Embroider a Wrist Cuff with Natalie Norman
2026-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
​This three-hour class with Natalie Norman is focused on making an embroidered wrist cuff. (A wrist cuff is used to warm your hands or as an accent piece worn as a bracelet.)

Come with an idea of design choice or begin with one of the patterns that Natalie will have available. We will offer 5-6 basic embroidery stitches enhanced with ideas of combining varied stitches.
Suggested Age: 15 years old to adult.The class fee includes a $15 materials fee. The materials fee includes:
– Fabric and lining
– 2 closure buttons
– Embroidery floss
– Pattern
– 1 needle
– Beads, if desired

Register on EventBrite to guarantee your spot.
Natalie Norman has been part of the cultural needlework community for over 20 years, participating as a vendor, demonstrator, and teacher at venues such as Gammelgården Museum, American Swedish Institute, and Marine Mills Folk School. Sponsored by the Swedish Embassy in Washington, DC, her embroidered work was featured in a traveling exhibition that visited five major American cities and concluded with a 15-month tour in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2019, Natalie received a fellowship from the American Scandinavian Foundation to study a traditional form of folk art. Courses in fritt broderi at Sätergläntan in Dalarna and påsöm at the Mora Folk School have since deepened her embroidery practice and strengthened her desire to share this passion with others.
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Art Club at Gammelgården
2026-08-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend
Looking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists?
Bring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia.
As a museum dedicated to preserving traditional heritage and craft handiwork, celebrating creativity, and supporting local artists and makers, Art Club is a natural extension of our mission. Just as our exhibits showcase the skill and artistry of generations past, this space invites today’s community to continue creating, sharing knowledge, and keeping those creative traditions alive.
Everyone is welcome to join us and create, no matter their skill level.
Drawing • Painting • Knitting • Crocheting • Sewing • Journaling • Writing • & More
✔ Bring your own materials and projects
✔ Casual conversation welcome
✔ Coworking and body doubling encouraged
✔ Complimentary drinks available
✔ No registration required
✔ Free to attend
Ages 16+ (or accompanied by an adult)
Please bring projects that can be transported easily and use common sense to avoid disruptions and damage. Snacks are welcome, but please keep your hands clean and dry (this also applies to messy art supplies such as paint, charcoal, glue, etc.) when interacting with exhibits, artifacts, and inventory.
While you’re here, don’t forget to explore our historic museum grounds, exhibits, and Butik gift shop!

Trick or Treat at Gammelgården
2026-10-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Mark your calendar for the second annual Trick or Treat at Gammelgården!

Bring your children to test-drive their costumes in daylight one week before Halloween. Walk door-to-door to each of our historic buildings and grab some candy. Fun and easy Halloween kids’ crafts will be available.

Take photos with your kids in costume in front of our multiple Dala horses around the grounds, and don’t forget to tag the museum so we can see them!

This is a perfect opportunity to step back in time with your family and enjoy the fall air on our historic grounds.

Fars Dag (Father's Day) in Sweden
2026-11-08 | MN
Fars Dag – or Father’s Day – is celebrated on the second Sunday in November in Sweden, instead of in June. Father’s Day in Sweden was initially celebrated in June, but then various commercial organizations wanted it moved in 1931, so it wouldn’t compete with Mother’s Day (Mors dag) on the last Sunday of May.
