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Nordic Adornment: Fuzzy Bands, Fringes, & Pom Poms with Robbie LaFleur

  • Norway House 913 East Franklin Avenue Minneapolis United States (map)

Spend a chilly winter afternoon with wool, color, & steam to make fuzzy embellishments

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.

Students have the option of making a small pincushion with a dense wool pompom (and other embellishment, if desired!) You’ll be inspired to explore further with a slide presentation of traditional objects and samples to emulate. Knitters, weavers, and other fiber enthusiasts will learn techniques to add to their textile toolboxes. No experience required.


Come early and enjoy lunch at the Norway House Kaffebar.

💡 About Your Instructor:

Instructor Robbie LaFleur is one of the curators of the Vibrant Traditions: Scandinavian Weaving in the Midwest textile exhibit in the Joan and Walter Mondale Galleri, and a founding member of the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. Her work is on view in the Mondale Galleri.


💲 Registration:

General Registration: $45

Norway House Members: $40

Please Note: All registrations for Norway House classes and programs are final. Refunds and class credits are not available, so we kindly encourage you to confirm your availability for the scheduled date before registering. Thank you for your understanding and support of our programming!

Questions: Contact Carstens Smith, Education Coordinator, at classes@norwayhouse.org.


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