Following Where the Nails Are from Vesterheim, Vol. 12, No. 1, 2014.
In the 1960s, woodcarver Harley Refsal spent Christmas away from his family for the first time. He was a student at the University of Oslo and joined a Norwegian family for the holidays. Read about his experiences and the age-old traditions he learned.
Check this link for holiday stories, crafts, cooking tips, and more from Vesterheim!
Beloved carving instructor and Vesterheim Gold Medalist Harley Refsal passed away in 2024. Find out more about him here.
