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Join our Head Gardener for a private garden tour and bouquet-making class! Join us for our next Blooms & Bouquets class with Emily, Thursday, August 27th from 10am-11:30am. This event includes a private tour of our gardens with our Head Gardener, Emily, as well as bouquet making with our in-season flowers that are grown at Glensheen. Flowers and vases are included in the ticket price to take home with you. Space is limited! Book your tickets at z.umn.edu/blooms-bouquets Event Cost $65.00
✨ Outdoor Clay Workshops All Day at Chambers Grove Park Sunday August 30th Participant Tickets: $25 per maker early bird pricing through 8/19 Drop in anytime | 10 AM-3 PM Create at your own pace. Stay as long as you’d like. Free clay demos for everyone! ✨ Advance tickets appreciated to help estimate clay materials. Each ticket covers 1 adult/ 1 child. Please purchase additional tickets for additional participating children / adults. Squish! is a relaxed, outdoor drop-in clay day held at Chambers Grove Park. There are no scheduled class times, so you can arrive anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM and create at your own pace. Your participant ticket includes access to hands-on clay making, guidance from the instructor, and all materials needed to make your project. Wander between making, hiking, take breaks, playground, watch live clay demos, enjoy the riverside setting, or simply spend time with family…
Ever wonder what makes a critique actually helpful? Join artist and educator Robb Quisling for a conversation about the purpose of critique, how it can strengthen your creative practice, and how to give and receive thoughtful, constructive feedback. Listen in while you work on your own creative projects in our multipurpose classroom space. Following the presentation, participants are invited to stay for an optional one-on-one critique with Robb to put these ideas into practice. This session is perfect for both developing and emerging artists. First Wednesdays is part of our regular Weekly Creative Studio program, offering additional artist resources, special guests, and professional development opportunities during open studio work time. Creative Studio Hours: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presentation: Begins at 5:30 pm
Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere at the Duluth Public Library’s Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas — art supplies provided, but bringing your own is also welcome. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.
Join us for a relaxing outdoor acrylic painting class at beautiful Brighton Beach in Duluth, Minnesota. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re looking for a fun creative outing, this class is designed for everyone. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the entire painting process, making it easy to create a piece you’ll be proud to display in your home. No experience is necessary — just bring yourself and a willingness to have fun! Your class includes: Beginner-friendly instruction All paints, brushes, canvas, easel, and supplies provided Step-by-step guidance from start to finish A finished acrylic painting to take home A beautiful lakeside setting overlooking Lake Superior Come spend a few relaxing hours surrounded by the beauty of the North Shore, meet new people, learn a new skill, and enjoy a creative experience unlike any other. With the sound of the waves, fresh Lake Superior air, and an inspiring…
Meet Your Nervous System Part 1 in a 2-part parenting workshop series designed and taught by Occupational Therapist, Sara Sheppard. Each workshop is unique and you can attend them individually or together. Have you ever wondered why one child craves movement while another avoids it? Why some children melt down over seemingly small things, or why certain strategies work one day and not the next? This interactive two-part workshop for parents explores how the nervous system shapes behavior, emotions, learning, and connection. Rather than focusing on “fixing” behaviors, we’ll discover how the body experiences safety, stress, and regulation — and why every nervous system is unique. Through hands-on activities, simple neuroscience, and real-life examples, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your own nervous system and learn practical ways to support your child’s regulation in everyday life. Whether your child is neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or simply experiences the world in their…