Learn how to make singlade balls or singlade bollar (traditional hand-stitched balls made from wool yarn). These can be used as a child’s toy or toy for a cat. It’s a great way to use those colorful bits of yarn in your stash. Archival evidence from museums in Sweden indicates that the craft started around […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day - Sundays - from September 8-October 13 - a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.) The classes are ideal for those preparing for a trip to Sweden, visiting relatives, and/or translating family records/recipes. The […]
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day - Sundays - from September 8-October 13 - a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.) The classes are ideal for those preparing for a trip to Sweden, visiting relatives, and/or translating family records/recipes. The […]
Second Annual Second-Hand Swedish Sale This is a great opportunity to purchase lovely pre-owned Swedish glass, ceramics, linens, metal, jewelry, and holiday items. Gammelgården welcomes individuals to donate Swedish items that are in good to excellent condition. All proceeds will support Gammelgården’s programming. Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00 am – 8:00 pm October 17th also […]
Second Annual Second-Hand Swedish Sale This is a great opportunity to purchase lovely pre-owned Swedish glass, ceramics, linens, metal, jewelry, and holiday items. Gammelgården welcomes individuals to donate Swedish items that are in good to excellent condition. All proceeds will support Gammelgården’s programming. Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00 am – 8:00 pm October 17th also […]
Second Annual Second-Hand Swedish Sale This is a great opportunity to purchase lovely pre-owned Swedish glass, ceramics, linens, metal, jewelry, and holiday items. Gammelgården welcomes individuals to donate Swedish items that are in good to excellent condition. All proceeds will support Gammelgården’s programming. Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00 am – 8:00 pm October 17th also […]
Second Annual Second-Hand Swedish Sale This is a great opportunity to purchase lovely pre-owned Swedish glass, ceramics, linens, metal, jewelry, and holiday items. Gammelgården welcomes individuals to donate Swedish items that are in good to excellent condition. All proceeds will support Gammelgården’s programming. Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00 am – 8:00 pm October 17th also […]
This Spring, Alan Hagstrom's two daughters, Sarah and Karen, and Sarah's partner Ro installed two benches on the grounds of Gammelgården as a memorial to Alan. They chose two benches because their father's defining priority in life was to inspire, foster, and facilitate the development of community. The two benches will invite people to have […]
Life Members are invited to Gammelgården for the annual Life Member Gathering. Following light appetizers, listen to updates from Gammelgården's Board President, Jim Thorson, and Gammelgården's Director, Ann Rinkenberger, about some of the highlights from the past year and what to look forward to during 2024 and 2025. There will be a feature presentation as […]
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.
On this day, we will be making 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 - including clay and needlefelting supplies - will be provided to create Swedish decorations and ornaments […]
Create an easy-to-stitch ornament out of felt, embroidery floss, and beads for some sparkle. Instructor Alycen Brothen will teach students a few basic stitches, simple beading, assembling, and finishing so students can leave with a completed ornament. No prior embroidery experience is necessary. All supplies will be provided, except scissors. Please bring sharp scissors and […]
