Overview of Classes

Send in your deposit today! All clases, except mini-classes and special programs, require a $50 deposit to register. Full tuition is due 30 days prior to the class starting date. To register or for more information email Diane Weston at dweston@vesterheim.org or call 563-382-9681.

Click here to download a 2010 class registration form

Making a Norwegian Filet Knife
Michael Schelmeske
January 15-17 |  $190 members / $210 non-members

Scandinavian-Style Figure Carving for All Levels
Harley Refsal
March 12-14 |  $190 members / $240 non-members

Heirloom Rocking Horse Project
Phil Odden
March 12-14 |  $190 members / $240 non-members

Rosemaling a Wall Cupboard in the Rogaland Style
Ruth Green
June 4-6  |  $190 members / $240 non-members

Valdres Scrolls and Scenes
Sara Tollefson
June 7-10   |  $254 members / $304 non-members

Beginning and Intermediate Acanthus Carving
Hans Sandom
June 7-11   |  $318 members / $368 non-members
Tool Sharpening Session:  June 6, evening, $15 fee

Intermediate and Advanced Acanthus Carving
Hans Sandom
June 14-18  |  $318 members / $368 non-members
Tool Sharpening Session:  June 13, evening, $15 fee

Intermediate and Advanced Chip Carving
Wayne Barton
June 28-July 2  |  $318 members / $368 non-members

Doubleweave and Rya: The Combination of Two Norwegian Techniques
Laura Demuth
July 10-14   |  $318 members / $368 non-members

Hallingdal Rosemaling
Pam Rucinski
July 17-21   |  $318 members / $368 non-members

Norwegian Silver Spoons                 
Gene Tokheim                       
July 17-21  |  $318 members / $368 non-members

Small Tapered Butter Churn in Stave Construction    
Richard Enstad
July 17-21 | $318 members / $368 non-members

Beginning Weaving
Jane Murphy          
July 17-21   |  $318 members / $368 non-members

Beginning Telemark Rosemaling
Joanne MacVey
July 17-19   |  $190 members / $240 non-members

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Telemark Rosemaling
Joanne MacVey
July 20-21   |  $128 members / $177 non-members

Woodturning
Jim Sannerud
August 9-13   |  $375 members / $425 non-members

Rogaland Applique Wall Hanging
Julie Baird
August 9-13   |  $318 members / $368 non-members

Os and Rogaland Style Rosemaling
Trudy Peach
August 9-13   |  $318 members / $368 non-members

Figure Carving
Harley Refsal
September 10-12, Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday 
$190 members / $240 non-members

Shaded Telemark Rosemaling in Acrylics Only
Marlys Hammer
September 10-12   |  $190 members / $240 non-members

Gudbrandsdal Rosemaling
Judy Ritger
September 10-12   |  $190 members / $240 non-members

Norwegian Busserull
Carol Colburn    
September 10-12   |  $190 members / $240 non-members

Norwegian Garden Basket—Hagekurv    
Jean Schutte        
September 18   |  $64 members / $84 non-members

Ekte Norsk Jul Mat (Authentic Norwegian Christmas Meal)
Howard Amundson    
October 16   |  $64 members / $84 non-members

Cradle Loom Weaving                  
Nancy Ellison           
October 16-17   |  $128 members / $178 non-members

Landscape and Still Life Painting
Sigmund Aarseth
October 18-22 | $395 members / $445 non-members

Norwegian Flag Quilt
Jill Amdahl                                  
October 22-24   |  $190 members / $240 non-members

Ale Bowl Carving
Becky Lusk
November 5-7  |  $190 members / $240 non-members

Holiday Figure Carving
Harley Refsal
November 5-7, Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday 
$190 members / $240 non-members

The Seven Cookies of Christmas
Darlene Fossum-Martin          
Offered on two different dates: November 6 or November 7 
$64 members / $84 non-members

"Norwegian Handknits” Project: Rosemaled Shag Bag
Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel
December 2-3 | $128 member / $178 non-members

Fiber Arts Classes

Fine Art Class

Rosemaling Classes

Metalworking and Knifemaking Classes

Norwegian Food Traditions Classes

Woodworking Classes

General Information