Vesterheim offers a wide selection of fiber arts classes. The instructors at Vesterheim are known throughout the fiber arts community for their high level of skill in both their artform and teaching methods. Plus, the Decorah community boasts many resources for textile enthusiasts — great artists and plenty of inspiration.
Learn more about weaving with the What Is Norwegian Weaving? booklet.
Upcoming Classes
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- Needle Felted Norwegian Nisse or Troll
June 19-20, 2017 - Weaving for the Very Beginner
June 21-25, 2017 - Billedvev (Picture Weaving)—Norwegian Tapestry Techniques
Sept. 14-17, 2017 (Thurs. 1:00-5:00, Fri. and Sat. 9:30-5:30; Sun. 9:30-1:30) - Intermediate Nålbinding
Oct. 13-15, 2017 (Fri. and Sat. 9:00-5:00 and Sun. 9:00-1:00) - Twined Knitting
Oct. 25-27, 2017 - Danskbrogd Weaving
Nov. 2-5, 2017 - Danskbrogd Weaving
Nov. 11-14, 2017 - Springing Sprang
April 21-24, 2018 - Beginning Weaving II
June 27-July 1, 2018 - Flax to Linen 101
August 4-7, 2018 - Billedvev (Picture Weaving) Norwegian Tapestry Techniques
September 6-9, 2018 (Thurs. 1:00-5:00, Fri & Sat. 9:00-5:00, Sun. 9:00-1:00) - Billedvev (Picture Weaving) Norwegian Tapestry Techniques
September 13-16, 2018 (Thurs. 1:00-5:00, Fri & Sat. 9:00-5:00, Sun. 9:00-1:00) - Handspinning from Sheep to Yarn
September 28-October 1, 2018 - Danskbrogd Weaving
September 29-October 2, 2018 - Weaving Techniques for a Vararfell to Make a Shaggy-Piled Seat Cushion
October 12-15, 2018 - Scandinavian Wheat Weaving for the Holidays
October 13-14, 2018 - Vestlandsåkle—West Coast Åkle
October 18-22, 2018 - Knitting—Trio of Color Techniques
October 29-31, 2018 - Patterns Within Patterns
November 7-11, 2018 - Traditional Band Weaving on the Backstrap Loom
March 21, 2019 - Nordic Pick-Up Band Weaving on the Backstrap Loom
March 22-24, 2019 - Weaving for the Very Beginner
July 10-14, 2019 - Skinnfell (Sheepskin) Coverlet
July 20-24, 2019 - Creating Small Sheepskin Objects
July 28-31, 2019 - Grene—Sámi-Inspired Rug
August 5-9, 2019 - Weaving for the Very Beginner
August 7-11, 2019 - Billedvev (Picture Weaving)—Norwegian Tapestry Techniques
September 12-15, 2019 (Thurs. 1:00-5:00, Fri. and Sat. 9:00-5:00, Sun. 9:00-1:00) - Art Weaves of Norway and Sweden
September 21-25, 2019 - Weaving a Double Weave in the Scandinavian Style
November 9-13, 2019 - Collection Connections: Weaving
July 29, 2020 (noon-1:00PM CDT) - Pick-Up Bandweaving with a Bandgrind
August 29-30, 2020 (Saturday 9:00AM-4:30PM CDT, Sunday 9:00AM-1:00PM CDT) - "From Kindness to Cutting Satire: Lila Nelson’s Tapestries Embraced the World and Its Politics.” A Conversation with Robbie LaFleur
September 22, 2020 (7:30-8:30PM CDT) - Collections Connection: Weaving (SOLD OUT)
November 18 (12-1pm CT) - Plantefarging: Natural Dyes on Yarn (SOLD OUT)
December 10 (5-7pm CT) - Pick-Up Bandweaving with a Bandgrind (SOLD OUT)
December 12 & 13, 2020 (Saturday 9:00AM-4:30PM CDT, Sunday 9:00AM-1:00PM CT) - Pick-Up Bandweaving with a Bandgrind (SOLD OUT)
February 27 & 28, 2021 (Saturday 9:00-10:30 AM, 3:00-4:30 PM, Sunday 12:00-1:00PM CT) - Introduction to Tapestry Weaving (SOLD OUT! Register to join the Waiting List)
Mondays, April 19 - May 24, 2021 (6-8:00 PM CT)
For more information, contact Lea Lovelace at 563-382-9681, ext. 215, or email at
llovelace@vesterheim.org.
