Books

Published by the Stavanger Art Museum in 2015, this book features the works of Frida Hansen (1855–1931) who was an internationally acclaimed artist from Stavanger, Norway. She was active at the turn of the twentieth century and pioneered the development of Norwegian...

Vesterheim Museum Scandinavian Food Fest 1991-2002 These recipes, which were used during a food festival at Vesterheim, kept people coming year after year. Softcover, 40 pp.

Vesterheim is published twice a year, featuring in-depth articles focusing on the museum's priceless collections of artifacts, Norwegian-American history and culture, and up-to-date information on all museum events, classes, tours, and education opportunities.Tattoos, Scandinavian women who played a role in...

Chloe Ellefson returns with a new mystery rooted in Norwegian heritage and set at Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa! For curator Chloe Ellefson, a family bonding trip to Decorah for rosemaling classes at Vesterheim seems like a great idea –...

Catalog of the popular Vesterheim exhibition, Handweaving In The Norwegian Tradition.Softcover, 30 pp.

Long ago, a little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves. Since she lives somewhat near the North Pole, she thinks about it quite often. One holiday season, she decides to do something about it. So she tidies up...

This alluring, elegant cookbook by one of today's most celebrated food bloggers features recipes and beautifully photographed dishes that delve into the heart of Norwegian food culture. Hardcover.

How to paint the basic elements of the Gudbrandsdal style. Full color, progressive, instructional images. Spiralbound.

The ultimate beginner’s guide! Featuring 15 animal projects with step-by-step instructions from a Scandinavian-style carver and Vesterheim Gold Medalist, this easy method of carving can be accomplished in just one day with just one knife. Softcover.

This fascinating coffee table-style book, published in 2020, is the result of a cooperative effort between the West-Telemark Museum in Eidsborg and the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, in Moorhead, Minnesota. This is a remarkable publication that tells...

This is the third Chloe Ellefson mystery by award-winning author Kathleen Ernst from Madison, Wisconsin. You won't want to stop reading as museum curator Chloe Ellefson trades her relaxing time on Wisconsin's Rock Island for an abundance of mystery and...

Discover the rich history of a Norwegian knitting tradition with over 500 charts and 35 classic patterns. Illustrated, hardcover.

New York Times bestselling duo Lori Evert and Per Breiehagen return with a new magical tale.Anja sets out with her cousin Erik and his dogsled team for a Christmas party, but a great blizzard strands the travelers. A lost baby...

Enjoy coloring these beautiful designs by Vesterheim Gold Medalist, Marlys Hammer. Softcover.

A comprehensive study of painted decoration on beautiful Scandinavian-inspired wooden pieces. Includes dozens of projects with complete instructions, full-color images, and line patterns. Projects all done in acrylic paints.Softcover.

Published by Smøyg Forlag. Step-by-step instructions, embroidery pattern illustrations, and full-color photographs. Norwegian text. Softcover.