…especially rocking chairs – in his home shop. Bob makes this sound easy, stating, “The first Christmas after we were married, I told Mary that all I needed was a…
To Make Special
…co-owner of North Star Homestead Farms, LLC and Farmstead Creamery, www.northstarhomestead.com. You can find out more about her, along with a link to classes she’s currently teaching at Vesterheim, here….
Vesterheim 2021 Donor Impact Report
…Decorah community, showcasing the historic buildings in Vesterheim’s collection in an educational, interpretive, and public outdoor space. Vesterheim’s online movement continued to grow in 2021. Online events and Folk Art…
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…
Private: Vesterheim Page Elements
…on the 11-mile Trout Run Trail. These kids love to roam through old-time-yet-modern downtown shops, play on the hilly lawn surrounding the historic courthouse, and visit the Porter House Museum’s…
Vesterheim Home
…shop online here. Give on May 17 and DOUBLE your impact with a matching gift by Jeff and Marilyn Roverud! Find out more and donate! Free admission all day with…
Folk Art Apprentices and Artists in Residence 2023-24
…create a Vesterheim class proposal inspired by the collection, which can be used for an online or in-person learning experience. Vesterheim’s Artist in Residence Program is a professional development opportunity…
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 In Place: Doug Swenson
…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…