Duluth Community Education

We will talk about the art of felting and the many uses of raw wool. Come and create a wet felted artwork by "painting with a needle.” You will learn both the wet felting technique and how to use a special needle to create an image. All pieces turn out very unique, and it’s great fun to see what your peers are also creating! Beginners welcome. Additional materials fee of $25 due to instructor at time of class.

Having bats in your backyard is a good deal for you and them. Build an attractive house and they will stay out of yours and eat pesky mosquitoes to boot. You’ll be amazed at what a good neighbor “myotis” can be. Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while in class. Bring a hammer and $15 materials fee to class to build a bat house.

Custom paddle designs, construction, and detail to suit your preferences. Choose bent or straight-shafted paddles with solid or laminated construction. Design help and material available in class make this an easy way to personalize your paddling experience. Materials and gluing extra charge discussed in class (about $30). Minimum age 16 with adult supervision.

This drawing course will review gestural and other techniques to get accurate drawings on the paper. We will draw images of outdoor subjects (buildings, landscapes, etc.) projected in the classroom. We will learn the classic technique of Sight-Size and review the basic rules of perspective as we progress to translating what you see outdoors onto the paper. This course is useful for people wanting to draw while traveling or exploring their own backyard. It is open to all skill levels. Materials list available on registration website. No class on March 8th.

Come create five glass pendants. All pendants will be unique and handmade. Great for gifts or to keep as a gift for yourself. Glass fusing can be addicting, so watch out. Beginners or advanced students welcome. Additional materials/kiln fee of $30 due to instructor at time of class.

In this class, you will be working with an easy to use linoleum material, in which you will carve out your own design and print onto paper with Blick brand printing ink. The ink is water soluble and does not stain clothing. Carving and printing is a ton of fun; all you have to bring is your creativity! All materials included in the additional $20 materials fee due to the instructor.