Join us for a FREE drop-in storytime in the Valkommen Hus that is open to all children! Gammelgarden’s Director, Lynne Moratzka, will read stories to children that are either set in Sweden, written by Swedish authors, about immigrants, and/or about early life in Minnesota. Parents/caregivers are asked to stay with their children. Please let us […]
On this day, we will be making birch log tomtes and Christmas/God Jul ornaments and decorations. Use a variety of felt, ric-rac, fake fur, and other decorative items to create your own personalized tomte. Traditional and contemporary supplies will be provided to create Swedish decorations and ornaments for Christmas/God Jul. $15 per person or $25 […]
At this event, there will be a variety of activity stations for youth and adults to visit to make up to four holiday decorations and/or tree ornaments. Choose to make one item or all four. While you are creating, enjoy beverages and a light treat. All supplies are provided. Please bring a tray or cookie […]
Krumkake are delicate, rolled batter cookies and a traditional Christmas treat. However, you can enjoy them throughout the year eaten plain or filled with whipped cream or other fillings. Heidi will teach you how to make the batter, cook the cookies on electric irons, and quickly roll the traditional krumkake into small cones. These thin, […]
Krumkake are delicate, rolled batter cookies and a traditional Christmas treat. However, you can enjoy them throughout the year eaten plain or filled with whipped cream or other fillings. Heidi will teach you how to make the batter, cook the cookies on electric irons, and quickly roll the traditional krumkake into small cones. These thin, […]
Join us for a FREE drop-in storytime in the Valkommen Hus that is open to all children! Gammelgarden’s Director, Lynne Moratzka, will read stories to children that are either set in Sweden, written by Swedish authors, about immigrants, and/or about early life in Minnesota. Parents/caregivers are asked to stay with their children. Please let us […]
Come paint a Swedish Heart birch basket with artist Julie Anderson. This is a family-friendly event where participants choose traditional colors, a unique color combination, or create a design of their own. Please note: The September 15th class is held after museum hours and the December 8th class is held on a Friday morning - […]
Come paint a Swedish Heart birch basket with artist Julie Anderson. This is a family-friendly event where participants choose traditional colors, a unique color combination, or create a design of their own. Please note: The September 15th class is held after museum hours and the December 8th class is held on a Friday morning - […]
String Quilting is a fun stash-buster technique where strings (aka strips) of fabric of any size are sewn to a foundation paper. The blocks are then put together in various […]
Join Gammelgården Museum and the Washington County Historical Society for a demonstration of handwork including woodcarving, tin type photography, and wool spinning/fiber arts. This event will be held at the Washington County Heritage Center and begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Season Opening Day marks the first day of the 2024 season. This family-friendly, free event will feature many exciting activities and exhibits! From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., · View three new exhibits in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus): Sami Clothing and Culture; Visit Leksand, Sweden; and Games, Toys, and Pastimes of […]
NOTE: This class is canceled because the instructor fell and broke her arm. We hope to reschedule it in the fall sometime before the "Crocheting Granny Squares" class. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* This beginning-level course is wonderful for those who want to learn how to crochet, but need some guidance about how to start. It also is a […]