Sustainable Sewing
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: […]
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Crochet a Rag Rug
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesRag 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 […]
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Midsommardagen
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Museum Closed – 4th of July
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesGammelgården Museum is closed on the 4th of July.
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Northern Bedrock Reroofing the Pastor’s House
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesA crew from Northern Bedrock will begin and complete about half of the re-roofing of the Pastor's House from July 8th-14th. The crew will arrive on the 7th and depart […]
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History & Heritage Book Club
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesBook 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 […]
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Solar Jar Natural Dyeing with the Textile Center
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesThis two-hour class will include eco printing with steam and fresh botanicals on mordanted bandanas. While the steam sets the cloth, participants will learn how to use the same fresh botanicals to create solar dye jars, which they'll take home with them. At the end of class, participants will unveil the completed eco-printed cloth and take home […]
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Building Restoration/Re-Roofing Presentation for Pioneer and Life Members; and Capital Campaign Donors
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesPioneer 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 about how the roof is being removed and replaced. More information and an invitation will be mailed to these members and donors in June.
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NAMI Mindful Creations
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesNAMI 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 a safe and confidential environment. Each meeting will focus on one mental health topic and include a brief educational session, a hands-on art activity, […]
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Embroidered and Appliquéd Pillow with Natalie Norman
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesJoin a short course where we will combine embroidery with appliqué to finish a small decorative pillow top. Choose from 1 of 3 apron designs, each displaying a fabric from the Dalarna area. It is said that “clothing is to clothe someone, but a costume tells a story.” While stitching our project, we will learn […]
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Guidelines for Cleaning Collections Materials: Focus on Decorative Arts and Historic House Collections
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesThis two-day, in-person workshop led by the Midwest Art Conservation Center (MACC) for up to 20 participants will provide instruction on the ethics, hazards, and benefits of cleaning cultural heritage material artifacts that are stable and in good condition. With a mix of lectures and hands-on practical exercises, the workshop will cover specific techniques for […]
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Guidelines for Cleaning Collections Materials: Focus on Decorative Arts and Historic House Collections
Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, United StatesThis two-day, in-person workshop led by the Midwest Art Conservation Center (MACC) for up to 20 participants will provide instruction on the ethics, hazards, and benefits of cleaning cultural heritage material artifacts that are stable and in good condition. With a mix of lectures and hands-on practical exercises, the workshop will cover specific techniques for […]
