…Kate’s family legacy at Vesterheim. Kate’s mother, Betty Rikansrud Nelson (1935-2015), was a longtime demonstrator, teacher, and Gold Medal artist at Vesterheim. Kate’s father, David Torrison Nelson (1927-2009), was a…
Vesterheim 2020 Donor Impact Report
…all in ways that we couldn’t even imagine. Yet when I reflect back, I realize that amid all the challenges we faced, there were many blessings and reasons to be…
Explore Norwegian Folk Costumes with Barbro Tronhuus Storlien
Explore Norwegian Folk Costumes: History of Craftsmanship, Patience & the Love of Traditions with Barbro Tronhuus Storlien Since Syttende Mai is nearly here, there are often visitors on campus wearing…
Folk Art Apprentice Program
…passion for Scandinavian folk art. You have been studying and exploring one of the following folk art traditions: Weaving, Woodworking, Metalworking, Knifemaking, Rosemaling, Jewelry, Fiber Arts, or Nordic Cooking You…
Dr. Maren Johnson and the Luther College Partnership
…in our family.” As Maren grew older, she traveled to Norway several more times and attended language camps. At some point, however, she got tired of it. Maren said, “I…
Interview with Kristi Bissell
…my core. If you go to my blog, there’s a whole ingredient section and that’s where I start from usually. The basics are barley, rye, oats, beets, cucumbers, potatoes, salmon,…
National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibit 2018 Winners
…Hibbing, MN All-Purpose Knife Honorable Mention Jacob Johnson Ainsworth, NE Work Knife Best in Show Spencer Ritzen, Gold Medalist Corcoran, MN Silver Fish Knife People’s Choice Spencer Ritzen, Gold Medalist…
A Facelift for Vesterheim Virtual Galleries
…Virtual Galleries includes 129 examples of rosemaling, 142 carved wood objects, and 60 pieces of Norwegian metalworking. The fine art collection at Vesterheim includes approximately 2,000 oil paintings, watercolors, drawings,…
Ale Bowls and Festive Events in Traditional Norway
Article from Vesterheim, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2008 Author Carol Hasvold, previous Vesterheim Registrar, explains Norwegian ale drinking history with detailed information about holiday and festival traditions and brewing. The…
Welcoming Photographer Erika Skogg
…with people who are doing, people who are breathing life into these traditions. They are dancing, cooking, singing, carving, and yes, twirling in a mother’s wedding bunad. They remind us…