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 logs are hand-hewn and replaced in the building. More information and an invitation will be mailed to these members and donors in May.
Come join Ezra and August to learn about the practice of Dalmåning, a form of Swedish decorative folk painting used to adorn wooden furniture and painted on linen. You will begin to see these designs on many items around the museum! Traditionally, paintings are done on stretched linen on a wooden frame, but we […]
Bring your creativity to Gammelgården as you learn about and create your own crop art canvas. Led by Ann Gentry, an award-winning crop artist, create an image using various shapes, colors, and sizes of seeds, legumes, and grains. In this hands-on workshop (which includes all supplies), you will learn how to create a design, prepare […]
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, […]
Learn about birds and their calls while exploring the grounds at Gammelgården at this FREE class! Learn birding tips and bird calls while taking a walk around Gammelgården's grounds. Discover how early Swedish immigrants interacted with birds and wildlife in Minnesota. This class is for anyone who enjoys birdwatching - from 6 years old to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two crews from Northern Bedrock will continue working on the log restoration project begun earlier in July as well as continue with the re-roofing of the Pastor's House. The crew will arrive on the 21st and depart on the 29th.
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 […]
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. Students Must Bring: (Materials will make at least two pouches.) Sewing machine […]
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 […]
Two crews from Northern Bedrock will continue working on the re-roofing of the Pastor's House. The project will be completed by the end of this work session. The crew will […]