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 […]
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., · […]
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 […]
Learn the basics of block printing in this two-hour workshop led by Nordic Craft Instructor Kayla Ann. Kayla will guide students through the process of block printing, breaking down the […]
Get inspiration for planting native trees at your home by going on a tree tour of Gammelgården Museum's grounds and seeing what a variety of mature native trees look like. This tour is being led by Dan Sandager of Abrahamson Nurseries, and is geared for high school students (15+ years old) and adults. The cost […]
Create your own spring-inspired paper-quilled greeting card in this two-hour workshop led by Nordic craft instructor Kayla Ann. Kayla will guide students through the beginner skills of paper quilling, while discussing tools and various techniques for creating multiple coil shapes and sizes. You’ll end the class with a finished greeting card, tons of inspiration, and […]
A costumed narrator provides an overview of the history of tea in Western society. Tea is prepared as a demonstration and served at a tea table by other costumed interpreters […]
This Swedish festival is perhaps the most popular one of the year. Join us at Gammelgården Museum for this outdoor festival celebrating the beauty of the Summer Day. Dating back to ancient times, Midsommardagen marks the longest day of the year and welcomes back warm weather. Enjoy traditional Swedish music, group folk dancing, hands-on activities, […]
Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-4 p.m. on four Sundays - June 30, July 28, August 25, and September 29! Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, cello, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, or bass, and learn new tunes! Play along, or just relax and listen in a welcoming […]
Come see the new exhibit at the Washington County Historical Society's Heritage Center in Stillwater that is focused on Bluegrass & Lemonade, Spelmansstamman, Swedish music, Swedish songbooks, and instruments. This exhibit will be up until August 21st.
Each day at Sewing Camp, campers have opportunities do fun, hands-on learning at the Discovery Stations; have lunch and recess; and play pioneer games. There is about 1 ¾ hour each day with artist-in-residence Natalie Norman. Other sessions and projects during Sewing Camp include: Paint and decorate a 3D Dala horse. Explore the restored prairie […]
