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"Block Printing Basics" is a class that will teach basic steps of printmaking. The instructor will assist students who have some experience learn new techniques to push beyond the basics. Students will have their choice of working with "3×4" inch or "4X6" inch block medium and are welcome to create more than one block print if they have time. Registration Includes: Instruction and all materials are included. Students will go home with a basic knowledge and ability for creating their…

Seamstress Anita Ettinger guides attendees through sewing projects at any level during weekly Monday night sessions in January and February. Beginner projects, patterns and fabric will be on hand, or attendees can bring their own for a little help and camaraderie. Classes include sewing lessons and room to discuss what participants want to learn. Attendees can bring their own machine or try out one brought in by the instructor, including a serger to introduce that professional look. Participants should bring…

Duluth Folk School hosts a two day workshop which covers all aspects of spoon carving. Participants will learn splitting and axing, spoon design, carving techniques, knife grips, wood safety and finishing cuts.

"delft Title Workshop" is a class that will teach students how to make their 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. Students will also learn about the history of tiles. There will be paper and pencils provided so each student can practice their sketches before painting the final piece. All tiles will be fired once dry at a later…

Students in this class hollow out a branch, cut a slot in the bottom of the cylinder and snap in a bottom piece. The green wood dries and shrinks around the dry bottom locking it in place. With a tight fitting lid, shrink boxes have traditionally been used to store salt, spices and other valuables. Registration is available at duluthfolkschool.com.

This three hour class introduces the craft of greenwood spoon carving. Students finish the class with their own hand carved serving spoon. The first part of class will study safety, knife grips and traditional techniques for carving. For the rest of the class, students transform their spoon blank provided into a completed spoon. Registration is available at duluthfolkschool.com.