2025-06-08 – Cultural Connections: Sámi Bandweaving (Online)
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Join us for the first presentations in Vesterheim's series of cross-cultural webinars exploring bandweaving from multiple cultural perspectives. Join weaver and Sámi culture bearer Laurel Sanders to discover the art of Sámi bandweaving, a traditional craft that weaves together history, culture, and intricate design. In the webinar Laurel will be sharing some history and background information about Sami band
weaving. She will also give a brief overview of the back strap rigid heddle weaving method with a depiction of the tools, materials, and steps involved and share about the uses and patterns of this beautiful tradition.
The cross-cultural series webinars foster perspective about the way Norwegian and Scandinavian handcrafts are part of a global community. We are excited about these programs and hope they create a forum for discussion around cultural practice and offer a platform for cultural exchange. The connections we make will help spread awareness of the folk art traditions we explore at Vesterheim. Join us as we learn together!
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Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.
Special Instructions:
When registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.
Enrollment Deadline:
September 21, 2025
Click here to learn more about instructor Laurel Sanders.
Vesterheim Folk Art School's online programming is made possible in part by the generous support of the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Sons of Norway - Noreg Lodge 3-466.
Cultural Connections series is supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from Blue Heron Knittery, Sarah Iversen, and Onita Mohr.