{"title":"Free Events at Vesterheim","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2026-04-01-familietid-natural-dyed-eggs","title":"FamilieTid: Natural-Dyed Eggs (Archived Webinar)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWebinar Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003e April 1 (5:00-6:00 pm CT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis webinar was hosted on Zoom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/lesley-darling-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003eLesley Darling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre beets best? Is cabbage crazy? In this online workshop, families will learn the basics of festive egg dyeing using natural dyes. Textile artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will encourage exploration and creativity, while explaining the major differences between dyeing food and dyeing fabrics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies will not be expected to do their project during this hour-long, lecture and Q\u0026amp;A class, but will be able to complete their projects after class. Start saving your onion skins!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegistration Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Webinar has past but is now available on our YouTube channel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/77p1jYC0oD0?si=Dn89yqjPUcxngQDW\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Check out our current and upcoming classes for other opportunities to join! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings and Programming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43230772756554,"sku":"OL.2026.Q3.29","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/Darling-NaturalEggDyeing2.jpg?v=1768322823"},{"product_id":"2026-04-08-april-bokprat-shyness-and-dignity-by-dag-solstad","title":"Vesterheim Bokprats: Previous Book Discussions","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesterheim hosts a monthly \u003cem\u003ebokprat\u003c\/em\u003e (book group) where we discuss Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past we have read and discussed the following books. Occasinally our bokprats include a discussion with the authors, editors, or translators and posted on our Youtube channel \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLOBXhlw8aTkcLtcCj2MfGeo8qng_W1FIV\u0026amp;si=b2LAqmojJ-Bs3wdp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Summer Book by Tove Jansson (September 2026)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson \u003c\/em\u003e(June 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHow Iceland Changed the World – The Big History of a Small Island \u003c\/em\u003eby Egill Bjarnason (May 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShyness \u0026amp; Dignity\u003c\/em\u003e by Dag Solstad (April 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMinnesota (Wolf Hour)\u003c\/em\u003e by Jo Nesbø (March 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Wonderful Adventures of Nils\u003c\/em\u003e by Selma Lagerlof (February 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Lost Village\u003c\/em\u003e by Camilla Sten (January 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTVprat: The Commoner (December 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGhosts\u003c\/em\u003e by Henrik Ibsen (November 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSister\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eBells\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eTrilogy\u003c\/em\u003e with author Lars Mytting (October 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eI Talk About It All the Time\u003c\/em\u003e by Camara Lundestad Joof (September 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Memoirs of Stockholm Sven\u003c\/em\u003e by Nathaniel Miller (June 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Reindeer of Chinese Gardens\u003c\/em\u003e with author Barbara Sjoholm (May 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMuus vs. Muus \u003c\/em\u003ewith translator Kari Lie Dorer from St. Olaf (April 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Night of the Scourge\u003c\/em\u003e by Lars Mytting (March 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCabin in the Mountains\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert Ferguson (February 2025) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe End of Drum-Time by Hanna Pylväinen (January 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilmprat: Christmas as Usual (December 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSagas of Luther College: Norwegian and Lutheran Identities Past, Present, and Future,\u003c\/em\u003e edited by Dr. Maren Anderson Johnson and Rachel Faldet (November 2024)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e A Coat Dyed Black\u003c\/em\u003e by Don Pugnetti  (October 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Lazarus Solution\u003c\/em\u003e by Kjell Oda Dahl (September 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFilmprat: Stolen by Ann-Helene Læstadius  (June 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eUnto A Good Land\u003c\/em\u003e by Vilhelm Moberg (May 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOut of Africa\u003c\/em\u003e by Isak Dinesen (April 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNaïve. Super., \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eby Erlend Loe (March 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMorning and Evening \u003c\/em\u003eby Jon Fosse (February 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStolen\u003c\/em\u003e by Ann-Helene Læstadius (January 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA House in Norway\u003c\/em\u003e by Vigdis Hjorth (December 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilmprat: John, the Last Cowboy (November 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHunger\u003c\/em\u003e by Knut Hamsun (October 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Weaver and the Witch Queen \u003c\/em\u003eby Genevieve Gornichec (September 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilmprat: Narvik (June 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKristin Lavransdatter (Vol. 1 - The Wreath) by Sigrid Undset (May 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReindeer Hunters by Lars Mytting (April 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGhosts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e by Henrik Ibsen (March 2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKristine, Finding Hom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ee by Aleta Chossek (February 2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTVprat: Hjem Til Jul,\u003c\/em\u003e Season 1 (Decemeber 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Frog in the Fjord: One Year in Norway\u003c\/em\u003e by Lorelou Desjardins (November 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHeroes of the Primstav\u003c\/em\u003e by Lucy O'Laghlin Tokheim (October 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe American Girl\u003c\/em\u003e by Monika Fagerholm (April 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSearching for Nora\u003c\/em\u003e by Wendy Swallow (March 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Doll's House\u003c\/em\u003e by Henrik Ibsen (February 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Bell in the Lake \u003c\/em\u003eby Lars Mytting (January 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe, the Drowned by Carsten Jensen (December 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eViking Economics\u003c\/em\u003e by George Lakey (October 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eFrom Day to Day: One Man's Diary of Survival in Nazi Concentration Camps\u003c\/em\u003e by Odd Nansen (September 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTVprat: Atlantic Crossing (June 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBokprats are a free program we offer monthly throughout the year, with a summer break in our schedule. All you have to do is sign up (and read the book) to attend. Visit the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/collections\/heritage-and-language-folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFolk Art School Heritage and Language\u003c\/a\u003e page to see our upcoming offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43231101911114,"sku":"OL.2026.Q3.32","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/36578942_1.jpg?v=1782397513"},{"product_id":"2026-05-15-familietid-nordic-pizza-family-night","title":"FamilieTid: Nordic Pizza Family Night (Archived Webinar)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWebinar Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003e May 15 (5:30-6:30 pm CT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis webinar was hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/patrice-johnson\/?_gl=1*p7zh6m*_gcl_au*MjA0ODM5NTEzMi4xNzYzMjI1NDcy*_ga*NjcwODg4MjUzLjE3NjMyMjU0NzI.*_ga_NFQVBS0ND1*czE3Njg0MDM1NzQkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzY4NDA0NDA4JGozNCRsMCRoMTE2MzEwMDY3Nw..\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003ePatrice Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the family together for some surprising tastes and fun twists on Nordic pizzas. Join Patrice Johnson for this family cook-along and spend a Friday evening enjoying pizza with your family, maybe even watching a movie together afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite the whole family to experience this collaborative cooking and learning process. Only one registration is needed per household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegistration Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Webinar has past but will be available on our YouTube channel soon. Check out our current and upcoming classes for other opportunities to join! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVesterheim’s Nordic Cooking programs are supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Oneota Community Food Co-op.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" title=\"Folk Art School\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings and Programming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43233125466186,"sku":"OL.2026.Q3.44","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/Johnson_Nordic_Pizza_1--standard-width-8182px_01fd1ce6-acd0-4ccc-9f38-1647787ac89f.jpg?v=1768406121"},{"product_id":"2026-06-06-cultural-connections-decorative-norwegian-carving-on-the-tylldal-chair","title":"Cultural Connections: Decorative Norwegian Carving on the Tylldal Chair (Archived Webinar)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWebinar Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003e June 6  (10:00-11:00 am CT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis webinar will be hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/lara-reisigl-domeneghetti\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLara Reisigl Domeneghetti\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/patrice-johnson\/?_gl=1*p7zh6m*_gcl_au*MjA0ODM5NTEzMi4xNzYzMjI1NDcy*_ga*NjcwODg4MjUzLjE3NjMyMjU0NzI.*_ga_NFQVBS0ND1*czE3Njg0MDM1NzQkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzY4NDA0NDA4JGozNCRsMCRoMTE2MzEwMDY3Nw..\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/patrice-johnson\/?_gl=1*p7zh6m*_gcl_au*MjA0ODM5NTEzMi4xNzYzMjI1NDcy*_ga*NjcwODg4MjUzLjE3NjMyMjU0NzI.*_ga_NFQVBS0ND1*czE3Njg0MDM1NzQkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzY4NDA0NDA4JGozNCRsMCRoMTE2MzEwMDY3Nw..\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLara Reisigl Domeneghetti presents \u003cem\u003eFrom Birch to Walrus Tusk: Reconstructing the Tylldal Chair across Media and Territories. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough practice-based reconstruction and comparative material analysis with the help of Erna Þorbjörg Einarsdóttir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErna Þorbjörg Einarsdóttir contributed as a heritage woodworker, with a particular focus on reconstructing and making tools that replicate the working characteristics of historical originals. This has been central to the project, especially in relation to the Tylldal chair, where the aim is to reproduce tool marks that correspond closely to those found on the original object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer expertise lies both in recreating the tools themselves from scratch. That combination—analysis of marks and practical tool-making—is the core of what she has brought into the collaboration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis presentation examines the Tylldal Chair as a birch “ivory” throne — linking Nidaros cathedral sculpture, walrus-tusk carving, and portable ecclesiastical furniture. The focus lies on tools, surfaces, and how craft knowledge traveled across media, workshops, and North Atlantic territories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegistration Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186255616 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186255616 BCX4\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186255616 BCX4\"\u003eWebinar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186255616 BCX4\"\u003e has past but is now available on our YouTube channel\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FTmmwrgzq7Q?si=xjPFQiipHLJvRX5z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e here\u003c\/a\u003e. Check out our current and upcoming classes for other opportunities to join!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW186255616 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559685\":1440,\"335559739\":0}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodcarving classes are supported by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" title=\"Folk Art School\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings and Programming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43233138802762,"sku":"OL.2026.Q3.47","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/Domeneghetti-webinar1.jpg?v=1768407749"},{"product_id":"2026-05-09-cultural-connections-the-alpine-brettstuhl","title":"Cultural Connections: The Alpine Brettstuhl (Archived Webinar)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWebinar Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003e May 9 (1:00-2:00 pm CT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis webinar was hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/charles-thompson\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Thompson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/patrice-johnson\/?_gl=1*p7zh6m*_gcl_au*MjA0ODM5NTEzMi4xNzYzMjI1NDcy*_ga*NjcwODg4MjUzLjE3NjMyMjU0NzI.*_ga_NFQVBS0ND1*czE3Njg0MDM1NzQkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzY4NDA0NDA4JGozNCRsMCRoMTE2MzEwMDY3Nw..\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/patrice-johnson\/?_gl=1*p7zh6m*_gcl_au*MjA0ODM5NTEzMi4xNzYzMjI1NDcy*_ga*NjcwODg4MjUzLjE3NjMyMjU0NzI.*_ga_NFQVBS0ND1*czE3Njg0MDM1NzQkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzY4NDA0NDA4JGozNCRsMCRoMTE2MzEwMDY3Nw..\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin woodworker and instructor Charles Thompson in a dissection of \u003cem\u003ebrettstuhls\u003c\/em\u003e, or plank chairs, and the decorative techniques used to embellish them. \u003cem\u003eBrettstuhls\u003c\/em\u003e were a common vernacular chair made along the Rhine, through the Alps, and in Moravian communities. Charles will discuss his process for creating these chairs and the influence of traditional designs, symbols, and motifs in his current work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegistration Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW42702199 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42702199 BCX4\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42702199 BCX4\"\u003eWebinar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42702199 BCX4\"\u003e has past but is now available on our YouTube channel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GR3jNtG-AlA?si=Y7qwGO7RxdH7CEye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Check out our current and upcoming classes for other opportunities to join \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWoodcarving classes are supported by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" title=\"Folk Art School\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings and Programming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43233152467018,"sku":"OL.2026.Q3.42","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/Thompson_BretstuhlWebinar.jpg?v=1768409634"},{"product_id":"2026-08-16-cultural-connections-transplanted-carving-how-ming-chinese-furniture-shaped","title":"Cultural Connections: Transplanted Carving – How Ming Chinese Furniture Shaped Anglo-American Design (Webinar)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWebinar Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 16 (1:00-2:00 pm CT)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis webinar will be hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/charles-thompson\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/hugo-nakashima-brown\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHugo Nakashima-Brown\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/patrice-johnson\/?_gl=1*p7zh6m*_gcl_au*MjA0ODM5NTEzMi4xNzYzMjI1NDcy*_ga*NjcwODg4MjUzLjE3NjMyMjU0NzI.*_ga_NFQVBS0ND1*czE3Njg0MDM1NzQkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzY4NDA0NDA4JGozNCRsMCRoMTE2MzEwMDY3Nw..\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/patrice-johnson\/?_gl=1*p7zh6m*_gcl_au*MjA0ODM5NTEzMi4xNzYzMjI1NDcy*_ga*NjcwODg4MjUzLjE3NjMyMjU0NzI.*_ga_NFQVBS0ND1*czE3Njg0MDM1NzQkbzIxJGcxJHQxNzY4NDA0NDA4JGozNCRsMCRoMTE2MzEwMDY3Nw..\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this talk, Hugo Nakashima-Brown will explore the origins and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eornamental language of Ming dynasty furniture and its far-reaching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfluence on English and American design. The presentation will trace \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe pathways of bi-directional influence both in antiquity—from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian Toran gates influence on Chinese design and the Japanese Torii \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto the later influences of Chinese furniture on the West.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will learn how what we now recognize as “Classical” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese furniture emerged, and how these innovations shaped Western \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efurniture from the 1500s through the Queen Anne Chinoiserie period and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einto midcentury Danish chair design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegistration Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registering for this webinar, please make sure to use the email address you'd like the Zoom link to be sent to. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a Zoom link for the webinar session by email, sometime during the week prior to the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW74476171 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74476171 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e: When you register, you will receive an automated email with the Zoom link. If you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW74476171 BCX4\"\u003edo not already receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74476171 BCX4\"\u003e emails from Vesterheim, please register your email address with us \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW74476171 BCX4\" href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/ho8raf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW74476171 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74476171 BCX4\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW74476171 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74476171 BCX4\"\u003e before completing your registration to ensure the link is sent to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegister to Receive Webinar Recording\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to attend this live webinar during the scheduled time, we encourage you to complete the registration process anyway! All registrants, whether they are able to attend the live event or not, will receive an email with a link to the webinar's recording shortly after the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWoodcarving classes are supported by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings and Programming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43233184907338,"sku":"OL.2026.Q3.61","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/Nakashima-Brown_CulturalConnections2.jpg?v=1768411331"},{"product_id":"2026-04-12-historical-lichen-dyes-webinar","title":"Historical Lichen Dyes (Archived Webinar)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWebinar Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturday, June 20 (10:00-11:00 am CT).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"INSTRUCTOR NAME\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/jane-addams\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJane Addams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin artist and instructor Jane Addams for an introduction to natural dyes on pieces in the Vesterheim Collection. Jane will share how traditional Scandinavian makers used lichen to color textiles. She will explore what these dyes reveal about culture, place, and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind the Webinar Recording\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Webinar has past but is now available on our YouTube channel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OZ6CYUxMyh8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Check out our current and upcoming classes for other opportunities to join! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" title=\"Folk Art School\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings and Programming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43321843155018,"sku":"OL.2026.Q3.33","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/5c5ee537-ed3b-41a6-bfb4-76643fe8a8f6.jpg?v=1771340162"},{"product_id":"2026-05-06-painting-from-the-head-or-the-heart-ornament-identity-and-expression-webinar","title":"Painting from the Head or the Heart: Ornament, Identity, and Expression (Archived Webinar)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWebinar Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003eMay 6 (7:00-8:00 pm CT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis was an event held live in Vesterheim Commons and livestreamed on Zoom for an online audience. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/mona-stenseth\/\" title=\"INSTRUCTOR NAME\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eMona Stenseth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to truly carry a tradition forward?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this lecture, Norwegian artist and psychotherapist Mona Stenseth explores the difference between reproducing tradition and expressing through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking at the intersection of identity and ornament, Stenseth approaches rosemaling not as decoration, but as a living language—shaped through rhythm, repetition, and human experience. Drawing from both her artistic practice and her background in expressive therapy, she reflects on how tradition is learned, internalized, and transformed across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when we paint from the head—following rules, techniques, and established forms? And what becomes possible when we shift into the body and allow intuition, presence, and personal expression to guide the work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than asking how tradition can be preserved unchanged, this talk asks a more urgent question: how does tradition continue through people?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing a contemporary perspective from Norway, Stenseth invites audiences into a deeper reflection on belonging, authorship, and what it means to make tradition your own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegistration Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Webinar has past but is now available on our YouTube channel \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FocWFJH-EP0?si=x8Cqz4deDske-jO8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Check out our current and upcoming classes for other opportunities to join! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" title=\"Folk Art School\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings and Programming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43482960658506,"sku":"OL.2026.Q3.43","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/image0_6.jpg?v=1775488112"},{"product_id":"2026-05-19-concert-with-kristian-bugge-and-wb-reid","title":"Concert with Kristian Bugge and WB Reid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026 (7:00-8:00 pm CT)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis event will be held live in Vesterheim Commons and will be livestreamed on Zoom for an online audience. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: \u003c\/strong\u003eKristian Bugge and WB Reid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKristian Bugge \u0026amp; WB Reid are coming to Vesterheim for an unforgettable live experience with humor and stories from their many years on the road!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite growing up and living on each side of the Atlantic Ocean, WB Reid and Kristian Bugge have known of and followed each other’s music for years while they’ve met at jam sessions and festivals around the Pacific Northwest. They played together for the first time in the fall of 2025 and decided it would be fun to go on the road together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe program will focus on tunes from the rich, Danish fiddle repertoire, spiced up with a few songs in Danish and English. Expect everything from wild polkas and groovy jigs to lyrical waltzes, fiery reels, and happy hopsas. Plus, they will play the exotic “Sønderhoning” dance tunes from the famous, Danish Island of Fanø.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegistration Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing in person? Just show up!\u003cbr\u003eJoining online? Register for the Zoom link below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registering for this webinar, please make sure to use the email address you'd like the Zoom link to be sent to. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a Zoom link for the webinar session by email, sometime during the week prior to the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegister to Receive Webinar Recording\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to attend this live webinar during the scheduled time, we encourage you to complete the registration process anyway! All registrants, whether they are able to attend the live event or not, will receive an email with a link to the webinar's recording shortly after the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegistration Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 19, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Non-Member Tuition","offer_id":43531048026186,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Tuition","offer_id":43531048058954,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/Bugge-Reid-Concert.jpg?v=1776803622"},{"product_id":"2026-10-28-october-bokprat-the-wild-duck-by-henrik-ibsen-copy","title":"2026-10-28 – October Bokprat: The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen (Online)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28 (7:00-8:15 pm CT)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an online class hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesterheim hosts a monthly \u003cem\u003ebokprat\u003c\/em\u003e (book group) where we discuss Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in October for a discussion of \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Duck,\u003c\/em\u003e a play written in 1884 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Wild Duck\u003c\/em\u003e, the idealistic son of a corrupt merchant exposes his father's duplicity, but in the process destroys the very people he wishes to save. It focuses on the Ekdal family, whose fragile peace is shattered by Gregers Werle, an idealist who insists on exposing hidden truths, leading to tragic consequences. The play was written in a realistic style, but literary scholars have pointed out the play's kinship with symbolism. It blends themes such as deception, betrayal, and the disillusionment of modern life with moments of comedy and satire, and is considered the first modern masterpiece in the genre of tragicomedy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistrants should secure their own copy of the book (available for purchase soon through the Vesterheim Museum Store) and have read it prior to the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 21, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821752352842,"sku":"OL.2026.Q4.78","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/pg73631.cover.medium_54fcfb19-acba-45d2-af4a-d918b1b39ed1.jpg?v=1786991232"},{"product_id":"2027-03-20-familietid-waffle-day","title":"2027-03-20 - FamilieTid: Waffle Day (Online)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 20 (11:00 am-Noon CT)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an online class hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/janette-dragvold\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003eJanette Dragvold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner Friendly, Intermediate, and Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the whole family together and celebrate International Waffle Day with Vesterheim instructor Janette Dragvold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Vesterheim cooking class is designed as a small-group cook-along, and we invite exchange between the instructor and students in order to build community around food traditions. In this same spirit of sharing, we invite the whole family to experience this collaborative cooking and learning process. Only one registration is needed per household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes will be sent to you approximately one week prior to class. Students will need to provide ingredients for the recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. 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All registrants, whether they are able to attend the live event or not, will receive an email with a link to the webinar's recording shortly after the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegistration Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 4, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings and Programming.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43865794019402,"sku":"OL.2026.Q4.72","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/Rosemaling_an_Acrylic_Dala_Horse_3_tara_austin-700x700.jpg?v=1786990471"},{"product_id":"2026-11-11-november-bokprat-lady-from-the-sea-by-henrik-ibsen-online","title":"2026-11-11 – November Bokprat: Lady From the Sea by Henrik Ibsen (online)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 11 (7:00-8:15 pm CT)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an online class hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesterheim hosts a monthly \u003cem\u003ebokprat\u003c\/em\u003e (book group) where we discuss Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. 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If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 28, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43865820135498,"sku":"OL.2026.Q4.83","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/50708923.jpg?v=1785263988"},{"product_id":"2026-11-22-cultural-connection-decorative-wall-paintings-of-sweden-webinar","title":"2026-11-22 – Cultural Connections: Decorative Wall Paintings of Sweden (Webinar)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWebinar Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003eNovember 22 (2:00-3:00 pm CT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis webinar will be hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/pieper-fleck-bloomquist\/\" title=\"INSTRUCTOR NAME\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePieper Bloomquist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurious if Swedish Dalmålning, Bonadsmålning, and Norwegian Rosemaling are art cousins? 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Join us in January for a discussion of \u003cem\u003eThe Wife\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSigrid Undset. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wife\u003c\/em\u003e is the second book in the trilogy \u003cem\u003eKristin Lavransdatter\u003c\/em\u003e. Author Sigrid Undset interweaves political, social, and religious history with the daily aspects of family life to create a colorful, richly detailed tapestry of Norway during the fourteenth-century. The trilogy, however, is more than a journey into the past. Undset's own life—her familiarity with Norse sagas and folklore and with a wide range of medieval literature; her experiences as a daughter, wife, and mother; and her deep religious faith—profoundly influenced her writing. 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Join us in February for a discussion of \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eReindeer Hunters\u003c\/em\u003e by Lars Mytting. This book is the second in \u003cem\u003eThe Sister Bells\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1903. Twenty-two years after the events of\u003cem\u003e The Bell in the Lake\u003c\/em\u003e, Astrid Hekne's son, Jehans, is now a young man. One August morning, Jehans kills a massive reindeer, and at the same moment encounters an enigmatic hunter....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the new church in Butangen, Pastor Kai Schweigaard is living with the consequences of his past betrayal. Kai becomes obsessed with finding the ancient tapestry woven by the conjoined sisters from \u003cem\u003eThe Bell in the Lake,\u003c\/em\u003e with the hope that the tapestry will bring him redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the unraveling legends from the past that continue to haunt these people, they must figure out how to look to the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistrants should secure their own copy of the book (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/products\/reindeer-hunters-by-lars-mytting\"\u003eavailable for purchase through the Vesterheim Museum Store\u003c\/a\u003e) and have read it prior to the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. 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If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary 2, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868856909898,"sku":"OL.2027.Q1.13","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/60310743.jpg?v=1785335409"},{"product_id":"2027-03-07-march-bokprat-peer-gynt-by-henrik-ibsen-online","title":"2027-03-10 – March Bokprat: Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen (Online)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10 (7:00-8:15 pm CT)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an online class hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesterheim hosts a monthly \u003cem\u003ebokprat\u003c\/em\u003e (book group) where we discuss Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in March for a discussion of \u003cem\u003ePeer\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eGynt\u003c\/em\u003e by Henrik Ibsen, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea major Norwegian playwright considered one of the world's pre-eminent writers of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on Norwegian folklore and Ibsen’s own imaginative inventions, the play relates the roguish life of the world-wandering Peer, who finds wealth and fame — but never happiness — although he is redeemed by love in the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistrants should secure their own copy of the book (available for purchase soon through the Vesterheim Museum Store) and have read it prior to the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. 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Known for its intricate details, bold lines, and vibrant colors, these paintings often depict stories from Hindu mythology as well as scenes inspired by nature and everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for an introduction to this beautiful folk art tradition as the instructor shares its history, cultural significance, and painting techniques. Through demonstrations and examples, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how Pattachitra artists create their distinctive work and how this tradition continues to thrive today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegistration Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registering for this webinar, please make sure to use the email address you'd like the Zoom link to be sent to. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a Zoom link for the webinar session by email, sometime during the week prior to the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegister to Receive Webinar Recording\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unable to attend this live webinar during the scheduled time, we encourage you to complete the registration process anyway! 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