This four-day in-person class will paint a Bostkast (comb cupboard) specially designed for us by woodworker extraordinaire, Mike Lusk, using the Hans Belle cupboard in the museum for inspiration. The class will […]
Students will forge material for two laminated knife blades using wrought iron and steel with a method described by Håvard Bergland in his book, The Art of Traditional Blacksmithing, Page 112 […]
Join us for a Hallingdal bunad purse embroidery class with Gina A. Nylund of Bunad Creations! Learn traditional stitching techniques as Gina guides you through creating your own beautifully embroidered purse. She’ll […]
Save the dates! Join us for the 58th annual Nordic Fest July 24-26, 2025 in Decorah, IA. Nordic Fest, held annually the last full weekend of July, is a celebration […]
The Book Shop will host Luther alum David Ellingson (’69) for a book signing of Paddle Pilgrim: Kayaking the Fjords of Norway.
Who: Kathleen Ernst What: an afternoon celebrating her latest Hanneke Bauer mystery, A Most Perilous Journey Where: Viking State Bank Community Room When: Friday, 7/25 at 1:00pm Iowa author Kathleen […]
A tin lamp from the Vesterheim collection serves as the inspiration for this class. Starting with a flat sheet of tinplate, you will cut, shape, and solder tinplated steel to […]
Students will forge and fabricate a tapered square body with a key slot in one side. The body of the lock will be held together by tenons on the ends […]
In this class, students will make a Norwegian bruk kniv, or farm knife – a tool meant for everyday use. This is a simple unadorned knife with no silver mountings on it or the […]
Discover the ancient art of Varafell weaving, a traditional Viking-age technique closely related to rya weaving. Instead of yarn, this method uses wool locks as floss, creating a thick, warm, and durable […]
You are invited to a COMMUNITY SONG BATH ALL ARE WELCOME. Nothing is asked of you. Come listen, rest, and receive. Close your eyes and relax as the singers share […]
Join us for family fun and learn some Norwegian language and culture along the way! Through hands-on activities, fun crafts, light-hearted games, and short videos, you and your family will […]
Discover the freedom that comes with freehand Telemark painting using round brushes, while finding inspiration from old pieces. Other topics that will be demonstrated include how to finger paint flowers; […]
