2010 National Exhibition of Folk-Art in the Norwegian Tradition Winners
This exhibition is sponsored by Kate Rattenborg of Decorah and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Weaving
Best of Show
- Joan McColgan, Napa, CA: “Nurturance” Wall Hanging in Aubusson/Gobelin Tapestry Techniques
People’s Choice
- Joan McColgan, Napa, CA: “Nurturance” Wall Hanging in Aubusson/Gobelin Tapestry Techniques
Gold Medal
- Jeanine Ehnert, Frazee, MN
Traditional Category
Blue Ribbon
- Jeanine Ehnert, Frazee MN: Nærøy-style Wall Hanging in Skillbragd Technique
Red Ribbon
- Jeanine Ehnert, Frazee MN: Voss Style Cradle Blanket in Rya Technique
White Ribbon
- Virginia Wekseth, Onalaska, WI: Table Runner and Candle Band in Double-point Krokbragd Technique
Honorable Mentions
- Barbara Berg, Decorah, IA: Trunk Cover in Finn Weave Technique
- Veronna Capone, Brookings SD: “Playground Chatter” Table Mat in Bound Rosepath Technique
Contemporary Category
Blue Ribbons
- Joan McColgan, Napa, CA: “Nurturance” Wall Hanging in Aubusson/Gobelin Tapestry Techniques
- Judy A. Ness. Eugene, OR: “Sunrise, Sunset” Wall Hanging in Krokbragd Technique
Red Ribbon
- Veronna Capone, Brookings, SD: “Two Low Voices” Table Mat in Bound Rosepath Technique
Knifemaking
Best of Show
- Gene Tokheim (Gold Medalist), Dawson, MN: Sami-Style Dress Knife with Silver, Birch Bark, and Reindeer Horn Handle
People’s Choice
- John Drewes, Red Wing, MN: Oseberg-style Seax with Walnut, Ebony, and Bone Handle
Gold Medals
- Bruce Knutsen, Duluth, MN
- Robert Shervey, Barrett, MN
Blue Ribbon
- Bruce Knutsen, Duluth, MN: Knife with Silver and Birch Handle
Red Ribbon
- Bruce Knutsen, Duluth, MN: Knife with Birch Handle
White Ribbon
- Robert Shervey, Barrett, MN: Modern-style Knife with Silver and Birch Handle
Honorable Mentions
- Ben Tokheim, Dawson, MN: Silver Dress Knife with Silver and Birch Handle
- Greg Payne, Jordan, MN: Woman's Knife with Silver and Birch Handle
Rosemaling
Best of Show
- Nancy Schmidt (Gold Medalist), Waukesha, WI: Telemark-style Trunk
People’s Choice
- Norma Wangsness (Gold Medalist), Decorah, IA: Os-Style Bible Box
Gold Medals
- Catherine Coy, Addison, IL
- Ellen Kerbs, Platteville, CO
Red Ribbons
- Ellen Kerbs, Platteville, CO: Telemark-style Trunk
- Catharine Coy, Addison, IL: Vest-Agder-style Bench
White Ribbons
- Ellen Kerbs, Platteville, CO: Telemark-style Butter Churn
- Teresa McCue, Westminster: CO, Telemark-style Plate
Honorable Mentions
- Lila L. Gullixson, Madison, WI: Telemark-style Key Cabinet
- Marley Wright Smith, San Lorenzo, CA: “Northern Seas” Gudbrandsdal-style Plate
- Betsy Omohundro, Evergreen, CO: Aust Agder-style Small Chest
- Nadine Buck, Lisle, IL: Os-style Tine
- Kathryn Evans, Lena, IL: Telemark-style Corner Cupboard
Woodworking
Best of Show
- Bruce Futterer (Gold Medalist), Russellville, AR: “Sven is Nearly Over the Hill” Carved Figure
People’s Choice
- Bruce Futterer (Gold Medalist), Russellville, AR: “Ole the Farmer” Relief-carved Plaque
Gold Medal
- Steve Speltz, Rollingstone, MN
Blue Ribbons
- Steve Speltz, Rollingstone, MN: “Donum Dei - God's Gifts” Kubbestol with Acanthus Carving
- Aaron Swenson, Flom, MN: Horse-head Ale Bowl
Red Ribbons
- Sunhild Muldbakken, Sioux Falls, SD: Ambar with Acanthus Carving
- Richard L. Rierson, Atwater, MN: Norwegian-style Bench with Acanthus Carving
White Ribbons
- Russ Biros, Plato, MO: Acanthus-carved Tine
- Richard L. Rierson, Atwater, MN: Dragon-style Wall Hanging
Honorable Mention
- Alfred Lompe, St. Robert, MO: Tray with Chip Carving