{"product_id":"2026-11-02-mittens-inspired-by-a-midwestern-landmark-online","title":"2026-11-02 Mittens inspired by a Midwestern Landmark (Online)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Mondays, November 2-16 (6:00-7:30 pm CT)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an online class hosted on Zoom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/laura-ricketts\/\" title=\"INSTRUCTOR NAME\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLaura Ricketts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Naniboujou Fine Gauge Mittens were inspired by the fantastic dining room in the Naniboujou Lodge and Restaurant on Minnesota's beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior. Just east of Grand Marais, the lodge was built at the end of the Roaring 20s to be a luxurious retreat club with founding members like Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey. When the stock market crashed in October 1929 many of the grandiose plans crashed as well, but the main lodge with its gorgeous dining room was nearly finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dining room is a show-stopping example of color and artistic creation. Inspired by Cree Native American designs, painter Antoine Gouffe combined a multitude of clear, vibrant colors to create the wall and ceiling murals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us in an online class to knit this beautiful pair of fine gauge mittens in the vibrant hues of Rauma wool yarn. The stranded mittens are knit in the ribbing to the tip with decreases incorporated into the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should know how to knit, pearl, increase, decrease, and be proficient in colorwork knitting and knitting in the round. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kit of materials including all the yarn you need and a sweet treat from Vesterheim (a $55 value) will be shipped you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are registering for this class in a location outside the United States, you will need to provide your own supplies. Please contact \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:folkartschool@vesterheim.org\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efolkartschool@vesterheim.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e when you register for more information about what materials are required for this class. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudent will also need to provide \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 5 double pointed, size US 1 \/ 2.25 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrap of smooth waste yarn for thumb markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapestry needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 12, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Non-Member Tuition","offer_id":43823451406410,"sku":"OL.2026.Q4.80","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Tuition","offer_id":43823451439178,"sku":"OL.2026.Q4.80.MT","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/IMG_8790copy.jpg?v=1786990996","url":"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/products\/2026-11-02-mittens-inspired-by-a-midwestern-landmark-online","provider":"Vesterheim Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}