A horse stands central in an indoor ceramic studio, surrounded by people studying and sketching it. It is dark outside.

Workshops

The Horse of Course drawing and sculpting workshop with a live horse model, 2022

Workshops

  • 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.

    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 at the Duluth Public Library's Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own also welcome. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending…

    FREE

    (Session 12 / 26)
    Teen Open Studio Fall 2026
    Duluth Public Library - Main Library 520 W. Superior Street, Duluth, MN, United States

    Plein Air Painting Autumn Workshop

    1 Session | This is a half day (3-hour) workshop for plein air painters wishing to learn a confident approach to outdoor landscape painting in Autumn. Matt will demonstrate and provide one-on-one guidance toward painting…

    $30

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

    Beginning Clay with Matt Larson

    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.

    Registration Closed

    $330 Members ($380 Non-Members)

    (Session 2 / 8)
    Beginning Clay with Matt Larson Q4 2026
    DAI Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth, United States

    Youth Photography Club

    8 Sessions | SUNDAY CLASSES MEET 2:00–3:30 | This twice-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…

    Registration Closed

    $90 Members ($120 Non-Members)

    (Session 3 / 8)
    Youth Photography Club Fall 2026
    DAI Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth, United States

    Studio Oil Painting with Matt Kania

    4 SESSIONS | Continue your journey as an oil painter! This class is customized to advance individual painters' skills. Subjects can include painting from a still life, copying the works of master painters, or learning…

    October Free ArtDAI

    A beloved tradition. Stop in for a FREE, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages. Craft handmade make-and-take essentials for an evening…

    FREE

    133 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

    Beginning Watercolor with Diane Levar

    Follow experienced artist and teacher Diane Levar through a variety of brush techniques in watercolor, culminating in creating a bound booklet you can take home. Designed for the absolute beginner, but all levels welcome. Paint…

    Registration Closed

    $30 (Members and Non-Members)

    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

    Banner Making with Lauren Faherty

    Join DAI exhibiting fiber artist Lauren Faherty to explore the rich history of banner-making, and its role in social and cultural history. From heraldic and medieval flags to protest and activism, banner-making is an ancient…

    $30 (No Member Discount)

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

Registration Policies

  • Tuition must be received two weeks prior to the class or camp start date 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 two weeks prior to the first day of class or camp are eligible for a refund, not including deposits or registration fees, unless class is marked “non-refundable.” 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.