Current Folk Art School Classes
2026-01-22 – Rosemaling Fundamentals: Strokework for the Beginner Painter (Online)
Schedule: Three Thursdays, January 22 - February 5 (4:00-6:00 pm CT) Instructor: Lise Lorentzen Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Explore the traditional and beautiful Norwegian decorative painting known as rosemaling. In this beginner-friendly class, you...
from $155.00
2026-01-23 – Hyggelig Hot Drinks For Cold Nights (Online)
Schedule: January 23 (7:00-8:00 pm CT) Instructor: Emily Vikre Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Enjoy the cold dark months by embracing hygge and making hyggelig (nice) moments by cozying up with some delicious hot beverages....
from $30.00
2026-01-25 – Cultural Connections: Japanese Spoon Carving (Webinar)
Schedule: January 25 (1:00-2:00 pm CT) Instructor: Melanie Abrantes Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join artist and designer Melanie Abrantes for a presentation about Japanese spoon carving, touching on the art and cultural significance on...
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2026-01-28 – January Bokprat: The Lost Village by Camilla Sten (Online)
Schedule: January 28 (7:00-8:15 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College's Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and...
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2026-01-31 – Kurbitsmåling a Dala Horse (Online)
Schedule: January 31 (9:30-1:00 pm CT) and February 1 (9:30 am-12:30 pm CT) Instructor: Kim Garrett Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. In this class, students will learn the traditional Swedish art of Kurbitsmålning – the...
from $180.00
2026-01-31 — Carving Basics: How to Sharpen Your Tools (In-Person)
Schedule: January 31 - February 1 (9:00-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Fred Livesay Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. "Get the Edge" might be another appropriate title for this course! Chisels, planes, gouges, knives,...
from $185.00
2026-02-01 – Family Handcraft at Home: Kroting (Online)
Schedule: Begins February 1 (Available all month!) Instructor: Rebecca Hanna Join woodcarving instructor and Vesterheim Gold Medalist Rebecca Hanna in exploring the art of kroting, cutting lines into wood after it has been painted or stained. Inspired by work...
from $35.00
2026-02-01 – Nordic Brunch (Online)
Schedule: February 1 (10:00 am-Noon CT) Instructor: Kristi Bissell Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Begin your day with breakfast smørbrød, pyttipanne, and cardamom coffee bread in this New Nordic Brunch class. Menu also includes a...
from $30.00
2026-02-03 – Fiber Arts Klubb (In-Person)
Schedule: Six Tuesdays, February 3 - March 10 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Ivy Riggs Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Young students will enjoy starting their fiber arts journey at Vesterheim! Participants will...
from $55.00
2026-02-03 – Friluftsliv Klubb (In-Person)
Schedule: Six Tuesdays, February 3 - March 10 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Emily Ostermann Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Let's explore the concept of friluftsliv by spending time together celebrating the outdoors....
from $55.00
2026-02-04 – Beginning and Intermediate Whittling Klubb (In-Person)
Schedule: Six Wednesdays, February 4-March 11 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Rebecca Hanna and Steph Hughes Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Are you ready to learn woodcarving? Have you been learning woodcarving and...
from $55.00
2026-02-05 – Rosemaling in the Style of Ole Heimvågsåsen (Online)
Schedule: Four Thursdays, February 5-26 (6-8:30 pm CT) Instructor: Louise Bath Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag produced a wide variety of rosemaling painters and styles. In this class, Vesterheim Gold Medalist Louise...
from $170.00
2026-02-06 – Nålbinding (Online)
Schedule: Four Fridays, February 6-27 (10:00-11:30 am CT) and Saturday, February 7 (10:00-11:30 am CT) Instructor: Laura Demuth Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Using a simple needle and wool yarn, nålbinding is a method of...
from $215.00
2026-02-07 – Figure Carving for Everyone (In-Person)
Schedule: Four Saturdays, February 7-28 (9:00 am-Noon CT) Instructor: Rebecca Hanna Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. This is a beginner-friendly woodcarving class that covers the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to sculpt...
from $185.00
2026-02-07 – Lost and Found: Norwegian-American Fiddle Tunes – Favorites from Bill Sherburne and the Highlandville Dance (Online)
Schedule: February 7 (1:00-2:30 pm CT) Instructor: Beth Rotto Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Bill Sherburne (1903-1991) claimed that he could hear a tune once, pick up his fiddle and play it. It’s no surprise...
from $30.00
2026-02-07 – Potato Dumplings (Online)
Schedule: February 7 (3:00-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Patrice Johnson Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Klien, kroppkakor, palt: there are as many names as there are varieties for the Nordic potato dumpling. In this class we...
from $30.00
2026-02-08 – FamilieTid: Chasing Loki – Stories from Norse Mythology (Webinar)
Schedule: February 8 (1:00-2:00 pm CT) Instructor: Laura Berlage Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join us for an hour of traditional Norwegian stories, told by interdisciplinary artist and storyteller Laura Berlage! Tricksters abound in the...
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from $380.00
2026-02-11 – Fjord Horse: Introduction to Tapestry Weaving, Post-Level 2 Skill Builder (Online)
Schedule: Seven Wednesdays, February 11 - March 25 (6:00-8:00 pm) Instructor: Laura Berlage Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Horses are an iconic part of Scandinavian folk art and stories, and the distinctive breed of the...
from $380.00
2026-02-18 – February Bokprat: The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlof (Online)
Schedule: February 18 (7:00-8:15 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College's Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and...
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2026-03-01 – Family Language Adventure: All Things Royal
Schedule: Starts March 1 (Available All Month) Instructor: Lianna Torres Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Step into the world of kings, queens, palaces, and crowns! All Things Royal is a month-long, online language adventure designed...
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from $165.00
2026-03-04 – Scandinavian Flat Plane Figure Carving: Same Blank, Different Directions (Online)
Schedule: Three Wednesdays, March 4-18 (6:00-7:30 pm CT) Instructor: Charles Banks Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join carver Charles Banks as he guides you through the next step in your figure carving journey. Students will all...
from $165.00
2026-03-07 – Introduction to Green Wood Working (Online)
Schedule: Four Saturdays, March 7 (9:30-11:30 am CT and 3:00-4:00 pm CT) and March 14-28 (9:30-11:30 am CT) Instructor: Derek Brabender Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. This intro-level class covers the foundations of carving freshly...
from $225.00
2026-03-11 – March Bokprat: Minnesota by Jo Nesbø (Online)
Schedule: March 11 (7:00-8:15 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College's Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and...
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2026-03-13 – Rosemaling on Clogs and Leather (In-Person)
Schedule: March 13-15 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Rachael Saum Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Have you ever wanted a pair of clogs decorated with rosemaling? Join us for a weekend of...
from $275.00
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