…focused on iconography. She now lives in Pittsburgh, where she has been blessed by His Grace Bishop Thomas to pursue the work of iconography. Subscribe to Vesterheim’s YouTube channel here….
The Dayton House
…Hesper Township, north of Decorah. He acquired the building in 1906 and in 1916 he transferred it to his son, Leo. Leo had a workshop in the building where he…
Norwegian Knifemaker and Blacksmith Håvard Bergland
…at sea as a young man, Bergland returned home and attended carpentry school to work in his father’s woodworking shop. When he became interested in forging and knives, he went…
Vesterheim DEAI Committee
…needed change. Other training activities have included a workshop with a trainer from Luther College’s Center for Intercultural Engagement and Student Success using Safe Zone Project curriculum to help understand…
Ale Bowls with Phillip Odden
…trained at the Hjerleid School in Dovre, Norway, and he and his wife, Else Bigton, have a workshop near Barronett, Wisconsin. Together, they authored the books Treskjærer Kunsten (The Art…
Support from Iowa Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts
…director of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. “Art, film, history and culture are vital factors that business leaders, families and millennials consider when choosing where to set up shop…
Handwork Therapy from Phil Odden
…his wife, Else Bigton, have a workshop near Barronett, Wisconsin. Together, they authored the books Treskjærer Kunsten (The Art of Woodcarving) and Laerebok i Treskjaering (Textbook in Woodcarving). Find more…
Update to Vesterheim COVID-19 Response
…finding ways to continue its work and stay connected. Everyone is invited to explore the museum’s many online resources at vesterheim.org, including convenient secure shopping at the online Museum Store;…
Honoring Mary Dunea
…including to Norway. She loves coming to Decorah, especially shopping in Vesterheim’s Museum Store. Thank you, Mary, for all of your support over the years! Find out more about Vesterheim’s…