Gammelgården Museum

Midsommardagen
2026-06-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
This 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 to ancient times, Midsommardagen marks the longest day of the year and welcomes back warm weather.
Enjoy traditional Swedish music, group folk dancing, hands-on activities, arts, crafts, and vendor fair, demonstrations by artists, and, in the center of it all, the Majstång/Midsommarstång (May/Midsummer Pole), freshly decorated with spring greenery.
Enjoy a picnic lunch with a wide array of food offered by three food trucks. Bring a chair and a blanket to enjoy your picnic on the museum grounds. Note that alcohol is not allowed on museum property.
Schedule of Events:

Historic Buildings Open to the Public: 10:00-1:00 and 3:00-4:00
Artists, Crafters, and Vendors Fair: 10:00-4:00
– 1274 Periwinkle Lane
– Butik (Gammelgården Museum of Scandia’s Gift Shop)

– Carol’s Glass Creations

– Chickadee Forest
– Cynthia DeMar Arts
– Drew’s Blades

– Scandia Sister City Council
– Scentsy
– Shaped by Water
– STITCHES by Carin
– Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed, Monarchs, and Pollinators Team
Demonstrations by Artists and Educators: 10:00-4:00
– 1274 Periwinkle Lane – Inkle Loom Weaving
– Cynthia DeMar Arts – Metalsmithing
– Lisa Bauch from the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group
– Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed, Monarchs, and Pollinators Team

Butik (Gammelgården’s Gift Shop) Open: 10:00-4:00
ArtReach’s Mobile Art Gallery will be showing “Art of the Stamp.” This exhibit highlights the impactful history of the postal service and the significance of stamps as a method of global public art distribution.
Hands-on Activities for People of All Ages: 10:00-12:30
– Make a Fresh-Flower Head Wreath (until supplies run out)
– Make a Mini-Majstång/Midsommarstång (until supplies run out)
– Swedish Coloring Sheets
– Summer Scavenger Hunt. Print the scavenger hunt sheet from Gammelgården’s website and bring it to the front desk in the Welcome House (the big red building) to receive a free children’s book about Midsommar.
– Temporary Tattoos

Music by the Scandia Community Band: 12:15-1:00
Raising of the Majstång/Midsommarstång, May/Midsummer Pole: 1:00
– Music and Stories by Renee Vaughan, Paul Sauey (from Ponyfolk), and Rose Arrowsmith
– Folk Dancing by the Vasa Junior Folk Dancers (Children Ages 3-18 Years Old who Preserve Swedish Dance, Traditions, and Heritage; and Share Swedish Culture with the Community)
NOTE: Midsommardagen will be held rain or shine. If there is a thunderstorm, the program will be held indoors at Elim Lutheran Church at 20971 Olinda Trail North. Elim is within a short walking distance from Gammelgården.
Watch the museum’s Facebook page or call the museum at 651-433-5053 for more information.

Museum Closed - 4th of July
2026-07-04 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Gammelgården Museum is closed on the 4th of July.

Northern Bedrock Reroofing the Pastor's House
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-15 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
A 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 on the 15th.

History & Heritage Book Club
2026-07-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-09-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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 non-fiction books; and authors from the United States and Sweden.

Join other book lovers every second Friday of the month from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. The History & Heritage Book Club will be held at Gammelgården Museum at 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN 55073. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others in the community who love to read and want to discover some great books!

2026 Book List (for a book description, visit the History & Heritage Book Club group on Facebook:
May – The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg – Fiction – *F
June – Nordic Wisdom – Simplify Your Life by Elisabeth Carolsson – *N
July – Northwomen: Untold Stories from the Other Half of the Viking World – Heather Pringle – F
August – Punished: A Novel – Ann Helen Laestadius – *F
September – The Place of Tides by James Rebanks – N
October – I Go to America: Swedish America Women and the Life of Mina Anderson by Joy K. Lintelma – N
November – The World of Cajsa Andersdotter: A Close-up View of Sweden in the 18th and 19th Century – Bengt Hallgren – *N
December – Hanna’s Daughters by Marianne Fredriksson – *F
* – Swedish, Sámi, or Swedish-American author
F – Fiction
N – Non-Fiction

Please let the museum know you will be attending the book club, by emailing: director@gammelgardenmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 433-5053
Facebook Group: History & Heritage Book Club

Solar Jar Natural Dyeing with the Textile Center
2026-07-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
This 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 a unique eco-printed bandana as well.

Class Fee: $55, which includes all tools, materials, and instruction from a Textile Center teaching artist.

The registration link will be posted in mid-April.

Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Building Restoration/Re-Roofing Presentation for Pioneer and Life Members; and Capital Campaign Donors
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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 about how the roof is being removed and replaced.

More information and an invitation will be mailed to these members and donors in June.

NAMI Mindful Creations
2026-07-15 10:15 - 12:15, 2026-08-19 10:15 - 12:15, 2026-09-16 10:15 - 12:15 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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 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, and group discussion.

There is no cost for the support groups. To register, email your first and last name to sgc@namimn.org

Embroidered and Appliquéd Pillow with Natalie Norman
2026-07-18 10:15 - 13:15 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Join 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 some fun history of Swedish folk dress.
Suggested age group: 12 years to adult. Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Materials fee of $20.00 includes:
– 10×10” pillow form
– Fabric for front and back of pillow
– Trim for belt
– Embroidery floss
– 1 needle
– Pattern
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.
The registration link for this class will be posted in May.
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Guidelines for Cleaning Collections Materials: Focus on Decorative Arts and Historic House Collections
2026-07-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
This 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 cleaning textiles, picture frames, ceramics, glass, silver, and iron artifacts.
Discussions will also cover advanced cleaning topics, including stabilizing historic iron, selecting the appropriate level of cleaning, and managing and training volunteers.
Class Times: Monday, July 20, 2026, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee: $600 Register Here
Fee for Minnesota Residents: FREE Register Here
Thanks to funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Northern Bedrock Reroofing the Pastor's House
2026-07-21 - 2026-07-29 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
A crew from Northern Bedrock will begin and complete about half of the re-roofing of the Pastor’s House from July 22nd-28th. The crew will arrive on the 21st and depart on the 29th.

Zippered Pouches with Kris Livingston
2026-08-01 10:30 - 13:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Learn two easy, but professional looking, methods to make zipper pouches. Pouches can be made in any size to hold make-up, pencils, craft supplies, ear buds, travel items, toys, or tools. Create one for yourself or make a custom gift for someone special.

Supply list: (Materials will make at least two pouches.)

Sewing machine with a zipper foot.
¼-yard of outer fabric. You can use a quilting weight or a denim weight fabric.
¼-yard of lining fabric. Quilting weight fabric recommended.
Optional: ¼ yard of cotton batting if you want to quilt the outside.
Matching thread, scissors, and pins.
A chopstick or other point turner.
Zipper. (The zipper can be longer than needed and ends trimmed.)

You need at least a 24-inch zipper for the continuous zipper style, and at least a 10-inch zipper for the other.
Register on EventBrite: Here.
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.
Kris Livingston (she/her) has loved sewing since childhood. She has over 30 years of professional experience working in theater costume design, custom home furnishings, children’s applique for retail, as well as a teacher. Kris aims to spark joy with her designs, products, and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/LivingstonCustomDesign/

Applique All-Occasion Greeting Cards with Kris Livingston
2026-08-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Delight recipients with a unique card for holidays, weddings, birthdays, or any other occasion. Fabric applique is sewn directly onto the paper card. Many embellishments can be added. This fun class will include many tips, ideas, and even patterns to get you started and inspired.

By the end of the class, students will have the skills and confidence to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions.
Students should bring: a sewing machine, several colors of thread and bobbins, and scissors. Fabric, some threads, and patterns will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own fabric scraps for a personal touch.
Supply list

Pack of blank cards and a pack of envelopes (Available at craft stores or paper supply stores.). Kris suggests a neutral color for the cards to bring focus to the appliques.
Any light to medium fusible interfacing. Double fusible, such as Wonder-Under is helpful for layered cards.
A variety of fabrics. Small prints work well.
Fabric marking pen.
Sewing machine with zig zag.
Thread to coordinate with your fabrics. You can use regular thread or decorative thread, such as Sulky brand.
Bobbin thread to match your cards.
Basic sewing kit with scissors, straight pins, and a seam ripper.
Basic glue stick. (From the school supply section.)

Register on EventBrite HERE.
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.
Kris Livingston (she/her) has loved sewing since childhood. She has over 30 years of professional experience working in theater costume design, custom home furnishings, children’s applique for retail, as well as a teacher. Kris aims to spark joy with her designs, products, and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/LivingstonCustomDesign/

Book Binding and Art Journal with Monique Vernon
2026-08-08 10:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Come and learn how to bind a tiny book using the kettle stitch, a simple yet effective method that has played a vital role in the history of bookbinding. Bookbinding is the process of physically assembling pages of a book into a finished product. It involves folding, sewing, gluing, and covering the pages to create a durable and aesthetically-pleasing book.
We will bind our little book, cover it, and create a tiny visual journal along with a decorated Altoid tin to store your book in.
Monique Vernon has been a paper art instructor since 2019, teaching classes at Community Thread in Stillwater and making cards for 15 years.
The registration link will be posted in June 2026.
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Embroider a Wrist Cuff with Natalie Norman
2026-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 $20 materials fee. The materials fee includes:
– Fabric and lining
– 2 closure buttons
– Embroidery floss
– Pattern
– 1 needle
– Beads, if desired

The registration link for this class will be posted in May.
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.

Spelmansstämman
2026-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Come to Gammelgården Museum for a free family-friendly event featuring Swedish/Nordic and Japanese folk music, dance, and visual arts. There will also be arts and crafts for children and adults; historic building tours; an artists, crafters, and vendors fair; and artist demonstrations. Both American and Japanese food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Spelmansstämman was recognized as one of the best ten summer festivals in Minnesota by TravelMag.com. Read about it HERE.
NOTE: The schedule, including the performers and artists, is being developed for 2026. Below is the information that is current as of April 15, 2026.
Spelmansstamman 2025 Poster

MUSIC PERFORMANCES

Spelmansstämman is a long-standing Swedish folk music tradition based on outdoor gatherings (stämma) of Swedish musicians (spelman) to share music, friendship, and playing. At a traditional stämma, a small group of musicians share tunes they love and have in common.
Gammelgården’s 36th annual Spelmansstämman will feature multiple musicians performing throughout the day.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Come for the full day – or part of the day. Following is the general schedule of events:
10-12:

Cross-Cultural Art

Swedish Craft Project: TBD – Welcome House
Japanese Craft Project: Origami and painting – Welcome House
Swedish and Japanese Weaving Comparison – SAORI weaving and Bengala Dyeing with COMPAS Teaching Artist Chaiki O’Brien – Welcome House and Museum Grounds

10-4:

Historic Building Tours – Docents in Buildings (10-4). Tours for those who are Hearing Impaired (with headphones) or Deaf (ASL interpreter) – Meet at the Reception Desk at the Welcome House
Artists, Crafters, and Vendors Fair – Museum Grounds

Apothecary’s Daughter
Borage and Bumblebee
Carol’s Glass Creations
Chickadee Forest
Cynthia DeMar Arts (also demonstrating metalsmithing)
Fleming Petersen & Company
J & K Legacy Jewelry
Scandia Sister City Committee
Shaped by Water
Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota
Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed, Monarchs, and Pollinators Team (also doing hands-on activities with children and adults)

Scandia Butik Gift Shop – Welcome House

Do a Scavenger Hunt and Get a Prize – Historic Buildings/Museum Grounds
Exhibits – Welcome House
Outdoor Games – Museum Grounds

Food for Sale – 10-4

Food Trucks (Deep Roots Concessions and Samurai Teppanyaki) Serving American and Japanese Food – Front of Welcome House

Barn Stage 2 – 12:15-3:30

12:00-12:10 – Introduction of performers and ensembles for the event
12:15-3:00 – During short breaks between performances, be entertained by Ross Sutter
12:15 – 1:15 – TaikoArts
1:15 – 2:15 – Brian Wicklund
2:15-3:15 – Duo Mythos
3:20 – Closing Allspel and Nordic Closing Tune: Hälsa Dem Därhemma (led by Ross Sutter)

Old Church Stage – 1:00-2:30
1:00 – Oliver Hunter and Vårvindar
1:30 –
2:00 –
2:30 – Building opens again for self-guided tours. A Gammelgården Museum tour guide is available to provide information and answer questions.

Vendor Fair Stage – 1:00-3:15
1:00 –
1:30 –
2:00 –
2:30 –
3:00 –

Hearing-Assisted Listening Devices Available
This event is co-sponsored by Gammelgården Museum and Scandia Heritage Alliance.
This event is made possible by the generous support of the Valley Arts Initiative – St. Croix Valley Foundation
and Gammelgården Museum donors.

Running of the Meatballs
2026-09-12 10:00 - 15:30 | MN
Join us for the Running of the Meatballs during Scandia’s Taco Daze festival on the first Saturday after Labor Day. Running of the Meatballs is our annual FUNdraiser. You purchase a meatball (really the number on a golf ball), and then cheer your meatball on, as it rolls down Oakhill Road before the Taco Daze parade. You do not need to be present to win.
You can buy your meatballs ahead of time in the Gammelgården Museum of Scandia Butik (gift shop), or you can buy them during Taco Daze until 3 pm, or until we run out. Meatballs are $5 for 1, or $20 for 5.
Prizes:
1. $500 Gift Card
2. $275 Gift Card
3. $150 Gift Card
4. $100 Gift Card
5. $100 Gift Card
6. $100 Gammelgården Butik Gift Card
7. $75 Gift Card
8. $75 Gift Card
9. $50 Gammelgården Butik Gift Card
10. $50 Gift Card
11. Last Ball! Meatballs and Swedish Mustard ($20 value)
You do need to be 18 years of age or older to purchase a meatball. Come join us for the fun!
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OFFICIAL RULES:

Sponsored by Gammelgården Museum, Scandia, Minnesota. Proceeds will be used by Gammelgården Museum for building restoration projects.
Raffle tickets sold for this event include: one ticket for $5.00, five tickets for $20.00. Only one ticket purchase is required to enter the raffle. Each numbered raffle ticket corresponds to a numbered meatball.
Cash, check, or debit card accepted for the sale of tickets.
Persons under 18 years of age may NOT purchase a raffle ticket or win a prize.
Winning ticket holders need not be present to win.
All meatballs in the race will be released at the same time and have an equal chance of winning.
The first 10 numbered meatballs to finish the race will win prizes 1 – 10 (as listed above) in the order finished. The last meatball to cross the finish line will receive prize number 11.
Substitution of prizes for cash or another type of merchandise or services is prohibited.
The race is officiated by judges. Spectators may watch but must not interfere with the release or running of the meatballs.
Winners will be contacted via phone, text, and email by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the race. A list of winners will be posted at Meisters, Scandia Community Center, and Gammelgården Museum. Prizes may be picked up at Gammelgården Museum until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the race (September 12, 2026) or any time after the race day during business hours:
Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Winners are responsible for any applicable fees or taxes.
HELPLINE for problem gambling: 1-800-333-HOPE.

Second-Hand Swedish Sale Donations Accepted
2026-09-16 - 2026-10-11 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Donations of Swedish Items Wanted!

Gammelgården Museum is preparing for its 6th annual Second-Hand Swedish Sale. We are looking for previously used Swedish glass, ceramics, linen, metal, jewelry, and holiday items.

Donations may be brought to Gammelgården from September 16th-October 11th on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10-4 and Sundays from 1-4.

All proceeds from the sale benefit the museum’s restoration efforts.

Creative Darning and Mending with Riley Kleve
2026-09-26 10:30 - 13:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Add some new life to well-loved clothing using basic darning and mending techniques. Students can bring some of their own clothes to darn and mend using tools and supplies provided by instructor Riley Kleve. Students will learn to select materials, use various tools, and care for mended and darned clothing in class. Students will leave with new techniques for beautiful mends that add color, pattern, and durability to their clothing.

Schedule: During this short class, students will get an introduction to methods of mending and darning that bring individuality to their clothing. There will be a balance of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice! For an additional $20, students have the option of bringing a mending disc home to continue their repairs.

Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:

No prior experience required.
Ages 18+

The registration link for this class will be posted in May.
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.
Riley Kleve is a nonbinary textile artist and educator creating collaborative work in community-led settings. Their work in weaving, handspinning, and embroidery draws from history to create a queerer vision for the future of textiles. Some recent highlights include weaving felted pins and inviting viewers to name them based on gender feelings they evoke, creating a co-woven tapestry with over 110 attendees at a dusk-till-dawn arts festival, and facilitating drop-in LGBT craft nights. Riley has a self-directed BA in craft from Hampshire College and is a 2024-26 Resident Artisan at North House Folk School.

Create a Kjolväskor (Skirt Pocket or Purse) with Natalie Norman
2026-10-03 10:15 - 15:45, 2026-10-04 13:15 - 15:45 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
​This two-day class with Natalie Norman is focused on making a kjolväskor (a skirt pocket or purse) featuring applique and embroidered designs.

Swedish kjolväskor were part of the Swedish folk dräkt (folk dress) and were used to carry oats or salt so the cows would follow the herder home. Today, they may hold a cell phone or car keys. This practical decorative bag serves as a reminder of heritage and as a focal point of beauty, as it carries your belongings

Suggested Age: 15 years old to adult.The class fee of $135 includes the $25 materials fee. The materials fee includes:
– Fabric and lining
– Felt
– Embroidery floss
– Pattern
– 1 needle

Please note: The 8-hour class is divided between two days (October 3rd, 5 1/2 hours and October 4th, 2 1/2 hours).
The registration link for this class will be posted in May.
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.

Fabric-Wrapped Coiled Bowl with Kris Livingston
2026-10-10 10:30 - 14:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Create a fun and functional fabric bowl in this beginner-friendly class. Using clothesline and fabric strips, students will learn how to shape and stitch a three-dimensional bowl on the sewing machine while watching fabric patterns transform as the bowl takes shape.
Learn how to make adorable bowls using only strips of fabric, clothesline, and your sewing machine! Make decorative bowls for your table, sewing accessories, or the remote. This is a great project to make for gifts at the holidays or special occasions. Enjoy seeing how fabrics blend as a bowl takes shape.

In this class, students learn how to:
– Wrap fabric smoothly around clothesline.
– Form a three-dimensional bowl using a sewing machine.
– Understand how fabric patterns change during the bowl-making process.
Supply List: Students need to bring to class the following items:

Working sewing machine with zig zag stitch.
Zig zag foot, ideally one that allows you to see your stitches.
Total of ¾ yard of cotton fabric for a medium bowl. Choose a variety of your favorite coordinating colors. Cut into ¾-inch strips. You do not need to prewash fabrics or cut on the bias. (You can also use yarn or ribbon.)
Basic sewing thread in colors to match your fabrics.
Size 14 or 16 universal needle.
50 feet or more of clothesline. (See below)
Small quilt clips or clothespins.
Tool such as a stylus or chopstick to push your bowl as it forms.
Basic school glue stick.
Scissors, pins, small ruler, and seam ripper.

Before Class Prep:

Cut your fabric into ¾-inch strips.
Wind two bobbins to match the thread(s) you will use.

Where to find clothesline:

Option 1- Purchase 3/16-inch or ¼-inch diameter clothesline from a hardware store. Choose cotton or a cotton/polyester blend. Choose one without a plastic core.
Options 2- Purchase 100% cotton clothesline made for crafts. Gypsy Quilter brand is available locally at Affinity for quilts or on-line here.

Register on EventBrite: HERE.
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.
Kris Livingston (she/her) has loved sewing since childhood. She has over 30 years of professional experience working in theater costume design, custom home furnishings, children’s applique for retail, as well as a teacher. Kris aims to spark joy with her designs, products, and teaching. https://www.facebook.com/LivingstonCustomDesign/

Second-Hand Swedish Sale
2026-10-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Sixth 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 15, 2026 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday, October 16, 2026 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 18, 2026 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
