…early experience developed into a life-long passion for forging that he continues to cultivate today through ongoing research into the tools and techniques of traditional blacksmithing. Doug’s shop attempts to…
Announcing Vesterheim Commons
…a comprehensive, long-range planning process with Snøhetta, the renowned international architecture and landscape architecture firm and is supported with work by Iowa architects BNIM. “These plans continue to implement requests…
A Reminder To Remember Pede by June Nyberg
…to be true, were told in the long winter nights and in the summer seter. Once encounters were not uncommon, but in recent years, folk stories have been lost to…
Norwegian Political Adviser Visits Vesterheim and Finds Family
…or his great-great-grandmother, might have been my grandfather’s sister.” Thorheim’s Midwest tour hasn’t been just about cultural relations and long-lost relatives. During his visit, Mr. Thorheim has met with staff…
Vesterheim Announces Folk Art Apprentices
Meet the six new apprentices who will participate in a year-long instructor training at Vesterheim’s Folk Art School! This new initiative, funded through an anonymous grant, gives artists a chance…
Folk Art Apprentice Program Kick-Off Weekend
Congratulations to the six new apprentices who gathered at Vesterheim this past weekend to kick off their year-long training. During the weekend, they heard from the varied voices of experienced…
New Nordic Cuisine Exhibit Closing Event
…and Linda Brandt. The exhibit is on loan from the Museum of Danish America. Watch a recording of the New Nordic Cuisine online opening event on Vesterheim’s YouTube channel here….
Collections & Research
…Norway, plus many born in Sweden and Denmark. It also includes info on men from other U.S. wars. Read More Vesterheim shares an online catalog of its archival holdings with…
Instructors WF
…community of learning through hands-on example. Filters York, Dan Zieke, Lee and Lee, Lindsay Previous 1 … 11 12 13 14 folkartschool@vesterheim.org, 563-381-9681 Andrew Ellingsen, Online Program Coordinator, 563-382-9681, aellingsen@vesterheim.org…
Syttende Mai 2023
…online concert with Nordic folk musician Vidar Skrede, Decorah’s Nordic Dancers, free admission and ice cream, and lots of fun. Thanks to everyone who visited! This event has been made…