In-Person Folk Art Courses

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...

Class Details Schedule: September 12-13 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is 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...

Class Details Schedule: September 12-13 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is 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...

Class Details Schedule: September 26-27 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is 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...

Class Details Schedule: September 26 (9:00 am-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 Explore the ancient tradition of chain making! You’ll use “Viking Knitting,” a centuries-old...

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”...

Class Details Schedule: Six Wednesdays, April 8 - May 13 (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: Beginner and Intermediate. This program is designed for youth ages...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Class Details Schedule:  Six Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12  (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...

Class Details Schedule:  Six Tuesdays, April 7 - May 12 (3:15-5:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Emily Osterman Level of Instruction: This program is designed for youth in Kindergarten through 2nd...

Class Details Schedule: April 25-26 (9:00 am-4:00 pm CT) Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Instructor: Kelly Ludeking Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly Description Have you ever wanted to weld your own sculpture but have no...

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...

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...