Heritage and Language classes give students the tools to dive more deeply into their roots and connect with cultural traditions. While most classes focus on the culture, language, and history of Norway, some are appropriate for anyone curious about heritage and identity. Some classes are specifically tailored for travelers while others help students travel in their imaginations. Vesterheim instructors in this category bring exceptional training and experience to create meaningful and informative class experiences.
Upcoming Classes
- Online – Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Club): From Day to Day, One Man's Diary of Survival in Nazi Concentration Camps by Odd Nansen
Wednesday, September 15 (7:00-8:15pm) with Dr. Maren Johnson and Dr. Timothy Boyce
- Online - Norwegian Language (Level 1)
Eight Tuesdays, October 5 through November 23 (7:30-8:30pm) with Evelyn Galstad
- Online - Norwegian Language (Level 3) (SOLD OUT!)
Eight Tuesdays, October 5 through November 23 (6:00-7:00pm CT) with Dr. Maren Johnson
- Online - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Club): Viking Economics
Wednesday, October 27 (7:00-8:15pm CT) with Dr. Maren Johnson
- Online – FamilieTid: Scandinavian Storytelling!
Sunday, November 14 (1:00-2:00pm CT) with Rose Arrowsmith
- Online – Vesterheim "TVprat" (TV Club): Occupied
Wednesday, November 17 (7:00-8:15pm CT) with Dr. Maren Johnson
- Online – Norwegian Language (Level 1)
Eight Tuesdays, November 30 through January 25 (Noon-1pm CT) (Note: No class on Tuesday 12/28.) with Evelyn Galstad
- Online – Norwegian Language (Level 2) (SOLD OUT! Register to join the waiting list!)
Eight Tuesdays, November 30 through January 25 (7:30-8:30pm CT) (Note: No class on Tuesday Dec. 28.) with Evelyn Galstad
- Online – Norwegian Language (Level 3) (SOLD OUT! Register to join the waiting list!)
Eight Tuesdays, November 30 through January 25 (6:00-7:00pm CT) (Note: There will be no class on Tuesday, December 28) with Dr. Maren Johnson
- Online – Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Club): We, the Drowned
Wednesday, December 15 (7:00-8:15pm CT) with Dr. Maren Johnson
View Past ClassesPast Classes
- Exploring Your Heritage: A Writing Sampler Weekend
March 2-4, 2018 (Fri. 6:00-8:30, Sat. & Sun. 9:00-5:00) - Researching Your Norwegian Roots
April 12-13, 2019 (Fri. 9:00-5:00, Sat. 9:00-4:00) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Group)
July 23, 2020 (7:00-8:00PM CDT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Group)
August 20, 2020 (7:00-8:00PM CDT) - Coffee and Conversation Hour for Norwegian Speakers
September 12, 19, & 26, 2020 (10:00-1100AM CDT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Group)
September 24, 2020 (7:00-8:00PM CDT) - Norwegian Language Starter Session
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2020 (7:00-8:00PM CT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Group)
October 21, 2020 (7:00-8:15PM CDT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Group) (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 (7:00-8:15 PM CT) - Norwegian Language Starter Session (On Sundays) (SOLD OUT)
Sundays, November 29 to January 24 (4:00-5:00PM CT) - Norwegian Language Starter Session (On Tuesdays) (SOLD OUT)
December 1, 8, 15, 22, January 5, 12, 19, 26 (7:00-8:00PM CT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Group)
December 16, 2020 (7:00-8:15 PM CT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Group)
January 10, 2021 (5:30-6:45pm CT) - Norwegian Language Starter Session (SOLD OUT)
Mondays, February 8, 2021 to March 29 (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Group)
Tuesday, February 23 (7:00-8:15 PM CDT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Group) (SOLD OUT)
March 24, 2021 (7:00-8:15 PM CT) - Norwegian Language Starter Session
Eight Mondays, April 5-May 24 (Noon-1:00pm CT) - Continuing Beginning Norwegian (SOLD OUT! Also offered in June)
Eight Tuesdays April 6-May 25 (6:00-7:00pm CT) - Norwegian Language Starter Session
Eight Tuesdays April 6-May 25 (7:30-8:30pm) - Coffee & Conversation
April 10, May 8, and May 22 (10:00-11:00 am CT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Club)
Sunday, April 25 (7:00-8:15 PM CT) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Club)
Wednesday, May 19 (7:00-8:15 PM CT) - Norwegian Language Starter Session (SOLD OUT, Sign Up for the Wait List!)
Eight Tuesdays June 1 - July 20 (6:00-7:00 PM CT) - Continuing Beginning Norwegian (SOLD OUT, Sign up for the wait list!)
Eight Tuesdays June 1 - July 20 (7:30-8:30pm) - Vesterheim Bokprat (Book Club)
Wednesday, June 16 (7:00-8:15 PM CT) - Vesterheim "TVprat" - Atlantic Crossing
Monday, June 28 (7:00-8:15pm CT) - Online – Norwegian Language (Level 3) (SOLD OUT)
Eight Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 24 & 31 and September 7, 14, 21, and 28 (6:00-7:00pm CT) - Online – Norwegian Language Starter Session (Level 1) (SOLD OUT!)
Eight Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 24 & 31 and September 7, 14, 21, and 28 (7:30-8:30pm CT) - In-Person – Norsk Skole
Tuesdays, September 7 - October 12 (3:15 - 5:15 PM CT)
For more information, contact Lea Lovelace at 563-382-9681, ext. 215, or email at
llovelace@vesterheim.org.
