$64
While Ukrainian eggs (pysanky) are traditionally associated with Easter, the art form lends itself well to Christmas as well. Ukrainian eggs, or pysanky, are created using a wax batik method. This class will examine traditional design elements, what the colors symbolize, and some of the stories associated with the eggs. Students will learn to use a kistka (tiny funnel on a stick) to draw with melted wax on egg shells. Once the initial design is drawn, the egg is dyed…
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In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. Learn to disagree with others better, which means accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground. To learn more about the workshop and register at web.cvent.com.
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The Department of Art & Design at the University of Minnesota Duluth presents this discussion with visiting art historian William Franklin in Montague Hall, room 80. Franklin is an educator and an independent art curator who has curated more than a dozen exhibits locally and served as panelist reviewing applications for grants and artist-in-residence programs. He earned a Master of Liberal Studies with a minor in Art History from the University of Minnesota, his thesis work focused on the international…
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Pam Ekholm, archives assistant at the Wisconsin Historical Society, shares her research into the many prisoner-of-war camps that were located throughout the state of Wisconsin during World War II. She will be sharing POW stories with Bong Center visitors, concentrating on those camps located in northern Wisconsin.
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The Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival celebrates crafts, customs, history and stories that have been inspired by winter. This is classic event to welcome the start of the chilliest season features winter-centric coursework, a winter tent camp, gear sale, film festival, speakers and more. The 2024 Winterers’ Gathering will welcome special guest instructor Niilá Omma to teach a knifemaking course. Niilá is duojár, a traditional Sámi craftsman, from Skelefteå, Sweden. He uses mainly reindeer antler and birch to make…
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$56
Learn a new embroidery technique while creating a Bargello bookmark. Bargello is a great beginner needlepoint method that uses long stitches on a grid to form designs that are geometric in nature, to create the look of movement or optical illusions. Each participant will receive supplies to create their own bookmark and enough knowledge to continue the craft after the class. Reserve a spot for the class at duluthfolkschool.com.
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$125
Duluth artist Jonathan Thunder leads this two-hour afternoon painting session. It begins with an introduction to painting techniques Thunder uses in the studio every day. Participants will work on a toned canvas, white pencil sketching, mixing colors, painting on a canvas followed by a review and time for questions. All materials are provided. Participants should arrive between 12:45 and 1 p.m. with their ticket. Light refreshments will be available, but attendees should bring their own coffee. This class is designed…
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$48
Duluth Folk School is hosting a festive workshop where students will craft their own wooden tree to celebrate the coziest time of the year. Reserve your stop at duluthfolkschool.com.
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$54
Learn to craft sugar-based scrubs using ingredients that are meant to leave skin radiant and smooth. Choose base oils, colors and essential-oil scents and go home with four personalized scrubs. All ingredients provided are organic or wild-crafted.
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$98
Students will learn the felting process of marrying wool fibers and silk fabric together with soap, water and a rubberized drawer liner.
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Students will learn the felting process of marrying wool fibers and silk fabric together...
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$48
Learn cross stitch techniques with a folk art twist while creating an ornament. After a short introduction to Scandinavian folk art and history as well as a tutorial on how to read cross stitch patterns, choose from several designs and create a cross stitch piece. Reserve a spot for the class at duluthfolkschool.com.
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$41
Learn the basics of collage and upcycling by creating one-of-a-kind bookmarks and journals out of found textures, photos and old illustrations. Artist and librarian Cami Anderson will teach and help each participant make and go home with five bookmarks and a journal. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.
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Learn the basics of collage and upcycling by creating one-of-a-kind bookmarks and journals out...
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$15
Wild Teaching and Learning is a series of nature-based learning experiences that center on themes of current seasonal happenings in Duluth MN and compares these findings to phenology at Voyageurs National Park. Sessions are designed for educators, though all adults are welcome to attend. The November session will look closely at the changing ecosystem as many plants turn dormant. Participants explore the trails around Bagley Pond to see what plants are harvestable and what animals are doing to prepare for…
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$45
Duluth Folk School teaches a beginner class on "cross-step" waltzing. Cross-step is a bit different than the more technically-demanding ballroom waltzes. Cross-step waltz is faster to learn, less formal and are more fitted for dancing socially. In this class, participants learn the basics of social waltzing, including how to hear and move to waltzing music, how to do this in partnership with someone else and the basic tenets of social partner dancing. For this beginning class, all participants will learn…
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