Duluth Folk School

In this class the instructor will teach the basic steps of the printmaking process and assist students in learning new techniques that push beyond the basics. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.

Learn to paint Norwegian Telemark and the basic strokes, flowers, linework and color palette for this style of rosemaling. At the end of the class, bring home your nice finished piece. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.

Learn how to create two-sided cables that are just as pretty on the front as the back. Work with a swatch to practice on and go home with an original pattern for a cable and lace scarf. Also learn how to convert almost any cable pattern to the two-sided version with simple pattern modifications. Registration is required and can be done at duluthfolkschool.com.

In this 2 day class, participants will create a faux cathedral window table runner. Instructor will help students join circles of denim, fill them with contrasting squares of fabric and stitch down the edges. Registration is required.

In this five-hour class, attendees learn how to carve a vase and floral piece in basswood. And how to add color or wood-burning. Registration is required.

In this class you will learn the basics of crochet including the basic stitches and how to hold your yarn and hook. Reserve your spot at duluthfolkschool.com.

The Duluth Folk School is hosting an introduction class for spoon carving. The class starts off with a quick safety session about knife grips and traditional techniques for carving. You will then be able to take what you learned to transform the spoon blank provided into a completed spoon of your own. To reserve your spot, visit duluthfolkschool.com.

Decorate your own silk scarf with leaves and flowers then learn how to bundle it up. Once the class is over you will take your completed roll home to bake. The magic happens when you unroll your bundle the next day and discover your beautiful print. To register for the class, visit duluthfolkschool.com.

This three-hour class covers the features and limitations of cell-phone cameras, offers guidelines for composition, and a review of the editing options on phones to enhance the pictures. Attendees can also spend some outdoors applying what they've learned.

This three-hour Duluth Folk School class covers camera settings and how they affect photographs. In addition, the group will seek to unlock the secrets of successful photography from an artistic perspective and learn techniques to improve photographs. There will be time spent outdoors applying what the group learns. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.

Learn to harvest splint and weave it into a trappers basket during this five-week class. Reserve a spot at duluthfolkschool.com

In this workshop participants learn the basics of punch needle rug hooking while working on a small project. Registration includes instructions and a complete punch need project. Attendees should bring a small pointed scissor. The instructor will provide an Oxford punch needle ($32) and a frame and cover for student use during class. These materials will be available for purchase after the class.

This class will cover the features and limitations of our cell phone cameras, offer guidelines for composition and a review of the editing options on our phones to enhance the pictures we take. We will also spend some outdoors applying what we’ve learned. Register a stop at duluthfolkschool.com.

A three-hour introduction to the craft of greenwood spoon carving. Learn safety, knife grips and traditional techniques. Students will go home with a hand-carved spoon. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.

Dive into the art of sewing a cozy and functional sauna hat from soft, insulating wool. Teachers will 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-made sauna hat that’s not only stylish but also practical. Prior sewing experience is encouraged — feel free to bring your own sewing machine. Reserve your spot at duluthfolkschool.com.

In this hands-on class, learn how to craft a sturdy and stylish wooden tote. Designed with both function and form in mind, this project is an ideal introduction to basic woodworking techniques. Come ready to measure, saw, sand and assemble your own custom tote while discovering how satisfying and fun woodworking can be. Reserve your spot at duluthfolkschool.com.

A hands-on, exploratory workshop during which students will build silkscreens from three common items, learn how to use four different resist methods to create a stencil and add prints to a range of textiles. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.

During this two-day class, students will use gouges and hook knives to hollow out a small bowl of green wood. After removing the interior, students will use axes, drawknives and carving knives to trim material off the outside and make finishing cuts.

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.

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.

Students will learn the felting process of marrying wool fibers and silk fabric together with soap, water and a rubberized drawer liner.

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.

This day-long Duluth Folk School class guides students in the process of making wooden containers using green wood sides and dry wood bottoms. Though they are called shrink 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. The green wood dries and shrinks around the dry bottom locking it in place. With a tight fitting lid shrink boxes have traditionally been…

Students will learn the felting process of marrying wool fibers and silk fabric together with soap, water and a rubberized drawer liner.

In this class participants will learn how to spin wool fiber to make yarn. The session covers the basic principles of the spinning wheel, wool characteristics and how to draft wool, how to spin a "single" yarn, steps to wind yarn off on a niddy-noddy and how to make a two-ply yarn. Registration is available at duluthfolkschool.com.

In this class participants will learn how to spin wool fiber to make yarn. The session covers the basic principles of the spinning wheel, wool characteristics and how to draft wool, how to spin a "single" yarn, steps to wind yarn off on a niddy-noddy and how to make a two-ply yarn. Registration is available at duluthfolkschool.com.

This is 3 hour introduction to the craft of greenwood spoon carving. Participants will finish the class with a hand carved serving spoon. Safety, knife grips and traditional techniques for carving will be discussed. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.

An introduction to the Gudbrandsdal style of rosemaling, which is characterized by twisting and folding leaves of the acanthus plant. In class, students will learn the basic technique and history of this decorative style and the painting process of using oil paint on paper.

This class covers basic principles of the spinning wheel, wool characteristics, how to draft wool, spinning a single yarn and more. Several ounces of fiber will be provided and participants take home the skein of yarn that they spun during class. Register at duluthfolkschool.com.