Youth and Family Folk Art Courses

Schedule:  Saturday, August 13 (11:00 am-Noon CT) Instructor:  Arna Rennan Location:  This is an online class hosted on Zoom.    More than just stories from ancient folklore, the belief in the Hulder Folk is alive and well in the high...

 Schedule:  September 2022 Instructor:  Patti Goke Location: Independent participation   Rosemaling (or rose painting) is a decorative painting technique characterized by scrolls, leaves, and flowers and has been traditionally applied to woodenware. We invite you to try your hand at this...

Schedule:  Thursdays, September 8 - October 13, 2022 (6 weeks), 3:00-5:00 pm CT Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School.   Let's explore the concept of friluftsliv by spending time together celebrating the outdoors. We will connect with...

Schedule:  Tuesdays, September 6 - October 11, 2022 (6 weeks), 3:00-5:00 pm CT Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School.   Learn the Norwegian language while you explore some cultural activities of Norway! Students in...

Schedule: Saturday, August 20 (11:00 am - Noon CT) Location:  This is an in-person class held at at Dunnings Springs in Decorah, IA. Instructor:  Rachel Sandhorst   Grab your family and join us each month from 11-Noon for an hour of Friluftsliv Fun! Friluftsliv is...

Schedule: Saturday, July 23 (11:00 AM - Noon CT) Location:  This is an in-person class held at Twin Springs Park on the west side of Decorah. Instructor:  Rachel Sandhorst Grab your family and join us each month from 11-Noon for an...

Schedule: Wednesdays, September 7 - October 12, 2022 (6 weeks), 3:00-5:00 pm CT Instructor: Steph Hughes Location: This is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School.   Do you know someone who carves wood? Did you ever wonder...