Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

10/07/2026

What if invasive plants could become part of dinner?
Join conservation biologist Sair Foltz Jordan for a hands-on exploration of 15 edible invasive plants found in the Midwest. You’ll learn identification, harvesting practices, and ways to prepare these plants while exploring the importance of foraging grounded in ecological stewardship

Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8PM
Adults & teens / beginners welcome
Sliding scale pricing
Details & RSVP Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/foraging-the-northland-turning-invasive-plants-into-delicious-meals

10/06/2026

Ready to make these sweet little pumpkins?

Join us for Needle Felting 101 and learn the basics while making your own felted pumpkins. No experience needed, and all supplies are included.
Oct. 7, 5:30–7:30 PM, $30
Adults & teens
RSVP: spiritofthelakearts.org/classes

10/03/2026

🍎 TOMORROW: APPLE C***R FEST! 🍎

Saturday, October 3 / 10AM - 2PM / FREE
SOLCA in Lakeside - 5401 E Superior St.

🍎 Press fresh apple c***r
🎶 Enjoy live music + Storytelling
🎨 Make art
🖼️ Explore our community art show
🍂 Grab some food and enter the raffle!

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come celebrate the season with us.
Drop in anytime between 10 and 2, we’d love to see you!

Apple C***r Fest

10/01/2026

HAVE EXTRA APPLES? Bring them to SOLCA!

Apple C***r Fest is coming this up Saturday, October 3, and we'll be pressing fresh c***r with the community.

If you have extra apples or crab apples, we'd love to use them. You can drop them off at SOLCA - 5401 E Superior St. Duluth 55804 (drive down the alley and leave them in the backyard - reach out if you need assistance unloading) or we may be able to arrange pickup.

Thanks for helping make the festival a little sweeter.

spiritofthelakearts.org/applec***rfest

10/01/2026

What if your next pumpkin grew from wool instead of a garden?

Try needle felting in this beginner-friendly class with Theresa Hornstein. Learn the basics, work with wool, and make your own felted pumpkins to take home.

No experience needed. All supplies included.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5:30–7:30 PM
$30, Best for Adults & Teens
RSVP: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/needle-felted-ornaments-2

10/01/2026

What would you create to remember someone or something you've lost?

In this four-session art and ritual experience, you'll create a three-dimensional memorial artwork & learn about the tradition of altar making in different cultures. Bring photographs, meaningful objects, and your own ideas, then spend time creating, reflecting, and working alongside others.

Attend one evening or make a little more time for your project by joining us for multiple sessions.

Best for Adults/Teens, No art experience required
October 12, 19, 27 & November 3, 6–8 PM
spiritofthelakearts.org/classes
Paula Williams
Duluth ALL Souls Night

09/30/2026

We're looking forward to having Grey Lady Designs back at SOLCA for this Needle Felting 101: Pumpkins class on 10/7. Great for adults and teens. Reserve your seat here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/needle-felted-ornaments-2

We are moving into pumpkin season. I'm teaching a needle felting class on October 7th Spirit of the Lake Community Arts in which we'll make felted pumpkins. Or, I'll have pumpkins for sale Nice Girls Of The North on October 10th.

09/30/2026

The Oct/Nov issue is ready. Read online or grab a hard copy at over 20 Lakeside locations. Thank you to subscribers and advertisers. Topics - tree plants, new natural area, biz bits, ballet classes, and more.

09/30/2026

Join us for FREE ART ACTIVITIES at Apple C***r Fest this Saturday, 10/3
All ages. Drop-in. No experience needed.
Apple Crowns and Apple-themed printing with Alison Aune + UMD art education students
Fall collage pins with Sarah Caffee
Beaded bracelets with Chris Allen
Natural-material weaving with Theresa Hornstein

You don't have to be an artist to participate. You can just walk in, sit down and make something.

https://www.spiritofthelakearts.org/applec***rfest