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.
2023-09-27 – Beginning Loom Weaving
Schedule: Wednesday, September 27 - Sunday, October 1, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Laura Demuth Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. If you are interested in learning how to weave on a floor loom, but...
from $350.00
2023-07-31 – Foundational Hand Woodworking
Schedule: Monday, July 31 - Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Kaare Loftheim Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. In this course, we will learn the basics of hand woodworking through good technique and...
from $220.00
2023-09-29 – Pocket Spoon Carving
Schedule: Friday, September 29 - Sunday, October 1, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Liesl Chatman Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Many spoon carvers struggle with how to safely and efficiently make a beautiful...
from $220.00
2023-09-27 – Exploring Telemark and Gudbrandsdal Rosemaling
Schedule: Wednesday, September 27 - Sunday, October 1, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Andrea Herkert Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Rosemaling has its foundational roots in the traditional motifs of the Rococo and...
from $350.00
2023-09-23 – Skinnfell Bench Cover
Schedule: Saturday, September 23 - Sunday, September 24, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Rebecca Utecht and Sue Flanders Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Norwegian skinnfell entails hand-stitching and wood block printing on...
from $150.00
2023-09-14 – Frida Hansen's Open Warp Transparency Technique
Schedule: Thursday, September 14 - Sunday, September 17, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Robbie LaFleur Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Welcome to the world of Frida Hansen and her wool open-warp transparencies....
from $285.00
2023-08-27 – Learning Nordic Fiddle Tunes by Ear
Schedule: Sunday, August 27, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Tyler Hendrickson Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Gain valuable insight into Norwegian fiddling with instructor Tyler Hendrickson. We'll focus on well-known tunes...
from $75.00
2023-08-04 – Introduction to Tablet Weaving: Telemark Style
Schedule: Friday, August 4, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Laura Demuth Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. The woven band played an important role in traditional Norwegian clothing. Bands were used to...
from $75.00
2023-07-31 – Iconography Meets the Nordic Tradition
Schedule: Monday, July 31 - Thursday, August 3, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Randi Sider-Rose Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. In this class, you will paint an icon of Saint Sunniva, the patron...
from $350.00
2023-07-31 – Rosemaling Goes Contemporary
Schedule: Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Mona Stenseth Erlandsen Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Mona Stenseth Erlandsen will engage you in a contemporary rosemaling experience...
from $350.00
2023-07-31 – Traditional Coastal Sámi Jewelry
Schedule: Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Hege Nilsen Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Join folk artist and culture-bearer Hege Nilsen in this five-day class and learn to...
from $470.00
2023-07-31 – Kulokk: Norwegian Cow Herding Calls
Schedule: Monday, July 31, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Peggy Larson Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. The tradition of kulokk is a fascinating, unique, and beautiful musical tradition from Norway. Beginning in...
from $75.00
2023-07-22 – Traditional Coastal Sámi Handbag
Schedule: Saturday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 26, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Hege Nilsen Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Join folk artist and culture-bearer Hege Nilsen in this four-day class and learn...
from $530.00
2023-07-22 – Rosemaling Goes Contemporary
Schedule: Saturday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 26, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Mona Stenseth Erlandsen Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Mona Stenseth Erlandsen will engage you in a contemporary rosemaling experience that...
from $350.00
2023-07-22 – Foundational Acanthus Carving
Schedule: Saturday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 26 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Jock Holmen Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. In this class, you will learn the basics of acanthus carving through good technique and practice...
from $350.00
2023-07-22 – Kolrosing Foundations
Schedule: Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Liesl Chatman Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Kolrosing is like scrimshaw on wood and a great way to decorate spoons,...
from $150.00
2023-07-12 – Telemark Designs in Rosemaling
Schedule: Wednesday, July 12 - Sunday, July 16, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Nancy Schmidt Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. This class will be an in-depth study of the Telemark style of rosemaling...
from $350.00
2023-07-22 – Viking Chain Knit Bracelet
Schedule: Saturday, July 22, 2023 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-5:00 pm) Instructor: Liz Bucheit Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School. Come explore the ancient tradition of chain making! You’ll use “Viking Knitting,” a centuries-old looping...
from $75.00
2023-06-23 - Weaving a Traditional Willow Basket
Schedule: Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 (9:00 am-Noon and 1:00 pm-5:00 pm) Instructor: Lee Zieke and Lindsay Lee Location: This is an in-person class hosted at Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. When European immigrants came to North America they...
from $220.00
2023-06-22 - Shrink Box Magic
Schedule: Thursday, June 22-Sunday, June 25 (9:00 am-Noon and 1:00 pm-5:00 pm) Instructor: Scott Johnson and Bill Rickard Location: This is an in-person class hosted at the Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. Making a shrink box is taking...
from $285.00
2023-06-21 - Two in One Krokbragd: Combining Single and Double Krokbragd
Schedule: Wednesday, June 21-Sunday, June 24 (9:00 am-Noon, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm) Instructor: Jan Mostrom Location: This is an in-person class hosted at Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. This class is inspired by a krokbragd coverlet...
from $285.00
2023-06-07 - Crafting the Knutkorg: The Scandinavian Knot Basket
Schedule: Wednesday, June 7-Sunday, June 11 (9:00 am-Noon and 1:00 pm-5:00 pm) Instructor: Fred Livesay and Phil Moody Location: This is an in-person class hosted at Vesterheim Folk Art School in Decorah, Iowa. If Little Red Riding Hood were Scandinavian,...
from $285.00