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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.
Register
Free – $10.00
4 Sessions | Grow your oil painting skillset with hands-on instruction. Examine and practice traditional methods for direct, representational painting. Learn how to portray accurate form and space, to use color to your advantage in composition, to emphasize atmosphere with soft and hard edges, and to paint faces and hands. Matt will demonstrate concepts and assist as you create your own paintings using the working methods learned.
$250.00 – $340.00
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2 events,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
8 SESSIONS | Focus on the foundations of working with clay in mostly pottery wheel and some hand-building. Students will learn to work with clay in its many stages and become familiar with the firing processes of vitrification, glazing and loading kilns.
$285.00 – $380.00
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Students will learn to bring their drawings to life using 2D traditional animation done digitally on the iPad. The course will cover the history of animation, the animation basics, and principles. Students will take what they learn, and using the app Callipeg, create stories to show off to friends and family. Students will hone their drawing skills both woth pencil and paper, and a stylus when working on the iPad. With these fundamental skills, anyone can start animating!
$50.00 – $100.00
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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 and water bottles are welcome. Paper, sketching materials, and easels are available.
$10.00 – $65.00
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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.
Register
Free – $10.00
4 Sessions | Grow your oil painting skillset with hands-on instruction. Examine and practice traditional methods for direct, representational painting. Learn how to portray accurate form and space, to use color to your advantage in composition, to emphasize atmosphere with soft and hard edges, and to paint faces and hands. Matt will demonstrate concepts and assist as you create your own paintings using the working methods learned.
$250.00 – $340.00
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2 events,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
8 SESSIONS | Focus on the foundations of working with clay in mostly pottery wheel and some hand-building. Students will learn to work with clay in its many stages and become familiar with the firing processes of vitrification, glazing and loading kilns.
$285.00 – $380.00
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1 event,
Students will learn to bring their drawings to life using 2D traditional animation done digitally on the iPad. The course will cover the history of animation, the animation basics, and principles. Students will take what they learn, and using the app Callipeg, create stories to show off to friends and family. Students will hone their drawing skills both woth pencil and paper, and a stylus when working on the iPad. With these fundamental skills, anyone can start animating!
$50.00 – $100.00
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2 events,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
4 Sessions | Grow your oil painting skillset with hands-on instruction. Examine and practice traditional methods for direct, representational painting. Learn how to portray accurate form and space, to use color to your advantage in composition, to emphasize atmosphere with soft and hard edges, and to paint faces and hands. Matt will demonstrate concepts and assist as you create your own paintings using the working methods learned.
$250.00 – $340.00
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2 events,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
8 SESSIONS | Focus on the foundations of working with clay in mostly pottery wheel and some hand-building. Students will learn to work with clay in its many stages and become familiar with the firing processes of vitrification, glazing and loading kilns.
$285.00 – $380.00
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1 event,
Students will learn to bring their drawings to life using 2D traditional animation done digitally on the iPad. The course will cover the history of animation, the animation basics, and principles. Students will take what they learn, and using the app Callipeg, create stories to show off to friends and family. Students will hone their drawing skills both woth pencil and paper, and a stylus when working on the iPad. With these fundamental skills, anyone can start animating!
$50.00 – $100.00
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2 events,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
4 Sessions | Grow your oil painting skillset with hands-on instruction. Examine and practice traditional methods for direct, representational painting. Learn how to portray accurate form and space, to use color to your advantage in composition, to emphasize atmosphere with soft and hard edges, and to paint faces and hands. Matt will demonstrate concepts and assist as you create your own paintings using the working methods learned.
$250.00 – $340.00
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2 events,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
8 SESSIONS | Focus on the foundations of working with clay in mostly pottery wheel and some hand-building. Students will learn to work with clay in its many stages and become familiar with the firing processes of vitrification, glazing and loading kilns.
$285.00 – $380.00
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This monthly educational session is open to any 13+ youth wanting to express themselves creatively through photography. Club meetings include field trips, individual and group projects, short info sessions, one-to-one skill development, and discussion of each other's work. Participants are allowed to use any type of camera, including their phones.
$80.00 – $160.00
This monthly educational session is open to any 13+ youth wanting to express themselves creatively through photography. Club meetings include field trips, individual and group projects, short info sessions, one-to-one skill development, and discussion of each other's work. Participants are allowed to use any type of camera, including their phones.
$80.00 – $160.00
Students will learn to bring their drawings to life using 2D traditional animation done digitally on the iPad. The course will cover the history of animation, the animation basics, and principles. Students will take what they learn, and using the app Callipeg, create stories to show off to friends and family. Students will hone their drawing skills both woth pencil and paper, and a stylus when working on the iPad. With these fundamental skills, anyone can start animating!
$50.00 – $100.00
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2 events,
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Enjoy Duluth’s beloved holiday parade from the fourth floor of the US Bank Building to fundraise for the Duluth Art Institute. Trade the weather, crowds, and parking stress for reserved parking, a cozy spot, a gorgeous wrap-around view of the parade and hillside, jazz music, upscale hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and great company.
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Free – $125.00
Discover the basics of wheel-throwing clay on our brand new specialty youth-sized pottery wheels.
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$50.00 – $100.00
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4 Sessions | Learn to paint winterscapes in watercolor with Linnaea Borealis. Beginners to intermediate learners will learn how to set up a composition that speaks to them and create their own wonderland.
Sold Out
$215.00 – $295.00
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1 event,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
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2 events,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
8 SESSIONS | Focus on the foundations of working with clay in mostly pottery wheel and some hand-building. Students will learn to work with clay in its many stages and become familiar with the firing processes of vitrification, glazing and loading kilns.
$285.00 – $380.00
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1 event,
4 Sessions | Learn to paint winterscapes in watercolor with Linnaea Borealis. Beginners to intermediate learners will learn how to set up a composition that speaks to them and create their own wonderland.
Sold Out
$215.00 – $295.00
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1 event,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
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2 events,
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.
Register
Free – $10.00
8 SESSIONS | Focus on the foundations of working with clay in mostly pottery wheel and some hand-building. Students will learn to work with clay in its many stages and become familiar with the firing processes of vitrification, glazing and loading kilns.
$285.00 – $380.00
|
1 event,
Students will learn to bring their drawings to life using 2D traditional animation done digitally on the iPad. The course will cover the history of animation, the animation basics, and principles. Students will take what they learn, and using the app Callipeg, create stories to show off to friends and family. Students will hone their drawing skills both woth pencil and paper, and a stylus when working on the iPad. With these fundamental skills, anyone can start animating!
$50.00 – $100.00
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1 event,
Discover the basics of wheel-throwing clay on our brand new specialty youth-sized pottery wheels.
Sold Out
$50.00 – $100.00
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1 event,
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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 and water bottles are welcome. Paper, sketching materials, and easels are available.
Register
$10.00 – $65.00
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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
Gallery 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.
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.