A woman painting a landscape while in the outdoors

Classes

Student at plein aire painting class with instructor Matt Kania

Unless otherwise indicated, classes take place at the DAI Studio / Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55806.

Classes

  • Weekly Afternoon Open Studio

    Bring your own supplies and projects to connect with others while you create. Each session includes an optional end-of-session group critique in the final half-hour.

    Nonmembers: 1 free session, then $10/session

    DAI Student, Individual, and Family Members: 3 free sessions, then $5/session

    DAI Collector, Contributing, and Benefactor members: FREE

    (Session 46 / 69)
    Weekly Afternoon Open Studio
    Lincoln Park Building

    Weekly Creative Studio

    Bring your own supplies and projects to connect with others during this dedicated weekly three-hour creative session. Each session includes optional opportunities for group critique and informal feedback.

    Beginning Clay with Matt Larson

    8 Sessions | Learn the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel using the C.O.P.S (center, open, pull, shape) method, and basic handbuilding techniques with instruction from ceramicist and potter Matt Larson.

  • Figure Drawing Open Studio – August 2026

    Sessions are open to all serious artists, from beginner to expert. Every session includes a live model, starting with short gestural poses and moving into longer holds. Work time is self-directed, no instruction offered. Headphones…

    $10 Members ($15 Non-Members)

    6 spots left
    DAI Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth, United States

    Clay Independent Study with Lucas Anderson

    8 Sessions | This hands-on class includes pottery wheel, altered forms, handbuilding, and glaze demonstrations. Types of vessel construction covered include platters, jars, pouring vessels, other large forms, whistles, and beyond, with plenty of time…

  • Teen Open Studio (Fall 2026)

    Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own also welcome. Pay what you can. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is…

    Pay what you can: $10 / $30 / $50 (No member discount)

    20 spots left (Session 1 / 26)
    Teen Open Studio Fall 2026
    DAI Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth, United States

    Figure Drawing Open Studio – September 2026

    Sessions are open to all serious artists, from beginner to expert. Every session includes a live model, starting with short gestural poses and moving into longer holds. Work time is self-directed, no instruction offered. Headphones…

    $10 Members ($15 Non-Members)

    8 spots left
    DAI Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth, United States
  • Figure Drawing Open Studio – October 2026

    Sessions are open to all serious artists, from beginner to expert. Every session includes a live model, starting with short gestural poses and moving into longer holds. Work time is self-directed, no instruction offered. Headphones…

    $10 Members ($15 Non-Members)

    9 spots left
    DAI Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth, United States
  • Figure Drawing Open Studio – November 2026

    Sessions are open to all serious artists, from beginner to expert. Every session includes a live model, starting with short gestural poses and moving into longer holds. Work time is self-directed, no instruction offered. Headphones…

    $10 Members ($15 Non-Members)

    10 spots left
    DAI Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth, United States
  • Figure Drawing Open Studio – December 2026

    Sessions are open to all serious artists, from beginner to expert. Every session includes a live model, starting with short gestural poses and moving into longer holds. Work time is self-directed, no instruction offered. Headphones…

    $10 Members ($15 Non-Members)

    9 spots left
    DAI Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth, United States

Registration Policies

  • Tuition must be received one week prior to the class start date and two weeks prior to camp start dates to ensure both your place and adequate class materials.
  • If there is insufficient enrollment 7 days prior to event date OR on listed registration deadline, the DAI may cancel the event, notify registrants, and refund all payments including deposits. Last-minute cancellations may also occur for weather, emergency, or instructor illness.
  • Class tuition includes a $10 non-refundable registration fee, not including subsequent sessions of multi-day classes. Camp tuition includes a $25 non-refundable deposit due upon registration.
  • Students cancelling one week before the first class session or two weeks prior to the first day of camp are eligible for a refund, not including deposits or registration fees. Refunds cannot be made after classes begin.
  • Student Members are not eligible for membership discounts on classes.
  • No refunds available for fundraiser tickets and other paid special events.

Online registration with credit card payment preferred. To pay by cash or check, contact Jesse Switters jswitters@duluthartinstitute.org. Following payment, check all inboxes for a confirmation email.

Check calendar details for event-specific policies.

Accessibility 

DAI Gallery (US Bank Building) events – Accessible parking is available nearby on Superior Street and in the pay lots in the Holiday Center and Duluth Transit Center. An elevator to all floors is available in the US Bank Building. DAI galleries are located on the 4th floor. In-gallery seating available.

DAI Studio (Lincoln Park Building) events – There is accessible parking in the lot at the back door, and a ramp to access the second floor.

Building hours, locations, and driving instructions

Scholarships

Scholarships may become available at times. For more information, or to request a partial or full scholarship for a class or camp, contact Jesse Switters jswitters@duluthartinstitute.org.