…father Ron Akre took many classes at Vesterheim, too, passing along knowledge and tools of the trade. Vesterheim is pleased to announce the Best of Show Award and Jurors Choice…
Vesterheim Heritage Park
…Project, the Paul D. Pratt and Marguerite Olson Pratt Fund of InFaith Community Foundation, and Kate Nelson Rattenborg. Vesterheim has also received funding from Winneshiek County Community Foundation and Humanities…
Foot-Notes Concert Video
…to standard notation through an award from the American Scandinavian Foundation. This concert builds on that accomplishment by bringing this rare collection of music to life. “The musicians are thankful…
Vesterheim Heritage Park Dedication
…Water Quality Initiative Urban Conservation Project, the Paul D. Pratt and Marguerite Olson Pratt Fund of InFaith Community Foundation, and Kate Nelson Rattenborg of Decorah. Vesterheim has also received funding…
Searching for Nora: After the Doll’s House
Bokprat: Wendy Swallow’s Searching for Nora: After the Doll’s House In this recording of an online bokprat (book club), Dr. Maren Johnson leads a discussion of Wendy Swallow’s Searching for…
Bokprat: Odd Nansen’s “From Day to Day”
Bokprat: A Discussion of Odd Nansen’s From Day to Day with Editor Timothy Boyce In this recording of an online bokprat (book club) discussion, Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate…
You Helped Us Meet Our Goal in 2021
…YOU for being our partner in achieving these milestones! • Support from friends like you helped to expand our online offerings, including online classes, presentations, and programs. (Register here for…
Youth and Family
Design and Inspiration Fiber Arts Folk Art Online Friluftsliv Heritage and Language In-Person Jewelry Metalworking and Knifemaking Music Nordic Cooking Rosemaling and Painting Weaving Woodworking Youth and Family Current Courses…
Silver Threads: Exploring Norwegian Sámi Silver
Silver Threads: Exploring Norwegian Sámi Silver with Liz Bucheit Goldsmith and folk art instructor Liz Bucheit is a 2021 recipient of the American Scandinavian Foundation’s Scandinavian Folk Arts and Cultural…
Challenge and Discovery
…are grateful to Rick for generously sharing his story and to Charlie for beautifully crafting it into writing! This issue, supported by The Rydell-Mortenson Charitable Foundation, will be mailed to…