Vesterheim offering after school programs for youth

Posted: Tue, Aug 28, 2018 10:17 AM

Registration has begun for youth classes this fall at the Folk Art School at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. The youth classes include "Norske Skole," "Kids-maling (Rosemaling)—Frozen," "Fun with Fiber for Kids" and "Kids: Forging with Fire."

"Norske Skole" is for kids ages 8 to 10. It's led by students from the Luther College Nordic Studies Department. It meets from 3:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for six Tuesdays starting September 4th and is $35 per student. Participants become acquainted with the Norwegian language while exploring cultural activities of Norway through folk arts, songs, and games.

"Kids-maling (Rosemaling)—Frozen" meets from 3:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for six Tuesdays starting September 11th. It is for ages 10 to 17 and is $35 per student. It's led by local rosemaler Sally Stromseth.

"Fun with Fiber for Kids" meets from 3:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. starting September 12th and meets for six Wednesdays. It is taught by local weaver Laura Demuth, is for ages 10 to 17, and costs $35 per student. Two new components have been added to the class--lucet braiding, a type of cord making that dates back to the time of the Vikings, and nalbinding, a Nordic way of making socks and mittens out of yarn.

"Kids: Forging with Fire" meets for four Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. until noon, starting October 6th. Students will learn to form metal at the fire and forge. This class is for ages 13-17 and is $65 per student. The class is taught by Brian Fuhrmann and participants will learn basic forging theory, shop safety, and proper use of tools

To learn more about youth classes and to register online, go to vesterheim.org.