Current Folk Art School Classes

Class Details Schedule: Six Wednesdays, February 3-March 10 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Steph Hughes, Rebecca Hanna Level of Instruction: Beginning and Intermediate. This program is designed for youth ages...

Class Details Schedule: Four Saturdays, February 6-27 9:00 am-Noon CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Rebecca Hanna Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description This is a beginner-friendly woodcarving class that covers the fundamental skills...

Class Details Schedule: February 6 (9:00-11:00 am CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Patrice Johnson Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Late winter is the perfect time for a cozy Nordic breakfast. We'll prepare a menu...

Class Details Schedule: February 6-7 (2:00-4:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Caroline Feyling Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Telemark has a rich history of using handwoven bands as part of folk dress. Tablet woven belts...

Class Details Schedule: February 11 (4:00-6:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Kristi Bissell Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description When winter is at its coldest, Scandinavians turn to simple, nourishing meals that bring...

Class Details Schedule: Four Fridays, February 12-March 5 (10:00-11:30 am CT) and Saturday February 13 (10:00-11:30 am CT)  Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Laura Demuth Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Using a simple needle and wool...

Class Details Schedule: February 17 (7:00-8:15 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Vesterheim hosts a monthly bokprat (book group) where we discuss Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us...

Class Details Schedule: February 20 (Noon-2:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Janette Dragvold Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Explore the world of Norwegian flatbrød. Learn about the history and traditions of Norways thin,...

Class Details Schedule: February 27 (9:00 am-Noon and 12:30-3:30 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Kim Garrett Level of Instruction: Intermediate Description In this class, students will learn the traditional Swedish art of Kurbitsmålning – the decorative...

Class Details Schedule: Begins March 1 (Available all month!) Location: This is an online program using pre-recorded videos. Instructor: Lesley Darling Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly, this class is best suited for children ages 8+ with an adult.   Description Join beloved...

Class Details Schedule: Thursday, March 4 (6:00–8:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Maree Hampton Level of Instruction: Advanced Beginner Description Curious about beautiful Scandinavian colorwork knitting? In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn the foundations...

Class Details Schedule: March 6-7 (9:00 am-Noon CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Lise Lorentzen Level of Instruction: Intermediate Description Your rosemaling journey continues with the Hallingdal-style keepsake box in this intermediate friendly class. We will expand upon...

Class Details Schedule: March 6-7 (9:00-11:00 am CT) and March 13-14 (9:00-11:00 am CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Jim Carey Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly. All levels welcome! Description Scandinavian woodcarvers commonly use long-bladed...

Class Details Schedule: Three Sundays, March 7 and 14 (2:00-5:00 pm CT) and March 21 (2:00-4:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Patti Goke Level of Instruction: Intermediate or Advanced Description Join Vesterheim Gold Medalist Patti Goke...

Class Details Schedule: March 10-11 at (3:30-6:30 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Cathy Castellanos Level of Instruction: Advanced Beginner to Advanced Description Cathy will teach a traditional Viksdal design that includes specific Viksdal strokes and symbolism....

Class Details Schedule: March 10 (7:00-8:15 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Vesterheim hosts a monthly bokprat (book group) where we discuss Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us...

Class Details Schedule: March 12-14 (9:00-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Paul Nyborg Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Join instructor Paul Nyborg for a weekend of forging in which you will...

Class Details Schedule: March 13 (9:00-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Liz Bucheit Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description The serene and dramatic landscape of northern Scandinavia is the land of the...

Class Details Schedule: March 13 (Noon-2:00 pm CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Kristi Bissell Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Discover the art of Scandinavian crispbread in this hands-on online workshop dedicated to one...

Class Details Schedule: March 13-14 (9:00-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Darlene Fossum-Martin Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Explore the age-old folk art kolrosing (coal-rose-ing), also called kolskurd (coal-skerd), decorative fine-line incising...

Class Details Schedule: March 20-21 (9:00-3:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Kelly Ludeking Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description In this class you will have the opportunity to create your own 3” bronze...

Class Details Schedule: March 20 (11:00 am-Noon CT) Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Instructor: Janette Dragvold Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly, Intermediate, and Advanced Description Get the whole family together and celebrate International Waffle Day with...

Webinar Details Schedule: March 20 (11:00 am-Noon CT) Location: This webinar will be hosted on Zoom. Speaker: Sachikanta Sahoo Description Pattachitra is a traditional painting style from eastern India with a history stretching back hundreds of years. Known for its intricate details, bold...

Class Details Schedule: March 20-21 (9:00-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Josie Cooke Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Historically, plant and animal fibers have been twisted to make cordage and spun...