chester Bowl ski program and turn them into creative and unique coat racks. Or if you prefer, you canContinue Reading |
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Hamantaschen: A Triangular Taste of TraditionCelebrate Purim – a Jewish spring holiday – by baking traditional Ashkenazi hamentaschen. These jam-filled treats are said to represent the ears of the evil Haman. And what better way to celebrate the defeat of your enemies than by eating their ears? We’ll talk about the Purim story and roll, fill, and bake dozens ofContinue Reading |
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Craft Your Own Wool Sauna HatIn our “Craft Your Own Wool Sauna Hat” workshop, you’ll dive into the art of sewing a cozy and functional sauna hat from soft, insulating wool. We’ll guide you through each step of the sewing process, from pattern cutting and stitching to adding finishing touches. By the end of the class, you’ll have a custom-madeContinue 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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Rosemaling an Acrylic Dala HorseIn this class students will paint their own acrylic Dala horse. While learning about the history and styles of rosemaling, students will paint one side of the horse in oil paint using either the provided pattern or their own creation. Instructor Tara Austin started making these acrylic Dala horses in 2019. They are fabricated atContinue 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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Planning Your BWCAW Canoe TripAre you wanting to learn how to plan your own canoe trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? Now is the time to start planning. Ken Gilbertson has 50 years of experience leading trips into the BWCAW. He will share planning tips from permits, route selection, food planning, safety, and equipment. You will leaveContinue Reading |
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Winter Sowing Native WildflowersDuring this class you will learn about native wildflowers, how to grow them using the ‘Winter Sowing’ method, and complete a hands-on activity during class. All materials are provided, and you will go home with your own ‘mini-greenhouse’ planted with wildflowers (then all you have to do is wait for spring)! Before we get ourContinue 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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Creating MobilesHave you ever wondered how someone could hang a bunch of objects on wires or sticks and get them to magically balance? Have you ever been in awe of the simultaneous size and lightness of a giant Alexander Calder mobile? Well, there are some fundamental techniques and secrets that aren’t evident until you try toContinue Reading |
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Lightwork Meditation Refresher SessionGive yourself the gift of guided meditations over the winter season. Lightwork teacher Viola Clark will guide you through the Lightwork meditation sequence in this refresher session. Use this session to keep your meditation practice on track, to refresh your memory of the meditation sequence, to ask questions or to just make sure you haveContinue Reading |
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Sharper Living: Reviving Your Household BladesFeeling a little dull? Bring your blunt and battered blades to life in this fun, hands-on sharpening class! Whether it’s the chef’s knife that’s become a butter spreader, scissors that can’t even handle gift wrap, or lawnmower blades that tickle grass instead of cutting it, we’ve got you covered. We’ll teach you the fine artContinue 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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Wood and Canvas Folding Camp Chair / Gardener’s StoolDive into woodworking and sewing to build a folding chair! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to cut wood, basic joinery, and sew seams. You’ll leave the class with your very own versatile folding chair, perfect for camping, fishing, or any outdoor escapade. Registration Includes Instruction and all materials are provided. You will go homeContinue Reading |
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Home Roasting 101This class will be a hands on opportunity to roast your very own coffee! You will start by getting to know the mechanics of roasting and will employ a wide range of tools from woks to whirley-pops and cast iron skillets to popcorn makers. At the end of class you will take time to evaluateContinue 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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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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Woodworking 101Would you like to begin woodworking, but you’re not sure where to start? This three session class is a beginner’s course that will give you a broad overview of the tools, materials, and knowledge needed to begin working with wood. We’ll be covering all the basics while providing resources and practice for more in-depth skill-buildingContinue Reading |
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Home Roasting 101This class will be a hands on opportunity to roast your very own coffee! You will start by getting to know the mechanics of roasting and will employ a wide range of tools from woks to whirley-pops and cast iron skillets to popcorn makers. At the end of class you will take time to evaluateContinue Reading |
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Hand Drumming for BeginnersDuring this class you will learn the basics of playing hand drums, with a focus on djembe style drums. You will learn the different sounds that you can make with your drum, and how to use those different sounds to develop basic rhythms. We will talk about the different kinds of hand drums and whatContinue Reading |
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Lightwork Level 2: Meditation & Healing7-Week Meditation Class Series for Level 1 Graduates Prerequisite: Lightwork Meditation Level 1 The Lightwork Level 2 class series is a more in-depth journey into self-discovery and personal empowerment. It’s a gentle step you can take right after Lightwork Level 1, designed to help you take your meditation practice deeper. You learn to bring more healing energyContinue Reading |
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Build a Wooden Garden ToteIn this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to craft a sturdy and stylish wooden tote, perfect for carrying tools, gardening supplies, or other essentials. Designed with both function and form in mind, this project is an ideal introduction to basic woodworking techniques. Over the course of the workshop, you’ll explore essential skills such as measuring,Continue Reading |
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Hangin’ With Your Own HammockEmbark on a journey to create your own outdoor adventure gear—beginning with crafting a lightweight hammock! In this hands-on class, you’ll transform a stack of fabric, cord, and thread into a portable nylon hammock. Using Airwave ripstop nylon, renowned for its enhanced breathability and comfort, you’ll learn essential outdoor gear construction techniques such as materialContinue Reading |
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Cooking with Spring Vegetables: Learn to Prepare, Cook, and Bake with the Treasures of SpringIn this class, new and experienced cooks will explore the treasures of the season — the long-awaited spring vegetables. We’ll begin with some discussion and end with a feast you help prepare! We’ll go over what’s in that first CSA box of the season and what to expect to find at farmers markets and groceryContinue Reading |
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Twist and Shout! Baking Challah and BabkaRich in flavor and tradition, challah is a central part of every Jewish Shabbat observance and babka is its sweet chocolatey cousin. You’ll get hands-on experience mixing, kneading and braiding your own loaves of babka and challah and learn about the traditions behind them. Registration Includes All instruction and ingredients are included. You will goContinue Reading |
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