An 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
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
The 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
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
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
We will meet on Tuesday mornings for three consecutive weeks. The instructor will guide you in developing a practice of nature journaling—using words and sketches to record observations, reflections, and questions about nature. Each class will start indoors with discussion and practice of basic sketching techniques, then move outdoors for making observations and recording themContinue Reading
Create your own Altar Box—a unique spiritual tool that functions as both an altar structure and as a super handy spiritual carry-case for your sacred items. In this class you’ll create your altar box in intentionally inspirational and devotional space (there will be candles and Sade). You’ll create your altar box in two phases: onContinue Reading
