Online Folk Art Courses
2023-05-31 – RESCHEDULED – Vesterheim Bokprat: Kristin Lavransdatter (Vol. 1 - The Wreath) by Sigrid Undset (Online)
Schedule: RESCHEDULED - Wednesday, May 31 (7:00-8:15 pm CT) Instructor: Dr. Maren Anderson Johnson 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,...
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2023-06-04 – Exploring Coastal Sámi Handcraft (Webinar)
Schedule: Sunday, June 4 (1:00-2:00 pm CT) Instructor: Hege Nilsen Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join folk artist and culture-bearer Hege Nilsen for a conversation exploring the traditional handcraft of the Coastal Sámi. From leatherwork, to...
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2023-06-10 – Natural Dyeing: Historical Handcraft as a Living Art (Webinar)
Schedule: Saturday, June 10 (1:00-2:00 pm CT) Instructor: Lesley Darling Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Has the growing popularity of natural dyes made you curious about the process? Join textile artist and educator Lesley Darling...
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2023-06-11 – Celebratory Strawberry Cake (Online)
Schedule: Sunday, June 11 (2:00-4:00 pm CT) Instructor: Kristi Bissell Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join Kristi Bissell of True North Kitchen to make a show-stopping Norwegian celebration cake filled with roasted strawberries and pastry...
from $25.00
2023-06-12 – Pride Selbu Mittens (Online)
Schedule: Mondays, June 12 - 26 (6:00-7:30 pm CT) Instructor: Susan Kolstad Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. The Selbu mitten design is a commonly-known classic traditional motif with rich history and many interesting variations. Step into...
from $165.00
2023-06-21 – Vesterheim Filmprat: Narvik
Schedule: Wednesday, June 21 (7:00-8:15 pm CT) Instructor: Dr. Maren Anderson Johnson Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. In a twist on Vesterheim's bokprat discussions, join us in June for a discussion of the film Narvik (available on Netflix)....
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2023-06-23 – Painting with Wool: Dala Horse (Online)
Schedule: Friday, June 23 (2:00-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Laura Berlage Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Explore the magic of needle felting with a delightful Dala horse image and take your colorwork skills to a new...
from $95.00
2023-06-24 – Rosemaling in the Aust-Agder Style (Online)
Schedule: Saturday, June 24 (9:00 am-Noon and 2:00-5:00 pm CT) and Sunday, June 25 (1:00-3:30 pm CT) Instructor: Patti Goke Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Although the various Agders and the Setesdal styles are similar in...
from $200.00
2023-07 – Family Handcraft at Home: Intro to Rosemaling (Online)
Schedule: July 2023 Instructor: Jill Willems Note: This program has been designed for families to experience on their own schedules. There is no live Zoom event and no scheduled class time – your family can participate anytime during the month when...
$20.00
2023-07-07 – The Spirit of Scandinavia: Nordic Spin on Classic Cocktails (Online)
Schedule: Friday, July 7 (7:00-8:00 pm CT) Instructor: Malina Bickford Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Aquavit has become a darling of the world’s most innovative bartenders, as they reach for the botanical spirit of Nordic...
from $25.00
2023-07-08 – Frida Hansen: A Norwegian Art Nouveau Artist in Wool (Webinar)
Schedule: Saturday, July 8 (1:00-2:00 pm CT) Instructor: Robbie LaFleur Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join writer and weaver Robbie LaFleur for a lecture on the life and work of the innovative Norwegian tapestry artist...
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2023-07-08 – Rosemaling in the Trøndelag Style: Shallow Bowl (Online)
Schedule: Saturday July 8 (9:30 am-12:00 pm CT and 3:00-5:00 pm CT) Instructor: Patti Goke Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join Vesterheim Gold Medalist Patti Goke to paint a shallow bowl in the Trøndelag style of...
from $140.00
2023-07-10 – Pick-up Bandweaving with a Bandgrind (Online)
Schedule: Monday, July 10 (10:00-11:30 am CT) and (3:00-4:30 pm CT), Tuesday July 11 (Noon-1:00 pm CT) Instructor: Laura Demuth Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. The woven band played an important role in traditional Norwegian...
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2023-07-13 – Introduction to Tapestry Weaving Skill Builder: Folk Rooster (Post Level 1) (Online)
Schedule: Thursdays, July 13 - August 10 (5:00-7:00 pm CT) Instructor: Laura Berlage Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Looking for a festive and fun project for your next tapestry? Ready to continue practicing your skills...
from $255.00
2023-07-15 – Dressing the Wise and Foolish Virgins: What Tapestry Can Teach Us About Women, Dress, and Culture in 16th and 17th Century Norway (Webinar)
Schedule: Saturday, July 15 (2:00-3:00 pm CT) Instructor: Laura Berlage Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join tapestry weaving instructor Laura Berlage of Erindale Tapestry Studio on a deep dive into the beloved Norwegian billedvev tapestry...
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2023-07-15 – Norwegian Bead Embroidery
Schedule: Saturday July 15 12:00-2:30 pm CT, Saturday July 22 12:00-2:00 pm Instructor: Jane Addams Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. The bunad in several regions of Norway feature a beaded belt. This beadwork can be...
from $110.00
2023-07-15 – Scandinavian Hot Dog Party (Online)
Schedule: Saturday, July 15 (4:00-6:00 pm CT) Instructor: Kristi Bissell Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Are you ready to upgrade your hot dog situation from ho-hum ketchup and mustard to something with some serious Nordic...
from $25.00
2023-07-17 – Introduction to Loom Beading, Level 2 (Online)
Schedule: Three Mondays, July 17 - 31 (5:30-7:30 pm CT) Instructor: Laura Berlage Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Ready to take your loom beading skills to the next level? In this course, you’ll work with small...
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2023-07-22 – Introduction to the Basic Strokes of Rosemaling: Hallingdal Style (Online)
Schedule: Saturday July 22 (10:00-11:30 am CT and 3:00-4:30 pm CT), Sunday July 23 (10:30 am CT-Noon pm CT) Instructor: Lise Lorentzen Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. If you’ve ever thought about trying rosemaling, here’s a...
from $115.00
2023-07-22 – Nordic Christmas in July (jul i juli!)
Schedule: Saturday, July 22 (5:00-7:00 pm CT) Instructor: Patrice Johnson Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Who says the delicious bites of jul can't be enjoyed in the heat of summer? In this Nordic take on...
from $25.00
2023-08-08 – Level 1 Norwegian Language (Online)
Schedule: Tuesdays, August 8 - September 26 (7:30-8:30 pm CT) Instructor: Nick Rogness and Dr. Maren Anderson Johnson Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Hoping to travel to Norway someday? Want to connect with Norwegian friends or...
from $140.00
2023-08-08 – Level 2 Norwegian Language (Online)
Schedule: Tuesdays, August 8 - September 26 (6:00-7:00 pm CT) Instructor: Dr. Maren Anderson Johnson Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join us for Vesterheim’s level 2 course in the Norwegian language! We will explore a...
from $120.00
2023-08-08 – Level 3 Norwegian Language (Online)
Schedule: Eight Tuesdays, August 8 - September 26 (7:00-8:00 pm CT) Instructor: Lianna Stewart Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Join us for Vesterheim’s Level 3 course in the Norwegian language! We will cover chapters 10-12...
from $120.00
2023-08-10 – Nordic Camp Food (Online)
Schedule: Thursday, August 10 (4:00-6:00 pm) Instructor: Patrice Johnson Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom. Whether you seek adventures in the great outdoors or prefer quiet afternoons on your deck, our Nordic Camp Food class will...
from $25.00
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