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Join award winning author Marcie Rendon (White Earth Ojibwe tribal member) as she leads a writing workshop, book reading and Q & A. Local Duluth authors Linda LeGarde Grover, Tashia Hart and Carolyn Sue Olson will be joining and giving tips on becoming an author. Free and open to the public. Light Refreshments. Door Prizes!
Participating in the arts is proven to have a positive impact on mental health. Jewelry making in particular has been clinically proven to help with mindfulness, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. In this class, learn how to make a pair of flat stitch earrings with cabachons from a mindfulness perspective.
A beginner-friendly fiber art workshop. Learn to weave colorful wall hangings using circular embroidery hoops or metal rings. Learn how to warp a circular weaving frame, weave basic over-under patterns, and build texture using yarn, ribbon, and fabric, add fringe, beads, feathers, or hanging strands. Explore one of the oldest art forms practiced globally across cultures as a creative practice that encourages slowing down, focusing the mind, and working intentionally with our hands. Each participant will create a unique woven wall piece using colors and materials that resonate with them. No prior experience is required.
Come get dirty and create something beautiful! In this DIY Terrarium-making class, we’ll be making terrariums containing live plants- along with moss, rocks/agates, and other decorations! At the end of the class, you’ll take home your very own handmade terrarium, to love and care for. Hosted by Green Redemption Plants & Terrariums. What you’ll learn: The science behind terrariums, the history of terrariums, etc. How to build your own terrarium! Keeping your terrarium alive and thriving. What is provided: Everything needed to create and take home a terrarium (rocks, soil, charcoal, plants, jar, decorations, headlamps, tweezers, and more). What to bring: A positive attitude and a love for plants! This class is perfect for plant lovers and beginners alike. You’ll learn why terrariums are wonderful additions to any space, how to care for them, and how to make your own for any future terrarium projects! No experience is necessary, just…
Deltiology is the study and collection of postcards. Come see some historic Real Photo Postcards of people that were produced in Downtown Duluth over 100 years ago. Postcards were the original selfie and even a form of social media back in the early 1900s. Gina Temple-Rhodes is a local history researcher, history nerd and former librarian. She has been digging into the local historic record for 30 years. Welcome to Tea Talks, interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about, in a cozy and informal space. We provide the talks and tea, bring your curiosity!
Explore your creativity and follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art! All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see what we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.