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Vibrant Traditions: Scandinavian Weaving in the Midwest
Experience the rich legacy of Scandinavian weaving right here in the Midwest! Norway House is proud to partner with the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota to bring you Vibrant Traditions: Scandinavian Weaving in the Midwest, an extraordinary exhibit showcasing both traditional and contemporary weavings crafted using Scandinavian techniques.
![February Paint & Sip at Norway House (Afternoon)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1737651270612-AIRUKIB0AEW5RNKS80P7/s354039339504754038_p1196_i1_w34.png)
February Paint & Sip at Norway House (Afternoon)
Join us for a delightful afternoon of painting and relaxation at the Norway House Kaffebar. Guided by the talented artists of Your Bearded Painter, you’ll create your own version of “Finch Me” acrylic on canvas.
![Hygge Happy Hour](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/5bac7d1f-def7-4931-98e2-69ace9c0b581/Hygge+Happy+Hour+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Hygge Happy Hour
As the week winds down, let’s raise a glass to good company, great flavors, and the warm embrace of hygge! Every Thursday from 4:00-8:00 PM, Norway House’s newly upgraded Kaffebar invites you to slow down, sip, and savor the simple joys of togetherness.
![February Paint & Sip at Norway House (Evening)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1737651270612-AIRUKIB0AEW5RNKS80P7/s354039339504754038_p1196_i1_w34.png)
February Paint & Sip at Norway House (Evening)
Join us for a delightful evening of painting and relaxation at the Norway House Kaffebar. Guided by the talented artists of Your Bearded Painter, you’ll create your own version of “Finch Me” acrylic on canvas.
![Sharp Skills: Mastering Knife Care with Stephen Aysta *Sold Out*](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/fe254c14-ee34-439d-8d04-231fe3c23da6/Knife+Sharpening+Class+-+Main+Graphic.png)
Sharp Skills: Mastering Knife Care with Stephen Aysta *Sold Out*
Join knifemaker Stephen Aysta, owner of Tera Forge, for an engaging and hands-on knife sharpening class at Norway House. Learn how to properly care for your kitchen, carving, and outdoor knives while gaining essential insights into knife safety.
![Nordic Adornment: Fuzzy Bands, Fringes, & Pom Poms with Robbie LaFleur](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/aa69909d-f47c-4ac0-8f0b-359127ac6174/Nordic+Adornment+Class+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Nordic Adornment: Fuzzy Bands, Fringes, & Pom Poms with Robbie LaFleur
In Scandinavia, fringes from yarn were traditionally used to embellish the edges of mittens, of woven textiles like tablecloths or wall hangings, or pillows. Join Robbie LaFleur for some fringe-y fun and learn how to decorate your own projects.
![Krumkake with the Flavors of Spring (Morning) *Sold Out*](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1737656082256-ONERGNXOIFIB2YQP3LY9/Krumkake+with+the+Flavors+of+Spring+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Krumkake with the Flavors of Spring (Morning) *Sold Out*
Join us for a Spring-inspired baking class led by Heidi Eger, owner of Radicle Heart Farm and the beloved instructor behind our popular lefse and fårikål classes. Heidi brings her expertise, warmth, and passion for Scandinavian cooking to every session.
While krumkake cookies are often associated with Christmas, they’re too delicious to save for just one season. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make crispy, delicate krumkake cookies in fresh flavors perfect for warmer days: strawberry cardamom and lemon lavender.
![Krumkake with the Flavors of Spring (Afternoon) *Sold Out*](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1737656082256-ONERGNXOIFIB2YQP3LY9/Krumkake+with+the+Flavors+of+Spring+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Krumkake with the Flavors of Spring (Afternoon) *Sold Out*
Join us for a Spring-inspired baking class led by Heidi Eger, owner of Radicle Heart Farm and the beloved instructor behind our popular lefse and fårikål classes. Heidi brings her expertise, warmth, and passion for Scandinavian cooking to every session.
While krumkake cookies are often associated with Christmas, they’re too delicious to save for just one season. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make crispy, delicate krumkake cookies in fresh flavors perfect for warmer days: strawberry cardamom and lemon lavender.
![Lamb Dishes: A Culinary Journey Through Ireland and Norway - Sold out](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1734119930905-YI8IZQ5U0AR7L5XIC16S/Lamb-cooking.jpg)
Lamb Dishes: A Culinary Journey Through Ireland and Norway - Sold out
Make Irish and Norwegian lamb recipes in a hands-on class at Norway House.
![From Norway to Minnesota: A Dialogue with the Norwegian Parliamentary Delegation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/fc9cee6c-b925-4e10-bf1e-2696c51a9d9c/From+Norway+to+Minnesota+%E2%80%93+A+Dialogue+with+Norwegian+Parliamentary+Delegation+-+Web+Graphic.png)
From Norway to Minnesota: A Dialogue with the Norwegian Parliamentary Delegation
Join Norway House for an exclusive reception and discussion featuring members of the Norwegian Parliamentary Delegation, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, , and leading experts in sustainability and clean energy. This timely conversation will explore key global challenges, with a primary focus on clean energy, sustainability, and U.S.-Norway collaboration, along with possible discussion on security, NATO, and transatlantic relations.
![Hygge Happy Hour: A Kalevala Celebration!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/725253a1-d628-419f-99b6-997bca515a75/Hygge+Happy+Hour+-+A+Kalevala+Celebration+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Hygge Happy Hour: A Kalevala Celebration!
This Hygge Happy Hour is extra special as we raise a glass to the Kalevala—Finland’s beloved national epic! Join us at Norway House on Thursday, February 27, for an evening filled with poetry, music, and dance inspired by the legendary Finnish saga.
![From Plain to Art: Upcycle Wooden Treasures with Decorative Carving](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/bccc39b6-31f1-4589-96f3-fb70eca56eea/From+Plain+to+Art+Class+-+Web+Graphic.png)
From Plain to Art: Upcycle Wooden Treasures with Decorative Carving
Discover the art of decorative carving in this hands-on class with master woodcarver Jock Holmen, affectionately known as “The Norwegian Termite.” Learn carving techniques that you can take home and use to transform ordinary wooden bowls and plates into works of art.
![Viking Knit Jewelry with Melba Granlund](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/ea2e8f8e-68e5-4e43-a2d0-21ba061f1366/Viking+Knit+Jewelry+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Viking Knit Jewelry with Melba Granlund
Discover the art of Viking Knit, an ancient wire-weaving technique found in Viking-era artifacts. Led by renowned handcraft instructor Melba Granlund, this hands-on class invites you to explore the history and cultural significance of this intricate craft while creating your own one-of-a-kind bracelet.
![History Revealed: Vikings in the Attic with Eric Dregni](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1738269430929-802TH9XEFJXU3UUIF3IR/History+Revealed+Vikings+in+the+Attic+Square.png)
History Revealed: Vikings in the Attic with Eric Dregni
Join Norway House and Ramsey County Historical Society at the Kaffebar for an evening of storytelling, humor, and history with Eric Dregni, author of Vikings in the Attic. This fascinating book uncovers the peculiar, heartfelt, and often bizarre tales of Scandinavian immigrants and their deep-rooted traditions in the American Midwest.
![Krumkake with the Flavors of Spring (Morning)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1737656082256-ONERGNXOIFIB2YQP3LY9/Krumkake+with+the+Flavors+of+Spring+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Krumkake with the Flavors of Spring (Morning)
Join us for a Spring-inspired baking class led by Heidi Eger, owner of Radicle Heart Farm and the beloved instructor behind our popular lefse and fårikål classes. Heidi brings her expertise, warmth, and passion for Scandinavian cooking to every session.
While krumkake cookies are often associated with Christmas, they’re too delicious to save for just one season. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make crispy, delicate krumkake cookies in fresh flavors perfect for warmer days: strawberry cardamom and lemon lavender.
![Krumkake with the Flavors of Spring (Afternoon)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1737656082256-ONERGNXOIFIB2YQP3LY9/Krumkake+with+the+Flavors+of+Spring+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Krumkake with the Flavors of Spring (Afternoon)
Join us for a Spring-inspired baking class led by Heidi Eger, owner of Radicle Heart Farm and the beloved instructor behind our popular lefse and fårikål classes. Heidi brings her expertise, warmth, and passion for Scandinavian cooking to every session.
While krumkake cookies are often associated with Christmas, they’re too delicious to save for just one season. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make crispy, delicate krumkake cookies in fresh flavors perfect for warmer days: strawberry cardamom and lemon lavender.
![March Member Frokost](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1692131048362-IK9WS66RVMYWE2JFFEM6/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_554483559_229644755919_1_original.png)
March Member Frokost
Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!
![March Paint & Sip at Norway House (Afternoon)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/6820e8af-e298-4e8d-8fdb-96b8a7d070f4/s354039339504754038_p1200_i1_w32.png)
March Paint & Sip at Norway House (Afternoon)
Join us for a delightful afternoon of painting and relaxation at the Norway House Kaffebar. Guided by the talented artists of Your Bearded Painter, you’ll create your own version of “Starry Night Minneapolis” acrylic on canvas.
![March Paint & Sip at Norway House (Evening)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/6820e8af-e298-4e8d-8fdb-96b8a7d070f4/s354039339504754038_p1200_i1_w32.png)
March Paint & Sip at Norway House (Evening)
Join us for a delightful evening of painting and relaxation at the Norway House Kaffebar. Guided by the talented artists of Your Bearded Painter, you’ll create your own version of “Starry Night Minneapolis” acrylic on canvas.
![Lutefisk Dinner Spring 2025 - Presented by the Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1727450922738-G4PKDRR034YRXXRVE5YU/lutefisk+kid.jpg)
Lutefisk Dinner Spring 2025 - Presented by the Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis
Norway House is proud to support our friends at the Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis as they bring you a beloved Nordic tradition—a classic Lutefisk Dinner! Join them at Mindekirken for an afternoon of delicious food, warm community, and lively Scandinavian spirit.
![The Summer Side of Primstav (In-Person Class)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1737666805538-N4Y9KCPT9D7DWSDLUG21/The+Summer+Side+of+Primstav+-+Web+Graphic.png)
The Summer Side of Primstav (In-Person Class)
Join Nordic Roots educator Kari Tauring for a fascinating journey into the world of Primstavs—traditional Nordic calendar sticks that date back to the 1300s. Combining ancient land-based rituals with church and saint days introduced by Christianity, Primstavs served as essential tools for farmers and fishermen to track time and manage tasks throughout the year.
![The Summer Side of Primstav (Zoom Class)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1737666805538-N4Y9KCPT9D7DWSDLUG21/The+Summer+Side+of+Primstav+-+Web+Graphic.png)
The Summer Side of Primstav (Zoom Class)
Join Nordic Roots educator Kari Tauring for a fascinating journey into the world of Primstavs—traditional Nordic calendar sticks that date back to the 1300s. Combining ancient land-based rituals with church and saint days introduced by Christianity, Primstavs served as essential tools for farmers and fishermen to track time and manage tasks throughout the year.
![Sharp Skills: Mastering Knife Care with Stephen Aysta](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/fe254c14-ee34-439d-8d04-231fe3c23da6/Knife+Sharpening+Class+-+Main+Graphic.png)
Sharp Skills: Mastering Knife Care with Stephen Aysta
Join knifemaker Stephen Aysta, owner of Tera Forge, for an engaging and hands-on knife sharpening class at Norway House. Learn how to properly care for your kitchen, carving, and outdoor knives while gaining essential insights into knife safety.
![Decorate Påskris (Easter Switch) with Kari Tauring](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1708725524789-KFFC3CDTKE9DQSYSXG3B/IMG_0036.jpeg)
Decorate Påskris (Easter Switch) with Kari Tauring
Learn about the Nordic Easter tradition of decorating pussy willow switches. When Christianity came to rural Norway, Finland, and Sweden around 1200 A.D., the ancient land-based traditions were kept in families and blended with the new church practices.
![Literature Lovers' Night Out™ Presents: Peter Geye and his new novel, A Lesser Light at Norway House](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1736970030234-3JCCCU0V67T6A359QDP0/Peter+Geye+Launch+Insta.jpg)
Literature Lovers' Night Out™ Presents: Peter Geye and his new novel, A Lesser Light at Norway House
Join us at Norway House on April 15th at 7:00 PM for a special evening celebrating the launch of Peter Geye’s newest novel, A Lesser Light. In collaboration with Literature Lovers Night Out, Valley Bookseller, and University of Minnesota Press, we’re thrilled to host this literary event highlighting Geye’s captivating story of Scandinavian immigrants.
![April Member Frokost](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1692131048362-IK9WS66RVMYWE2JFFEM6/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_554483559_229644755919_1_original.png)
April Member Frokost
Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!
![From Plain to Art: Upcycle Wooden Treasures with Decorative Carving](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/bccc39b6-31f1-4589-96f3-fb70eca56eea/From+Plain+to+Art+Class+-+Web+Graphic.png)
From Plain to Art: Upcycle Wooden Treasures with Decorative Carving
Discover the art of decorative carving in this hands-on class with master woodcarver Jock Holmen, affectionately known as “The Norwegian Termite.” Learn carving techniques that you can take home and use to transform ordinary wooden bowls and plates into works of art.
![May Member Frokost](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1692131048362-IK9WS66RVMYWE2JFFEM6/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_554483559_229644755919_1_original.png)
May Member Frokost
Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!
![June Member Frokost](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1692131048362-IK9WS66RVMYWE2JFFEM6/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_554483559_229644755919_1_original.png)
June Member Frokost
Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!
![5th Annual Ut På Tur Golf Tournament](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/26a39462-905e-442b-a02f-bae1e367fd63/2025+Ut+Pa%CC%8A+Tur+Golf+Tournament+-+Web+Graphic.png)
5th Annual Ut På Tur Golf Tournament
Ut på tur, aldri sur!—“Out for a walk, never grumpy.” This beloved Norwegian saying embodies our love for the great outdoors, and what better way to celebrate it than with a round of golf?
Join us for our 5th Ut Pår Tur Golf Tournament at the beautiful Braemar Golf Course in Edina, MN. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a casual player, this fun and relaxed outing is the perfect way to connect with friends, enjoy the fresh air, and support Norway House.
![September Member Frokost](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1692131048362-IK9WS66RVMYWE2JFFEM6/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_554483559_229644755919_1_original.png)
September Member Frokost
Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!
![October Member Frokost](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1692131048362-IK9WS66RVMYWE2JFFEM6/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_554483559_229644755919_1_original.png)
October Member Frokost
Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!
![November Member Frokost](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1692131048362-IK9WS66RVMYWE2JFFEM6/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_554483559_229644755919_1_original.png)
November Member Frokost
Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!
![Hygge Happy Hour: Pal-entine’s Day Edition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/3b3a5ad7-41e5-4cf9-845e-c1551c9577e1/Hygge+Happy+Hour+%E2%80%93+Pal-entines+Day+Edition+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Hygge Happy Hour: Pal-entine’s Day Edition
Join us on Thursday, February 13, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Norway House Kaffebar for an evening filled with cozy vibes, delicious bites, and smooth jazz. Whether you’re bringing a close friend, a group of pals, or just treating yourself to a relaxing night out, this is the perfect place to unwind, sip, and savor the spirit of hygge!
![Vibrant Traditions - Exhibition Celebration](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1738785205554-LK2NISQC6AGP6VVKYF6I/Vibrant+Traditions+%E2%80%93+Exhibition+Celebration+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Vibrant Traditions - Exhibition Celebration
Join us for a special celebration marking the opening of Vibrant Traditions: Scandinavian Weaving in the Midwest! This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and craftsmanship of Scandinavian weaving while connecting with fellow enthusiasts, artists, and community members.
![Welcoming Denmark’s Clean Energy Innovation Delegation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1737564780227-ZT9QNV3DWY51RMZAU11R/Welcome+DK+Clean+Energy+Delegation+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Welcoming Denmark’s Clean Energy Innovation Delegation
Join Norway House’s BARN on Thursday, February 6th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, as we welcome the Clean Energy Innovation Delegation from Denmark. This unique networking reception, co-hosted by the Minnesota Trade Office, NorCham Minneapolis, and FACC-MN, brings together forward-thinking leaders and innovators in the clean energy sector.
![Kari's Barnehage](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1736460863618-FL0W492M199HY1CAWUZV/karis+barnehage.jpg)
Kari's Barnehage
Give your preschooler the gift of a second language. They will learn Norwegian through music and play.
![From Plain to Art: Upcycle Wooden Treasures with Decorative Carving](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/d42a2aa9-89a9-49af-b7ff-48ae2c888dc9/From+Plain+to+Art+Decorative+Carving+Class+-+Main+Graphic.png)
From Plain to Art: Upcycle Wooden Treasures with Decorative Carving
Craft Beauty from the Ordinary
Discover the art of decorative carving in this hands-on class with master woodcarver Jock Holmen, affectionately known as “The Norwegian Termite.” Turn ordinary wooden bowls and plates into stunning works of art while learning how to upcycle and elevate items you already own. Whether you’re hiding chips, adding intricate flourishes, or creating something entirely new, Jock will guide you every step of the way.
![Hygge Happy Hour: Jazz Night and Member Specials](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/054a2921-e47a-48db-b648-77a9d77117a8/Hygge+Happy+Hour+-+Jazz+Night+-+Web+Graphic.png)
Hygge Happy Hour: Jazz Night and Member Specials
Hygge, Jazz & BOGO Wine – The Perfect Thursday Night!
Join us tonight for an extra-cozy Hygge Happy Hour at the Kaffebar! From 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, unwind with great company, delicious bites, and live jazz that sets the perfect mood.
Plus, every fourth Hygge Happy Hour of the month will have a special membership focus, offering extra perks and opportunities to connect with fellow Norway House members!
![The Fresh Flavor of Juniper: Meals, Medicine, & Drink - Sold out](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/63b87b29-08e7-46a2-9a5a-35c19be285cf/Fresh+Flavor+of+Juniper+Class+-+Main+Graphic.png)
The Fresh Flavor of Juniper: Meals, Medicine, & Drink - Sold out
Juniper berries give a fresh, distinctive flavor whenever they’re used, so distinctive that they are sometimes a challenge for a cook to incorporate into a Nordic meal. Expert forager and a person with an appreciation for juniper’s unique qualities, Maria Wesserle, will teach you how to identify, prepare, and serve juniper in a variety of ways.
![Norwegian & Irish Potato Delights: A Hands-On Cooking Experience - Sold out](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1734039704486-ZDV1C3XZSMWP85THA4XE/potato-sq.jpg)
Norwegian & Irish Potato Delights: A Hands-On Cooking Experience - Sold out
Join us for a fun and flavorful journey through the rich potato traditions of Norway and Ireland! In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the versatile potato, a beloved staple in both Norwegian and Irish cuisines, and create hearty, comforting dishes from each country.
![Hygge Happy Hour](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1735246950386-4NQFTFHDZF02RV04CT2Q/NH+Hygge+Happy+Hour+Menu.jpg)
Hygge Happy Hour
Unwind with us at Hygge Happy Hour in the Kaffebar at Norway House—where cozy vibes meet holiday cheer! 🍷🍺
Enjoy BOGO beer and wine, mouthwatering delights from Chef Karsten Gjeruldsen, and a delightful mini pop-up market. With warm music and inviting ambiance, it’s the perfect way to embrace the spirit of hygge.
![Wayzata Symphony Orchestra presents Scandinavian Express](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1736536771483-9QEE3ANMTTD6BAKDQ1F3/1994_womens_sweater_c04_mens_sweater_f00_02_lo-300x300.jpg)
Wayzata Symphony Orchestra presents Scandinavian Express
The WSO Presents: SCANDINAVIAN EXPRESS
National Anthem (to be determined)
Elfrida Andrée: Concert Overture in D Major
Jean Sibelius: Karelia Suite
Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Hopkins High School
2400 Royals Drive
Hopkins, MN 55305
Free, no ticket required.
Donations gratefully accepted.
Be sure to wear your Scandinavian sweater for this warm performance on a cold day!
![Upcycle wood with decorative carving](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1735331919291-RWZQ0QMDD6T5NUK6YL1I/woodcarving+tools.jpg)
Upcycle wood with decorative carving
Master woodcarver Jock Holmen, "The Norwegian Termite," will teach you the fundamentals of decorative carving while you upgrade wooden bowls and plates that you already have. You can upcycle your wooden household items with decorative details and hide chips or cracks with flourishes.
You will learn how to hold a carving knife, how to make different types of cuts, how to adjust your cuts according to wood grain, and how to finish a piece.
Carving knives and safety gloves are provided. Don't worry if you don't have a bowl that you want to decorate or repaint, Jock can provide that too!
Jock has decades of decorative carving and teaching experience. To learn more about him, click here: The Norwegian Termite: Jock Holmen - Ingebretsen's Nordic Marketplace (ingebretsens-blog.com)
This event will be held at the same time as Norway House's Hygge Happy Hour. Feel free to buy a BOGO glass or beer or wine and bring it into class.
$30 Norway House members
$35 Non-members
Please Note: Norway House does not issue refunds or class credits. Please be certain you can attend on the day for which you have registered.
![Evening Paint and Sip](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1734645982509-3FN8TJNU368B0LTBD42P/January+paint+and+sip+image.jpg)
Evening Paint and Sip
Paint a winter landscape at Norway House. Bring a friend, buy some coffee or wine, then settle into our gallery while the artists of Your Bearded Artist walk you through the process, step-by-step.
![Hygge Happy Hour](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/643844f97f99f9438a8475df/1735246950386-4NQFTFHDZF02RV04CT2Q/NH+Hygge+Happy+Hour+Menu.jpg)
Hygge Happy Hour
Unwind with us at Hygge Happy Hour in the Kaffebar at Norway House—where cozy vibes meet holiday cheer! 🍷🍺
Enjoy BOGO beer and wine, mouthwatering delights from Chef Karsten Gjeruldsen, and a delightful mini pop-up market. With warm music and inviting ambiance, it’s the perfect way to embrace the spirit of hygge.
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Afternoon Paint and Sip
Paint a winter landscape at Norway House. Bring a friend, buy some coffee or wine, then settle into our gallery while the artists of Your Bearded Artist walk you through the process, step-by-step.
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Lefse-Making Magic: Hands-On Fun with Heidi Eger!
Looking for the ultimate festive group activity? Join Heidi Eger for a delightful lefse-making experience and discover why this Norwegian flatbread has been a cherished tradition for generations. Lefse has long brought people together in Norway to share laughter, stories, and warm connections, and thanks to popular demand, there are more opportunities for you to carry on this beautiful tradition.
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Lefse-Making Magic: Hands-On Fun with Heidi Eger!
Looking for the ultimate festive group activity? Join Heidi Eger for a delightful lefse-making experience and discover why this Norwegian flatbread has been a cherished tradition for generations. Lefse has long brought people together in Norway to share laughter, stories, and warm connections, and thanks to popular demand, there are more opportunities for you to carry on this beautiful tradition.
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Hygge Happy Hour with Björn Lapakko
Join us for an engaging evening at Hygge Happy Hour in Norway House's Kaffebar, featuring special guest speaker Björn Lapakko. Currently working at Atelie—an online hub for discovering art and purchasing directly from artists—as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Björn is a well-known figure in the tech and startup community with extensive experience in the Baltic and Nordic regions.
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Lefse-Making Magic: Hands-On Fun with Heidi Eger!
Looking for the ultimate festive group activity? Join Heidi Eger for a delightful lefse-making experience and discover why this Norwegian flatbread has been a cherished tradition for generations. Lefse has long brought people together in Norway to share laughter, stories, and warm connections, and thanks to popular demand, there are more opportunities for you to carry on this beautiful tradition.
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Lefse-Making Magic: Hands-On Fun with Heidi Eger!
Looking for the ultimate festive group activity? Join Heidi Eger for a delightful lefse-making experience and discover why this Norwegian flatbread has been a cherished tradition for generations. Lefse has long brought people together in Norway to share laughter, stories, and warm connections, and thanks to popular demand, there are more opportunities for you to carry on this beautiful tradition.
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Lefse-Making Magic: Hands-On Fun with Heidi Eger!
Looking for the ultimate festive group activity? Join Heidi Eger for a delightful lefse-making experience and discover why this Norwegian flatbread has been a cherished tradition for generations. Lefse has long brought people together in Norway to share laughter, stories, and warm connections, and thanks to popular demand, there are more opportunities for you to carry on this beautiful tradition.
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St. Croix Valley Opera Presents: Glad Jul
This holiday season, embrace the magic of Scandinavian and American Christmas traditions as only "Glad Jul" brings it together the way it does for the first time in the United States. The Norwegian/Scandinavian Christmas Concert invites you on a musical journey through the beauty of the winter season, blending cherished traditional carols with modern festive music from both sides of the Atlantic.
From the rich, soulful harmonies of Norwegian Christmas hymns to the lively, joyful rhythms of American holiday favorites, this concert is a celebration of the shared spirit of Christmas. Whether you're drawn to the serene glow of Nordic winter nights or the festive sparkle of American holiday cheer, this concert will fill your heart with warmth and light.
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Lefse-Making Magic: Hands-On Fun with Heidi Eger!
Looking for the ultimate festive group activity? Join Heidi Eger for a delightful lefse-making experience and discover why this Norwegian flatbread has been a cherished tradition for generations. Lefse has long brought people together in Norway to share laughter, stories, and warm connections, and thanks to popular demand, there are more opportunities for you to carry on this beautiful tradition.
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Winter Solstice Weekend at Norway House
Come for delicious food and beverages in our cozy Kaffebar, enjoy the sounds of the Yuletide season with whimsical Norwegian holiday music, the smell of gingerbread in the air, and a mini popup market with local artisans.
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Norwegian Skinnfell Christmas Ornaments with Heidi Eger
Add some handmade beauty to your juletre!
Skinnfell is the Norwegian folk art of sewing printed sheepskins into bed covers, clothes, toys, and decorations. In this class, Heidi Eger will show you how to make skinnfell ornaments using contemporary stamp designs. Everyone will make a red heart and then choose from a dozen additional stamps for their next two ornaments. Even if you don’t complete all three ornaments during class, you will have the skills to take the remaining material home and complete them there.
Please bring a pair of sharp sewing scissors.
Instructor Heidi raises sheep and fell in love with Skinnfell as a way to honor her beautiful flock. She also teaches Lefse, Krumkake, and Fårikål classes at Norway House.
Also available at 10:30am same day.
Please note: Norway House does not offer refunds. Please be certain that you have registered for the date and time that you want.
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Norwegian Skinnfell Christmas Ornaments with Heidi Eger
Add some handmade beauty to your juletre!
Skinnfell is the Norwegian folk art of sewing printed sheepskins into bed covers, clothes, toys, and decorations. In this class, Heidi Eger will show you how to make skinnfell ornaments using contemporary stamp designs. Everyone will make a red heart and then choose from a dozen additional stamps for their next two ornaments. Even if you don’t complete all three ornaments during class, you will have the skills to take the remaining material home and complete them there.
Please bring a pair of sharp sewing scissors.
Instructor Heidi raises sheep and fell in love with Skinnfell as a way to honor her beautiful flock. She also teaches Lefse, Krumkake, and Fårikål classes at Norway House.
Also available at 1:30pm same day.
Please note: Norway House does not offer refunds. Please be certain that you have registered for the date and time that you want.
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Paint & Sip - Gingerbread House (Evening Class)
Bring a friend or family member (this class is great for young people age 13+) and make your own Christmas decorations to brighten your home. This colorful gingerbread house design was made exclusively for Norway House by Paint & Sip Minnesota. Have a light meal at the Kaffebar, paint, and wander through Norway House as you admire the gingerbread houses and our new troll sculpture.
$38 Use the code “Norway” for 15% off your registration.
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Networking Reception with Halvor Haukerud
Halvor Haukerud, Producer, Author and Public Speaker, Entertainer and Edutainer: “A New Day - New Defeats”
Festive lecture and Grand piano flip over. A professionally rooted show about life at work, cooperation and community, played ove 1000 times in Norway. On December 19th he brings both humor and knowledge to Norway House to give a taste of this, with his oblique view of working life, we can promise both relevant insight and redemptive laughter.
Hygge Happy Hour: Winter Solstice Celebration + BOGO Beer and Wine
Join us at Norway House's newly upgraded Kaffebar for Hygge Happy Hours!
Every Thursday, 4:00-8:00 pm
BOGO Beer + Wine (4-6pm)
This week, we will host an extra special Winter Solstice themed gathering with locally made mead on the menu. You'll also enjoy half priced beer and wine (4-6pm), awesome food from chef Karsten Gjeruldsen, a fun mini popup market with local handmade goods, cozy yuletide vibes and music, and great company!
Don't forget to visit our 10th Annual Gingerbread Wonderland exhibit in the Galleri while you're here! Tickets can be purchased in advance and at the door on our website:
Vi gleder oss! We look forward to seeing you there!
Paint & Sip - Gingerbread House
Bring a friend or family member (this class is great for young people age 13+) and make your own Christmas decorations to brighten your home. This colorful gingerbread house design was made exclusively for Norway House by Paint & Sip Minnesota. Paint, have a light meal at the Kaffebar, and wander through Norway House as you admire the gingerbread houses and our new troll sculpture.
$38 Use the code “Norway” for 15% off your registration.
Dancing with the Queen - a book talk by the former ambassador to Norway
NATO was expanding, Germany was reuniting, Norway was hosting both the Oslo Accords and the Winter Olympics, and former Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Tom Loftus was wining, dining, and most importantly, negotiating his way through it all as President Bill Clinton’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway.
“Mission to Oslo: Dancing with the Queen, Dealmaking with the Russians, Shaping History” is Loftus’s rollicking tale of the true and historic adventures he had as the U.S.ambassador to Norway. Mr. Loftus will be at Norway House to discuss his book, the era, and his adventurous career.
Told with wit and wry humor, the grandson of Norwegian immigrants and the one-time Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate vibrantly brings his international job to life. His memoir covers 1993 through 1997, the momentous four years of the first Clinton administration—a critical time of historic change after the end of the Cold War, with policies adopted that are still debated today, including the
Norwegian-brokered Oslo Accords that laid the hopeful groundwork for a path to peace in the Mideast.
Loftus recounts the Oslo Accords and relates the hugely pivotal work of both building of relations with a fledgling Russian democracy and of taking part in the expansion of NATO to Eastern Europe and the Baltics. He details everything from his travels with The King and Queen to his artful dodging of tanks on a wintry Russian road and from hosting First Lady Hillary Clinton at the Winter Olympics to sharing tea with Nelson Mandela.
Dignitaries and diplomats. Food, wine, entertaining … and, yes, skiing. It is all here in what former U.S. News and World Report journalist Peter Ross Range calls “a wonderfully engaging memoir … a rollicking good journey and compelling tale of a fascinating career.”
The event is free, though we would appreciate reservations. Mr. Loftus's book will be available for purchase at the event.
You can also order a copy by clicking here.