Friends of Vesterheim Luncheon – Chicago
Everyone is warmly invited to join The Chicago Area Friends of Vesterheim for this luncheon and program
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Free Second Saturday – Paper Art
Try your hand at paper cutting. All of the materials will be provided for you to make and take three fun designs. If you can cut with scissors, you can make paper art! More details to come. In connection with the exhibition Papirklip: A Global and Timeless Art open September 1 - December 5, 2022...
Paper Cutting: Then And Now
Join celebrated Danish paper cutter Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen and explore work by paper artists around the world! From the creations of Hans Christian Anderson and Henri Matisse to artists with work on display in the exhibit Papirklip: A Global & Timeless Art, Torben will bring the art of paper cutting to life.This program is free...
Vesterheim Bokprat: Heroes Of The Primstav
Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College's Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us as we discuss the graphic novel Heroes of the Primstav: The Princess and the Boatboy by Lucy O'Laughlin Tokheim. This retelling of the legend of St....
Free Second Saturday – Photographer Erika Skogg
Come and meet photographer Erika Skogg and learn more about her project as a National Geographic Explorer to document life and traditions in several Nordic-American communities, including Decorah, Iowa. There will be curator comments at 10:15 a.m. and treats will be served following the gallery talk. Vesterheim is excited to welcome Skogg back to Decorah!...
The Norwegian ‘Mayflower’: The Voyage of the Restauration
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Vesterheim From Home: A Members-Only Event
Cozy up with a cup of cocoa or tea and get ready for the holiday season with Vesterheim. Vesterheim members will enjoy: • An exciting insider update from Vesterheim President Chris Johnson, including the latest news about the Vesterheim Commons building project. •A virtual gallery talk by curator Diya Nagaraj, exploring Vesterheim’s latest exhibition from the Museum...
Viking Era Clothing And Jewelry
Join historian and artist Steph Anderson for an hour-long exploration of Viking era clothing and jewelry! From tunics and cloaks to arm rings, necklaces, and brooches, Vikings dressed according to sex, age, and economic status. This webinar will shed light on the traditions of people from more than 1,000 years ago!This program is free of...
Free Second Saturday – Show and Tell Dolls
Show and tell is for all ages! Bring a favorite doll (or photo) to show and tell about. We'll gather in the gallery and share our stories. Everyone is welcome. In connection with the exhibition Dolls: Playing with Identity open August 18, 2022 to June 18, 2023 at Vesterheim. Vesterheim offers free admission the second...
FamilieTid: Music
Gather the family together and join celebrated Finnish musicians Soili Perkiö and Maija Karhinen for an hour of Scandinavian music. Soili and Maija return to us by popular demand after last year's event – this captivating and engaging hour of singing, dancing, and play will set toes tapping for participants of every age!This program is...