Artist-in-residence Natalie Norman guides children on sewing a child-size pocket purse (kjolväskor) that American Girl Doll Kirsten wears. The kjolväskor can be worn around the waist or as a shoulder bag. This is the perfect introduction to sewing and embroidery for children to learn these skills as well as for advanced beginners to continue […]
Visit Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at the Clover Blossom School at the Almelund Threshing Show. There will be two free crafts for youth from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm each day. Although there is no fee for the crafts, there is a fee to get into the Almelund Threshing Show.
Receive a blank wooden tomte that can be painted or decorated any way you like. Have your artwork displayed on the tennis court fence at Barton Johnson Memorial Park (adjacent to Gammelgården Museum) from mid-August to the day after Taco Daze. Offered: Wooden tomtes are available for pick-up on Friday, July 21. Artwork is due […]
Visit Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at the Clover Blossom School at the Almelund Threshing Show. There will be two free crafts for youth from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm each day. Although there is no fee for the crafts, there is a fee to get into the Almelund Threshing Show.
Visit Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at the Clover Blossom School at the Almelund Threshing Show. There will be two free crafts for youth from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm each day. Although there is no fee for the crafts, there is a fee to get into the Almelund Threshing Show.
New this year! Camp Tomte is an exciting two-day camp for 7-10 years olds who love crafts, nature, history, and games. This fun camp is packed with hands-on activities to encourage a sense of exploration, creativity, and discovery. August 14th 10-10:30 – Arrival, check-in, Discovery Stations 10:30-10:40 – Introduction/overview of the day 10:40-12:00 - Make […]
New this year! Camp Tomte is an exciting two-day camp for 7-10 years olds who love crafts, nature, history, and games. This fun camp is packed with hands-on activities to encourage a sense of exploration, creativity, and discovery. August 14th 10-10:30 – Arrival, check-in, Discovery Stations 10:30-10:40 – Introduction/overview of the day 10:40-12:00 - Make […]
Visit Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Scandia Farmers Market On four days during the summer at the Scandia Farmers Market, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Scandia Community Center parking lot, Gammelgården gives out free activity bags to the first 50 families thanks to the generous support of the Scandia-Marine Lions Club. Each bag has […]
Receive a blank wooden tomte that can be painted or decorated any way you like. Have your artwork displayed on the tennis court fence at Barton Johnson Memorial Park (adjacent to Gammelgården Museum) from mid-August to the day after Taco Daze. Offered: Wooden tomtes are available for pick-up on Friday, July 21. Artwork is due […]
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 […]
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 […]