In-Person Folk Art Courses
2027-03-20 – Spinning with a Drop Spindle
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...
from $195.00
American Rogaland Style Rosemaling (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: June 12-14 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Ruth Green Level of Instruction: Intermediate, OR Advanced Description This is a project painting class. The project is a 16”...
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Beginning Loom Weaving (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: June 10-14 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Laura Demuth and Sheila Oberreuter Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description If you are interested in learning how to weave on...
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Beginning Rosemaling Through Christmas Ornaments (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: September 12-13 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Nancy Odalen VGM and Juli Seydell Johnson Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description In this class, students will decorate...
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Blacksmithing 101: Forging Fundamentals
Class Details Schedule: August 27-30 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was 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...
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Build Your Own Holmegaard-Style Bow (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: June 18-21 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Steve Daughton Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Step back over 8,000 years and experience the art of prehistoric bow...
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Canceled – Weaving a Braided-in Rug (in person)
Class Details Schedule: March 13 (9:00-5:00 pm CT) Location: This class has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances Instructor: Melba Granlund Description Nothing says “country” more than a braided rug. Making a braided rug that requires no sewing once the braiding is...
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Canceled – Weaving a Swedish Toothbrush Rug (in person)
Class Details Schedule: March 14 (9:00-5:00 pm CT) Location: This class has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances Instructor: Melba Granlund Description Toothbrush rugs are attributed to Swedish immigrants who brought this somewhat obscure tradition with them to America in the late...
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Carving Basics: Introduction to the Sloyd Knife (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: May 16 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Alex Clarke Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description In this introductory sloyd knife carving class, students will explore the foundational skills...
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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,...
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Concert with Kristian Bugge and WB Reid
Class Details Schedule: May 19, 2026 (7:00-8:00 pm CT) Location: This event will be held live in Vesterheim Commons and will be livestreamed on Zoom for an online audience. Instructor: Kristian Bugge and WB Reid Description Kristian Bugge & WB Reid...
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Decorating Wood with Kroting and Svidekor
Class Details Schedule: September 26-27 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Rebecca Hanna Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Do you have a piece of woodenware or carving but are not sure...
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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
Forge Your First Knife
Class Details Schedule: September 12-13 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Andrew Townswick Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly, Open to ages 14+ if accompanied by an adult who is also registered for...
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Forging a Viking Flint Striker (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: April 17-19 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Tom Latané Level of Instruction: Intermediate to Advanced Description The class will start with a simple form that was common...
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Forging Kitchen Utensils: Steel and Copper (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: May 16-17 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Elizabeth Belz Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Use hammer and fire to create one-of-a-kind forged kitchen utensils! Students will explore...
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Hallingdal Style Rosemaling (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: July 28-August 1 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was 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...
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Intermediate Acanthus Carving (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: July 18-22 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Hans Sandom Level of Instruction: Intermediate OR Advanced Description Join master woodworker Hans Sandom for an in-depth exploration of...
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Level Up Your Lefse
Class Details Schedule: June 13 (9:30-11:30 am and 12:30-2:30 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:...
from $65.00
Make your Own Metal Sculpture (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: April 25-26 (9:00 am-4:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Kelly Ludeking Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Have you ever wanted to weld your own sculpture but have no...
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Making a Norwegian Brukskniv with Wood and Leather Sheath ( Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: July 18-21 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Scott Johnson Level of Instruction: Intermediate to Advanced Description Students will be making a bruksniv or Norwegian work knife....
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Making the Sloyd Knife (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: May 29-31 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Fred Livesay Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description A carving or “slöyd” knife is a must-have tool for any craftsperson, but...
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Natural Dyeing with Lichen (Archived In Person Class)
Class Details Schedule: June 27 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This was an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Jane Addams Level of Instruction: Open to all levels Description Orchil dye, a potent purple dye once used all over...
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Painting from the Head or the Heart: Ornament, Identity, and Expression (Archived Webinar)
Webinar Details Schedule: May 6 (7:00-8:00 pm CT) Location: This was an event held live in Vesterheim Commons and livestreamed on Zoom for an online audience. Speaker: Mona Stenseth Description What does it mean to truly carry a tradition forward? In this...
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