Woodworking Courses
Woodworking is a blast at Vesterheim!
Some of the most highly-respected and fun-loving woodworkers in the country and from Norway teach their woodworking techniques at Vesterheim. From simple carved figures and chip-carved ornaments to elaborate acanthus furniture, you’re sure to find a woodworking class that’s right for you.
Learn more about woodcarving with the What Is Norwegian Woodcarving? booklet.
Hooked on Spoons: Scandinavian Spoon Carving
Schedule: Friday, September 9 - Sunday, September 11 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Instructor: Fred Livesay Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Spoons...
from $220.00
Crafting the Knutkorg: The Scandinavian Knot Basket
Schedule: Thursday, September 15 - Sunday, September 18 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Instructor: Fred Livesay and Phil Moody Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa....
from $285.00
The Rhythm of Telemark Rosemaling
Schedule: Monday, August 1 - Friday, August 5, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Teresa McCue Thompson...
from $350.00
Introduction to Norwegian Knifemaking: The Farm Knife
Schedule: Tuesday, July 26 - Thursday, July 28, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Jon Roisen ...
from $220.00
Introduction to Chip Carving
Schedule: Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Shawn Sersland ...
from $220.00
Decorating on Wood: Kroting, Svidekor, and Kolrosing
Schedule: Friday, September 16 - Sunday, September 18, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructors: Rebecca Hanna and...
from $220.00
Swedish Bonadsmålning
Schedule: Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 11, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Pam Rucinski ...
from $350.00
Krokbragd for the New Weaver
Schedule: Wednesday, September 7 – Sunday, September 11, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Laura Demuth ...
from $350.00
Square Weave Two Ways: Rutevev and Rölakan
Schedule: Wednesday, August 17 – Sunday, August 21 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Jan Mostrom Rutevev...
from $350.00
Introduction to Rosemaling: Viksdal Style
Schedule: Monday, August 1 - Wednesday, August 3 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Diane Edwards In this beginner's...
from $220.00
Nordic Dragons in the Round
Schedule: Monday, August 1 - Thursday, August 4 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Philip Odden Dragons...
from $285.00
Bentwood Box
Schedule: Sunday, July 24 - Wednesday, July 27, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Hal Bitzer ...
from $285.00
Os Rosemaling
Schedule: Sunday, July 24 - Thursday, July 28 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Toshiko Ogishi In...
from $350.00
Animals in Norwegian Rosemaling with Old Style Telemark
Schedule: Thursday, July 14 - Sunday, July 17, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Instructor: Louise Bath ...
from $285.00
Indigo Dyeing (Online)
The one and only blue, found in so many Scandinavian linens! In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to make their own indigo vat at home and bring those blues to life themselves. Using a mineral-based vat is simple,...
from $115.00
Level 1 Norwegian Language Starter Session (Tuesdays, June 7 - July 26) (Online)
Hoping to travel to Norway someday? Want to connect with Norwegian friends or family in their native language? We've got you covered! Start your Norwegian-language learning or refresh stale language skills with Norwegian Instructor Berit Skogen. During the eight-week session,...
from $140.00
Level 4 Norwegian Language (Tuesdays, June 7 - July 26) (Online)
Take your Norwegian Language skills to the next level with Dr. Maren Anderson Johnson! This class is designed for students who have completed Vesterheim's Level 3 Norwegian Language and are ready to pursue their learning further. If you haven’t taken...
from $120.00
Family Friluftsliv Adventure (Online)
Looking for a fun way to explore Norwegian culture with your family on your own schedule? June's Family Friluftsliv Adventure is for you! You'll get to explore the Norwegian tradition of frilutsliv as a family, and you can do it...
$20.00
Level 3 Norwegian Language (Online) (Mondays, June 6 - August 1)
Join us for Vesterheim’s Level 3 course in the Norwegian language! We will cover chapters 10-12 of the Sett i gang textbook and will study additional vocabulary, gain a deeper understanding of grammar, and enjoy small group conversations in one-hour weekly Zoom meetings....
from $120.00
Celebrate Midsummer with Aquavit and Herring (Online)
Schedule: Saturday, June 11, from 2:00-3:30 pm CT Instructor: Kristi Bissell No Midsummer gathering is complete without aquavit and herring. Join Kristi and learn how to make an aquavit cocktail to pair with three unique flavors of pickled herring,...
from $25.00
Level 2 Norwegian Language (Tuesdays, June 7 - July 26) (Online)
Join us for Vesterheim’s Level 2 course in the Norwegian language! We will explore a variety of vocabulary and grammar topics including, but not limited to, what interests us about Norwegian, the various methods we use to learn a language,...
from $120.00
Continuing the Basic Strokes of Rosemaling: Telemark Style (Online)
Schedule: Three live Zoom sessions plus time in between spent painting. Class times: Saturday, June 4, from 10:00-11:30 am CT Saturday, June 4, from 3:30-5:30 pm CT Sunday, June 5, from 10:00 am-Noon CT Instructor: Lise Lorentzen If you have...
from $145.00
Scandinavian-Style Flat Plane Figure Carving
Join instructor Charles Banks as he continues the figure carving traditions of his mentor Harley Refsal. In this course, students will use just a knife to carve a Nordic-inspired character in this introduction to the simplified world of flat-plane carving. This...
from $220.00
Gudbrandsdal Rosemaling
Gudbrandsdal is a beautiful style of painting using the turned-over look of the acanthus leaves. In this class, we will take an in-depth look at the origin of this style and the use of leaves, and how they flow off...
from $350.00
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