…are a practicing jewelry artist, an inspired folk artist, or planning a wedding of your own, you’ll enjoy this presentation. Find out more about what she’s teaching at Vesterheim here….
An Artist’s Journey: Carl Homstad, 50 Years
…and Anonymous with additional support from Peggy Beatty, Brenda Carlson, Mary Jo Finholt, Barb Gavle, Melinda Hanson, Elea Jourdan, Kris Kratz, Elise Mullen, Linda Quaas, Leslie Sand, and Joann Voltmer….
Statement on Opposing Racism
…listening, we’re learning, and we acknowledge that we have a lot of work to do. Vesterheim has a responsibility to do no less in our efforts to foster diversity, equity,…
Syttende Mai 2022
Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah! We enjoyed celebrating Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day, on May 17 at Vesterheim with a children’s parade through Vesterheim’s Heritage Park, storytelling, a lunchtime webinar with guests…
Blacksmithing Trunk Locks with Tom Latané
…and Vesterheim Collections Manager Jennifer Kovarik highlight forged chest locks and the different mechanisms locksmiths employed to secure belongings. Tom Latané and his wife, Catherine, have a shop in Pepin,…
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
Meet Greg Walton, Vesterheim’s Education Program Coordinator for Digital Learning. Before recently moving to the Decorah area, Greg worked in the northwest suburbs of Minneapolis in school-age care planning, coordinating…
Vesterheim Welcomes New Trustee – 2023
…with relatives and experiencing Norwegian culture. She and her husband Terry reside near Ridgeway. Her love of nature and being outdoors keeps her active with hiking, snowshoeing, biking, golfing, kayaking,…
Kroneklubben Awarded at Decorah Event
In 2000, Vesterheim launched its Kroneklubben or “Crown Club,” recognizing its most generous and devoted donors. This special recognition acknowledges accumulated lifetime giving. Such consistent giving over time is crucial…