Spinning Wheels from Moi, Norway
Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator at Vesterheim, will speak at the Iowa Federation of Handweavers and Spinners! The meeting will be in Decorah, Iowa, on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m....
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Vesterheim at Around the World Embassy Tour in DC
The Norwegian Embassy is participating in this cultural family event in Washington, D.C. Vesterheim and Luther College will be there together with rosemalers Marit Nelson and Lise Lorentzen sharing face...
FamilieTid: The History of Trolls
Once upon a time, strange and dangerous creatures known as trolls roamed freely in the mysterious Norwegian mountains and forests. But the trolls only went out at night, in the...
My Polar Experience with Lacey Jean
Fjällräven Polar is an annual event developed to show that with the right knowledge, equipment, and support anyone can learn to appreciate nature – even in arctic winter conditions. For...
Bokprat: Kristin Lavransdatter Vol. 1 by Sigrid Undset
Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a regular bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. In May, we...
Exploring Coastal Sámi Handcraft
Join folk artist and culture-bearer Hege Nilsen for a conversation exploring the traditional handcraft of the Coastal Sámi. From leatherwork, to pewter thread braiding and embroidery, to mica embellishments, you...
Free Second Saturday – June
Vesterheim offers free admission the second Saturday of every month. From June through October, there will be an indoor tour of the museum’s Main Building at 11:00 a.m. and an...
Natural Dyeing: Historical Handcraft as a Living Art
Has the growing popularity of natural dyes made you curious about the process? Join textile artist and educator Lesley Darling for a webinar on the history of natural dyes across...
Family Book Walk: Seven Ways to Trick a Troll
This summer, get your family outside to explore Decorah's beautiful parks and experience the joy of reading together! For seven weeks, in seven different parks, enjoy Lise Lunge-Larsen's Seven Ways...
Vesterheim Presents: Lawn Chair Night with lynx lynx
Bring your lawn chair and your snacks and refreshments and join us for an evening of traditional Scandinavian folk tunes! Vidar Skrede and Patrik Ahlberg join their Scandinavian fiddle forces...