Knifemaking is a rich, cultural tradition in Norway that includes metal work, leather work, and wood work. Inspired by Norwegian master knifemaker Håvard Bergland, Vesterheim’s knifemaking program includes authentic techniques taught by highly skilled knifemakers from America and Norway.

Upcoming Class

• Learn How to Make Your Own Metal Sculptures
  June 9-10, 2018 with Kelly Ludeking
• Crafting the Norwegian Tollekniv
  July 21-25, 2018 with Gene Tokheim
• Forging Traditional Norwegian Knife Blades
  October 27-28, 2018 with K.J. Groven
• From Forging to Handle and Sheath—Craft It All
  October 29-Nov. 1, 2018 with K.J. Groven

Recent Classes

• Learn the Basics of Forging Steel
  March 5-6, 2017
• Hand-forging Norwegian Knife Blades
  March 7-8, 2017
• Hand-forging Norwegian Knife Blades
  March 9-10, 2017
• Norsk "P" Lock
  March 11-13, 2017
• Hand-forging Norwegian Knife Blades
  July 20-21, 2017
• Norwegian Working Knife with Sheath
  July 22-26, 2017
• Learn the Basics of Forging Steel
  July 23-24, 2017
• Hand-forging Norwegian Knife Blades
  July 25-26, 2017
• Two Brothers Knives with Silver Banded Sheath
  July 31-Aug. 4, 2017
• From Forging to Handle and Sheath-Craft It All!
  March 5-8, 2018
• Tripod Candle Holder
  April 6-8, 2018
• Forging Knife Blades
  April 24-25, 2018
• From Forging to Handle and Sheath—Craft It All
  April 26-29, 2018

For more information, contact Darlene Fossum-Martin at 563-382-9681, ext. 215, or email at dfossum-martin@vesterheim.org.