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Aquavit Cocktails (Online)
Skål! Whether or not you have taken a class with us already, you will enjoy learning some new cocktail recipes in this new class featuring aquavit, the traditional Scandinavian spirit with centuries of tradition and celebration. Emily Vikre of Vikre Distillery will...
from $25.00
Beginning Knitting: Knit a Scarf (Online)
This knitting class is for complete beginners or those wanting a refresher. The class will cover knitting vocabulary, reading knitting patterns, choosing fibers and needles, casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, binding off, and finishing. You will have...
from $60.00
Card Weaving (Online)
Join Vesterheim Gold Medalist Laura Demuth and explore not only a popular traditional Scandinavian handcraft but also a popular cultural folk-art form practiced across the globe in varied textile traditions. The woven band played an important role in traditional Norwegian clothing. Bands were...
from $105.00
Color Mixing for Rosemalers (Online)
Who needs color charts? Proofing colors before painting a project can improve the color balance! Simplifying your palette can also improve color balance. In this class, we will make color charts to keep track of our mixes and we’ll do...
from $110.00
Continuing the Basic Strokes of Rosemaling: Hallingdal Style (Online)
If you have already tackled one of the Introduction to Basic Stroke Work of Rosemaling classes with Lise, we welcome you back with fun sessions to continue your journey and learn basic stroke work with a new pattern and project! Join...
from $130.00
Exploring Your Heritage Through Writing
Cherished family stories can be preserved in many ways. This workshop will introduce you to several types of writing, including poetry, memoir, fiction, and creative nonfiction. You will enjoy a variety of short writing activities designed to help capture memories...
from $150.00
FamilieTid: Cook-Along (Online)
Family Time this month is a cook-along inspired by the classic heroine Pippi Longstocking! Grab your copy of the book (or click here to order one from Vesterheim's Museum Store) and then join us for a fun afternoon cooking adventure with Nordic...
$0.00
Family Handcraft at Home: Try Knitting (Online)
Looking for a fun way to explore Norwegian culture with your family on your own schedule? February's Family Handcraft at Home is for you! You'll get to learn the traditional folk art of knitting as a family, and you can do it...
$20.00
Figure Carving Inspired by Norwegian Tapestries (Online)
Well-known Gold Medalist figure carver, James Miller, has taken his collection inspiration to the next level and is inviting you to carve the first-ever figures inspired by Norwegian tapestries in the Vesterheim Collection. Join James for a three-week class exploring...
from $155.00
Friluftsliv Klubb (K-2nd Grade, February-March)
Let's explore the concept of friluftsliv by spending time together celebrating the outdoors. We will connect with each other and nature through walks and activities, observations and explorations, and lots of fun – all outside! There will be time to relax and enjoy...
$50.00
Friluftsliv Klubb (K-2nd Grade, March-May)
Let's explore the concept of friluftsliv by spending time together celebrating the outdoors. We will connect with each other and nature through walks and activities, observations and explorations, and lots of fun – all outside! There will be time to relax and enjoy...
$50.00
Hearty Nordic Meal with North Wild Kitchen (Online)
Join celebrated food writer and author Nevada Berg from North Wild Kitchen in making a hearty meal highlighting the traditional flavors of Norway. In this class, you’ll be making the Reindeer Stew (beef or other game meat can be substituted for the...
from $25.00
Intro to Kolrosing (Online)
Kolrosing is an art form practiced by the peoples of Scandinavia. It was used to add embellishments to handcrafted wares. Traditionally, a pattern was incised into wood, antler, bone, and then a darkening agent like ash or bark was used to...
from $115.00
Introduction to Rosemaling: Viksdal Style (Online)
If you’ve ever thought about trying rosemaling, here’s a great opportunity to take the brush in hand! Rosemaling is an iconic and traditional Norwegian folk art. The class will include demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice. Students will be provided...
from $130.00
Knife Skills in the Nordic Kitchen (Online)
If you’ve ever watched a cooking show and marveled at the speed that the ingredients get prepped, this class is for you! Instructor Kristi Bissell will share tips and tricks for slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing quickly and safely and discuss...
from $35.00
Knitting Jokkmokk Mittens (Online)
The Sámi are Scandinavia’s indigenous people, recognized by the United Nations. Though known for colorful and family-specific gáktis (traditional garments), the penchant for bright colors extends to knitted goods as well. Join instructor Laura Ricketts, who has studied Sámi knitting traditions throughout Scandinavia,...
from $120.00
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