…Norwegian capital city of Oslo, then called Christiania. Growing up in Christiania, he had enjoyed listening to a male choral society named Luren and proposed that the Decorah quartet should…
Awards for Embellishment Exhibit
…this exhibit, the fact that this 75-year-old rosemaler plays with dollhouses was a closely guarded secret! Best of Show Liz Bucheit Lanesboro, Minnesota Fiddlehead Bridal Headpiece Artist Statement: This piece…
Folk Art Apprentices and Artists in Residence
…and craftsperson from Rochester, Minnesota. A third-generation woodworker, Sam draws on over eighteen years of cabinet making and traditional woodworking experience in a studio practice that focuses on material intelligence…
Request a Speaker
…you as soon as possible regarding your request. The fee for online or local, in-person presentations is $150. Online presentations will be arranged using your organization’s video conferencing program (i.e….
A Modern Immigrant Story
…immigrant parents from Bergen. Lester worked to complete his masters and doctorate degrees, and they raised three daughters while he went on to become a renowned professor and national authority…
FamilieTid: Scandinavian Storytelling
FamilieTid: Scandinavian Storytelling with Rose Arrowsmith! Gather the family together and join author, actress, and oral storyteller Rose Arrowsmith for an hour of Scandinavian stories! Rose’s imaginative style will bring…
Member Spotlight: Jim and Kathleen Almelien
…become familiar faces to many in Vesterheim’s folk-art community, thanks to their frequent attendance of online classes, presentations, and events. Since Vesterheim’s online programming began in July of 2020, Jim…
Oneota Community Food Co-op Supports Vesterheim
…agricultural community. Learn more at www.oneotacoop.com. Vesterheim Director of Folk Art Education Andrew Ellingsen and Oneota Co-op General Manager Nate Furler. Zach and David Heine enjoy an online Vesterheim cooking…
Embellishment
…30. 1. ENTER ONLINE: There are two separate online options – one for entering as an individual and one for entering as a collaboration. Click the link to complete the…
Folk Art Online
…Ireland, and Norway. Online classes offer a whole new opportunity to connect people to folk art, and we are dedicated to the growth of online programs in this format. Look…