…less in our efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. We commit to doing the crucial and hard work ahead, which begins with listening. We can and must do better….
Syttende Mai 2022
…Mai, including TWO matching gifts of $1,814 from Jeff and Marilyn Roverud, raised over $12,700 for the Vesterheim Annual Fund! As a community of people who support Vesterheim, we are…
Blacksmithing Trunk Locks with Tom Latané
…for you to stay connected with your folk-art community during this unpredictable time. Each gathering will highlight a piece or two from the collection as explained, interpreted, and appreciated by…
Folk Art In Place: Randi Sider-Rose
…20 years. She has lived in Russia and Latvia for two and half years (as a student, and later as a Fulbright Scholar focusing on religion), and she completed the…
Gudbrandsdal Rosemaling from Past to Present
…with your folk-art community. Each gathering will highlight a piece or two from the collection as explained, interpreted, and appreciated by a master folk artist. Subscribe to Vesterheim’s YouTube channel…
Vesterheim Visits Chicago
…as a presentation about exciting Vesterheim news and the Vesterheim Commons building project. Our thanks go out to Don Hoganson, whose generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund helped to…
Greg Walton Joins Vesterheim Folk Art School Staff
…a pleasure to help instructors share their love of craft. Greg’s warm and relaxed presence helps create a fun community atmosphere in online classes! If you haven’t taken an online…
Vesterheim Welcomes New Trustee – 2023
…and manager of Firefly Reliability in Ridgeway, Iowa. Hovden’s volunteer service over the years has included being a member of the Winneshiek Center Hospital Foundation Board and Beta Tau Community…
Kroneklubben Awarded at Decorah Event
…Valdres Lodge #1-503, Decorah Pewter ($10,000 – $29,999) Giants in the Earth Heritage Center David and Candace Arp Dennis and Doris Barnaal Greg and Karen Bruening Deco Products Company Joyce…
Luther College Students Host Open House at Vesterheim
Luther College students wowed visitors with their woodcarving during their open house at Vesterheim at the end of January. The students recently complete the Scandinavian Fine Handcraft January Term course…