…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…
The 99th Battalion
An article from Vesterheim, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2007 — The 99th Battalion by Ivar Kradlund The 99th Battalion, a group initially formed to help liberate Norway from Nazi occupation,…
Exploring Coastal Sámi Handcraft with Hege Nilsen
…with pewter and mica embroidery and embellishment, and through storytelling. She works with a community of Sámi artists, teaches handcraft classes, and has demonstrated at Høstfest, an annual festival in…
Weaving Collection with Jan Mostrom
…also opportunities for you to stay connected with your folk-art community. Each gathering will highlight a piece or two from the collection as explained, interpreted, and appreciated by a master…
Meet Fiddler Erik Sessions
Fiddler Erik Sessions Stop by Vesterheim Commons or tune in to Vesterheim’s YouTube channel at Noon CT on May 17, during Vesterheim’s Syttende Mai celebration, to hear fiddler Erik Sessions!…
You Helped Us Meet Our Goal in 2021
Tusen takk! Thank you! Thanks to incredible supporters like YOU, Vesterheim’s Year-End Matching Gift Challenge was an astonishing success! The generous gifts we received combined with the matching gifts from…