Duluth Art Institute (Lincoln Park Building)

Create your own pair of mini fringe beaded earrings in this three-hour workshop! Participants will use brick stitch techniques to create colorful triangle designs with delicate fringe. Each participant will leave with a finished pair of handmade earrings to wear or gift. All supplies are included. Just bring yourself! Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Explore the art of jewelry making while learning to create your own custom wire components! In this hands-on workshop, students will learn to use specialized pliers designed by instructor Tim Sheriff, using wires and beads to create bead strands, ear wires, spirals, and chain links. Perfect for beginners and those with jewelry-making experience, this class introduces techniques for creating unique jewelry designs. All materials are provided, and participants will leave with their handmade components and any finished pieces they create. Students will also receive a copy of Tim’s book “Pliers & Wires” at no charge. ($40 value)

Winter landscapes have a serene quality that captivates the imagination. The quiet stillness evokes a sense of peace portraying the beauty of nature in its purest form. The combination of snow-covered ground and pine trees creates a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere. The soft, muted colors of winter, with hints of green from the pine trees, create a visually pleasing palette. Follow along this pleasant, beginner-friendly step by step process to create your own 8" x 10" winter scene to take home using palette knives and oil paint on wooden pallets. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.