Online Folk Art Courses

Schedule:  Thursday, December 14 (7:00-8:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Emily Vikre   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    The holidays, filled with festive gatherings and rich food, are a popular time of year to enjoy aquavit...

Schedule:  Saturday, December 16 (4:00-6:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Patrice Johnson   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    The holidays aren't just about meatballs, lutefisk, and lefse! We'll prep for the season with a beautiful and...

Schedule:  Begins January 1, available all month!   Instructor:  Shannon Horton   Join us for this family-fun reading and outdoor adventure! Your family can be any combination of folks as long as there’s at least one adult to help navigate...

Schedule:  Four Saturdays, January 6-27 (11:00 am-12:30 pm CT)   Instructor:  Kate Running   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Join Kate Running to learn how to work with two colors of yarn to make this...

Schedule:  Three Sundays, January 7-21 (Noon-1:30 pm CT)   Instructor:  Jane Addams   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Dating back to 1857, Selbu mittens are one of the most iconic Norwegian garments. They have existed...

Schedule:  Rescheduled: Eight Mondays, January 8 - February 26 (7:30-8:30 pm CT)   Instructor:  Nick Rogness   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Hoping to travel to Norway someday? Want to connect with Norwegian friends or...

Schedule:  Eight Tuesdays, January 9 - February 27 (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...

Schedule:  Thursday, January 11 (5:00-7:00 pm CT)    Instructor:  Patrice Johnson   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Warm up with Sailor's Stew! Sjömansbiff is a hearty Scandinavian stew made of beef and vegetables and is...

Schedule:  Friday, January 12 (7:00-8:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Emily Vikre   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Thoughtfully crafted mocktails are a wonderful thing to add to any drink-maker’s arsenal. In this class we will...

Schedule:  Three Thursdays, January 18- February 1 (5:30-7:30 pm CT)   Instructor:  Laura Berlage   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Embroidering with wool has captivated imaginations since at least the Viking Age, offering beautiful and...

Schedule:  Wednesday, January 24 (6:00-8:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Liz Bucheit   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Explore a new “twist” on a traditional craft! Using pewter wire thread and a macramé-style weave, students will...

Schedule:  Friday, January 26 (6:00-8:30 pm CT) and Saturday, January 27 (9:30 am-Noon and 1:30-4:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Kim Garrett   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Join instructor Kim Garrett for an exploration into...

Schedule:  Sunday, January 28 (1:00-2:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Patti Goke   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    When you hear of the style of painting that comes from Numedal, what image comes to mind? It...

Schedule:  Wednesday, January 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...

Schedule:  Three Tuesdays, February 6-20 (3:00-5:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Shan Rayray   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Hardangersøm is Norwegian drawn thread work. In this continuing Hardanger embroidery online class, you will learn common...

Schedule:  Four Tuesdays, February 6-27 (6:00-7:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Dr. Maren Anderson Johnson   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Bli med! (Join us) for further exploration of Norwegian language! As a follow up to...

Schedule:  Eight Thursdays, February 8 - March 28 (3:00-5:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Laura Berlage   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    In this eight-week course, graduates of the Level 1 Introduction to Tapestry Weaving class...

Schedule:  Four Thursdays, February 8-29 (6:00-7:30 pm CT)   Instructor:  Rose Arrowsmith   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Whether your storytelling goal is to deepen your knowledge of Scandinavian folktales, polish your performance for the...

Schedule:  In person on Saturday, February 10 (9:00 am-5:00 pm CT) and Online on Saturday, March 2 (3:00-5:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Susan Kolstad   Location:  The in-person session will focus on artifact viewing and library resources. The online session will be a follow-up...

Schedule:  Saturday, February 10 (10:00-11:30 am and 3:00-4:30 pm CT) and Sunday, February 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...

Schedule:  Sunday, February 11 (3:00-5:30 pm CT)  Rescheduled from previous year -  everyone welcome, join for this new date!   Instructor:  Alex Yerks   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Carve a heart! Roses only last a couple...

Schedule:  Saturday, February 17 (1:00-3:00 and 5:00-6:00 pm CT)   Instructor:  Kristi Bissell   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    If you’ve ever watched a cooking show and marveled at the speed that the ingredients get...

Schedule:  Sunday, February 18 (11:00 am-Noon CT)   Instructor:  Patrice Johnson   Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    Nordic people have a saying: "Tacos, not just for Fridays anymore!" Tacos are a long favored Friday evening...

Schedule:  Wednesday, Februrary 21 (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...