Embroidery is an old art form. It can be purely decorative or used for mending. All you need is a needle, some type of thread, and a foundation to stitch into. There are hundreds of stitch variations. Using different threads – silk vs. wool vs. cotton vs. synthetics – produces different looks. Once you become […]
Add charm to a reusable canvas grocery tote with block printed patterns and natural indigo dye! Your handiwork is sure to receive compliments while perusing the farmer's market or packing for a summertime picnic. The class fee is $55 per person, which covers all tools, materials, and instruction from a teaching artist from the Textile Center. The link for registration will be posted soon. […]
Glad Mors Dag (glawd mohrs dawg) or Happy Mother’s Day! In Sweden, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in May. Mothers in Sweden prefer to receive fresh flowers or gifts, and breakfast in bed. Spend Mother's Day honoring or remembering your mother by walking the museum grounds, seeing what's in bloom, going on […]
National Day is a day when Swedes celebrate the memory of the election of the nation's founding father, Gustav Vasa, on June 6, 1523. It was also on this day that a new constitution was adopted in 1809. The name was changed to Swedish Flag Day in 1983, but it wasn’t until 2005 that it […]
37 immigrant stories, 32 countries of origin, and 60 recipes - Meet the authors to this remarkable, story-filled cookbook. About this Event Immigrants carry more than hope as they cross oceans and traverse continents to come to the United States. They hold tightly to remembrances of what they left behind. “Kitchens of Hope” brings together […]
Three crews from Northern Bedrock will be replacing between 11-14 logs in the Pastor's House on the northwest and southeast sides of the building. The logs have rotted from age as well as water damage, and will be replaced by 15 crew members. The logs will be chainsawed to the approximate size. Once that step […]
Book Club 2026 From May through December 2026, we will be exploring eight books related to Nordic history and heritage; and Swedish lifestyles and traditions. There are both fiction and […]
Pioneer and Life Members, and Capital Campaign donors at the $1,000+ level are invited to a presentation on the Pastor's House building restoration project and a demonstration of how the […]
NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group, is a group that focuses on building resiliency and strengthening mental well-being through education, creative expression through art, and the support of others in […]
Gammelgården Museum will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? From Wikipedia: Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June […]
This is an ideas class versus a hands-on class. Participants are invited to bring favorite clothes for mending or upcycling ideas, but the instructor will focus ideas on how to: […]
Rag rugs have a long history and continue the tradition of reusing fabrics in a sustainable way. Traditional braided rugs can last years, but over time the thread used to […]