Current Folk Art School Classes
2026-07-27 – The Essential Scandinavian Bun Workshop
Class Details Schedule: July 27 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Special thanks to the Oneota Community Food Co-op for making their kitchen classroom available for this class! Instructor: Kristi Bissell...
from $95.00
2026-07-28 – Hallingdal Style Rosemaling
Class Details Schedule: July 28-August 1 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Lise Lorentzen Level of Instruction: Intermediate and Advanced Description This class is designed for painters with prior rosemaling experience...
from $445.00
2026-07-28 – Weaving a Boat Rug on a Warp-Weighted Loom
Class Details Schedule: July 28-August 1 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Monika Sunnanå Ravnanger Level of Instruction: Intermediate and Advanced Description The design of the cloth was very important for...
from $495.00
from $85.00
2026-08-02 – Norsk i Sammenheng: Sounds of Norwegian, an Introduction to Pronunciation (Online)
Class Details Schedule: 4 Sundays, August 2-23 (6:00-7:15 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Lianna Torres Level of Instruction: Advanced Description This four-week course offers an engaging introduction to the ins and outs of...
from $85.00
2026-08-04 – Introduction to Hardanger Embriodery (Online)
Class Details Schedule: 3 Tuesdays, August 4-18 (3:00-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Shan Rayray Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Hardangersøm is Norwegian drawn thread work. In this online class, you will...
from $155.00
2026-08-04 – Level 1 Norwegian Language (Online)
Class Details Schedule: 8 Tuesdays, August 4-September 22 (6:00-7:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Berit Skogen Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Hoping to travel to Norway someday? Want to connect with Norwegian...
from $140.00
2026-08-04 – Level 3 Norwegian Language (Online)
Class Details Schedule: 8 Tuesdays, August 4-September 22 (6:00-7:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Lianna Torres Level of Instruction: Intermediate Description Join us for Vesterheim’s Level 3 course in the Norwegian language! We will...
from $140.00
2026-08-14 – Carving the Nøstepinne: Norwegian Yarn-Winders
Class Details Schedule: August 14-16 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Josh Torkelson Level of Instruction: Intermediate Description Learn to carve one of Norway’s most charming and practical textile tools,...
from $275.00
2026-08-15 – Scandinavian Meringues (Online)
Class Details Schedule: August 15 (1:00-3:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Patrice Johnson Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Join us for an afternoon of meringues with a battle between the Norwegian kvæfjordkake...
from $30.00
2026-08-16 – Cultural Connections: Transplanted Carving – How Ming Chinese Furniture Shaped Anglo-American Design (Webinar)
Webinar Details Schedule: August 16 (1:00-2:00 pm CT) Location: This webinar will be hosted on Zoom. Speaker: Hugo Nakashima-Brown Description In this talk, Hugo Nakashima-Brown will explore the origins and ornamental language of Ming dynasty furniture and its far-reaching influence on English and...
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2026-08-21 – Raw Felted Fleece
Class Details Schedule: August 21 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Becky Utecht Level of Instruction: Open to all levels Description Turn raw fleece into a “sheepskin” chair pad or small...
from $95.00
2026-08-21 – Telemark-Style Rosemaling
Class Details Schedule: August 21-23 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Nancy Odalen Level of Instruction: Advanced Beginner through Advanced Description The class will be working on a 16" scooped bowl...
from $275.00
2026-08-21 – Tinwork Lantern
Class Details Schedule: August 21-23 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Kitty Latané Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description A tin lamp from the Vesterheim collection serves as the inspiration for this...
from $275.00
2026-08-22 – Rosemaling a Hallingdal Fjord Horse (Online)
Class Details Schedule: August 22-23 (9:30-Noon CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Lise Lorentzen Level of Instruction: Advanced Beginner or Intermediate Description If you have already tackled one of the Introduction to Basic Strokes of...
from $130.00
2026-08-22 – Skinnfell: Block Printed Sheepskin Muff Handwarmer
Class Details Schedule: August 22-23 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Becky Utecht Level of Instruction: Open to all levels Description Be the proud owner of a warm and fluffy sheepskin...
from $185.00
2026-08-27 – Blacksmithing 101: Forging Fundamentals
Class Details Schedule: August 27-30 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Cody Myers Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description This course is designed to build up a foundation to begin your...
from $385.00
2026-08-29 – The Art of Reinvention: Jewelry From Everyday Objects (Afternoon Session)
Class Details Schedule: August 29 (1:30-4:30 pm CT) Note: A repeat of this class is also offered on the morning of August 29 (9:00-Noon pm CT). Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Norma Refsal Level...
from $65.00
2026-08-29 – The Art of Reinvention: Jewelry From Everyday Objects (Morning Session)
Class Details Schedule: August 29 (9:00 am-Noon CT) Note: A repeat of this class is also offered on the afternoon of August 29 1 (1:30-4:30 pm CT). Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Norma Refsal...
from $65.00
2026-09-01 – Family Handcraft at Home: Needle Felting a Fox (Online)
Class Details Schedule: Begins September 1 (Available all month!) Location: This is an online program using pre-recorded videos. Instructor: Laura Berlage Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Join beloved Vesterheim instructor Laura Berlage for a family journey into the wonderful...
from $30.00
2026-09-01 – Forging Klubb
Class Details Schedule: Six Tuesdays, September 1-October 6 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Jim Edrington Level of Instruction: This program is designed for beginners, ages 13-18 Description Students are invited...
from $55.00
2026-09-01 – Friluftsliv Klubb
Class Details Schedule: Six Tuesdays, September 1-October 6 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Emily Ostermann Level of Instruction: This program is designed for youth in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade (about ages 5-7) ...
from $55.00
2026-09-02 – Beginning and Intermediate Whittling Klubb
Class Details Schedule: Six Wednesdays, September 2-October 7 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Steph Hughes and Rebecca Hanna Level of Instruction: Beginning and Intermediate. This program is designed for youth ages...
from $55.00
2026-09-03 – Fiber Arts Klubb
Class Details Schedule: Six Thursdays, September 3-October 8 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Ivy Riggs Level of Instruction: This program is designed for beginners, ages 10-18. Description Young students will enjoy starting...
from $55.00
2026-09-03 – Knitting Bunad Stromper (Stockings) (Online)
Class Details Schedule: 3 Thursdays, September 3-17 (6-7:30 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Stephenie Anderson Level of Instruction: Intermediate Description Learn to knit traditional Norwegian bunad socks in this online class designed for knitters...
from $135.00
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