
We Hold These Truths Classes & Events
Carl Gawboy, “The Canoe Yard,” watercolor on paper, 2025, 18″ x 24″
We Hold These Truths Events and Classes
Events
Peyote Stitch Keychains with Airlea Defoe
From the instructor: "Boozhoo! My name is Airlea Indaniss DeFoe. I'll be showing you how to make a peyote stitch keychain with leather fringe. You will learn how to do peyote stitch, make leather fringe,…
AMS Pre-Reception Cocktail Fundraiser & Jazz Concert
The DAI is hosting this legacy building fundraiser to help reach our goal of raising $60,000. Join us for live jazz, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and drinks. The live jazz quartet features vocals by Lee Engele,…
Annual DAI Member Meeting
Directions Park on the street or in the Holiday Center Ramp, entrance on 1st Street between 2nd and 3rd Ave W. If you are also planning to attend the AMS Reception later in the evening,…
Annual Member Show Reception
The region’s beloved event, the Annual Member Show, showcases the work of DAI member artists. Everyone is welcome to celebrate these talented artists at the reception, including the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice…
Ocarina Making with Karen Keenan
3 Sessions | Learn how to make and play stoneware clay ocarinas with musician and potter Karen Keenan. In the first class session, hand-build ocarinas—a type of fipple flute. In the second session, learn about…
Circle Weaving with Tiffany Fenner
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,…
Beaded Earring Making with Tashia Hart
1 Session | Learn basic jewelry-making skills to design your own beaded earrings with award-winning artist and writer Tashia Hart.
Branch Weaving with Tiffany Fenner
Create woven wall art using natural forked branches as a frame and simple, natural fiber materials. Prepare a branch for weaving, create warp threads between the branch points, weave yarn and fibers into patterns and…
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.