Gammelgården Museum

Nordic-Inspired Block-Printed Cards with Kayla Ann - Zoom Class
2024-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Learn the basics of block printing in this two-hour workshop led by Nordic Craft Instructor Kayla Ann. Kayla will guide students through the process of block printing, breaking down the tools, techniques, and tips for printing greeting cards right at home. Students will finish the class with a completed project and tons of inspiration to continue block printing at home.
These skills learned in class will prepare you for future printing projects on fabric and paper, plus you’ll have all the tools and materials you need to keep printing at home. Suitable for ages 16+. Hand and wrist dexterity required for this class.
This is a live virtual class taught over Zoom. Students need a strong internet connection and a device with video capabilities. Students also provide their own materials for this virtual class; see the materials list below for more information.
Student Provided Materials:

Speedball Fabric Printing Ink https://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-water-based-block-printing-starter-set/
Speedball Fabric Printing Ink https://www.dickblick.com/items/speedball-fabric-paper-block-printing-ink-black-25-oz/

4×6 or 5×7 folded cardstock or sketchbook paper for printing cards
Scratch paper for sketching and test printing
Pencil (2B, non-mechanical works best)
X-acto knife, box cutter, or sharp scissors with cutting mat/surface for trimming stamps
Apron
Disposable plate or flat, smooth reusable surface for printing (link for metal inking plate if desired)
Not required but suggested: extra 4×6 speedy cut blocks for future projects/ in case of mistakes: https://www.dickblick.com/items/speedball-speedy-cut-easy-blocks-4-x-6/

We recommend you work on a covered surface and wear a smock/clothes that can get ink on them.
Fee: $50
Register here by May 1st: https://tinyurl.com/BlockPrintingCards
** Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds. **

Swedish Language Class - Advancing
2024-05-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Back by popular demand! Signe Fluegel will be teaching two Swedish language classes on a new day – Sundays – from May 5th-June 23rd – a Beginning class (1:30 p.m.) and an Advancing class (2:30 p.m.) Note: There is no class on May 12th (Mother’s Day) or May 26th (Memorial Day weekend).

The classes are ideal for those preparing for a trip to Sweden, visiting relatives, and/or translating family records/recipes.

The cost is $60/per person for 6 weeks, and includes materials. Please register by emailing paulfluegel@q.com or calling 651-429-1012. Payment is due at the first class.

The Beginning class is for those with little or no knowledge of the Swedish language. The Advancing class is for those with a fair knowledge of the Swedish language who wish to continue to learn and keep their proficiency. All classes have a strong focus on verbal skills, grammar, reading comprehension, and conversation skills.

Swedish Language Class - Beginning
2024-05-05 13:30 - 14:30 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States

Season Opening Day
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Season Opening Day marks the first day of the 2024 season. This family-friendly, free event will feature many exciting activities and exhibits!

From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
· View three new exhibits in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus): Sami Clothing and Culture; Visit Leksand, Sweden; and Games, Toys, and Pastimes of the Mid- to Late-1800s.
· See the historic buildings and look for some artifacts that have not been displayed before.
· Visit Little Blue’s Traveling Zoo by Gammelgården’s barn, and see and touch a variety of farm animals.
· See and touch popular nineteenth-century games, hosted by costumed interpreters from the Living History Society of Minnesota.
· Do hands-on historical activities by each of the buildings.
· Shop at the Arts, Crafts, and Vendor Fair. Participating vendors include:

Alan Bakke
Apothecary’s Daughter
Eric Nelson (also demonstrating tintype photography)
Buenger Studios
Chickadee Forest
Marine Community Library
Ron Nelson (also demonstrating wood carving)
Ronna Thorson (also demonstrating rosemaling)
Scandia Sister City Council
Three Little Kittens Creations
Twyla Mitchell
University of Minnesota Extension Washington County Master Gardeners

· Watch artists do demonstrations throughout the day.
· Ask the Washington County Master Gardeners (who plant and maintain the heritage vegetable, cereal, and medicinal gardens at the museum) your gardening questions.
· Shop in Gammelgården’s gift shop (Butik) and see all the new products for 2024!
· Learn about the Barn Quilt Trail and how the barn quilt on the south side of Gammelgården’s barn will be repainted this year.
· Learn about volunteer opportunities at Gammelgården.
· Check out a sensory kit, if needed. (The museum has kits for both children and adults.)

Tour Guide Training
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Join new and returning tour guides for training. Learn about new changes and updates to the tour schedule, signage at the museum, and exciting new projects and activities that will be happening in 2024.

New Exhibit by Gammelgården at the Washington County Historical Society
2024-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 Greeley Street, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Come see the new exhibit at the Washington County Historical Society’s Heritage Center in Stillwater that is focused on Spring and Midsommar. This exhibit will be up until June 30.

Spring Into Action - Online Auction
2024-04-20 - 2024-04-28 | Virtual
Gammelgården Museum will be having an online auction from April 20-28, 2024! This is your opportunity to bid on a variety of items:
– products, gift cards, books, artwork, tickets to experiences, or services from businesses.
– items that have been previously-used, but are in excellent condition (e.g., Swedish glass, antiques, textiles).
– handmade items (e.g., quilts, embroidered items).
– gift baskets.
All monies raised from the online auction support the museum’s collection which consists of over 3,300 artifacts. Funds from the online auction will help secure museum-quality storage for the artifacts, and be used to restore or repair those artifacts needing immediate attention.
The link to the auction will be posted in early-April. You can help support it not only by donating items, but by making a cash donation, sharing the event with family and friends, and bidding when the auction goes live. We are looking forward to a great event!!
Bidding opens at 12:00 noon on April 20th and will close on April 28th at 11:59 pm.

Establish a Museum Library
2024-04-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Help establish a non-lending library at the museum. Volunteers sort books into two categories (resource and artifact) and then create labels for each book. Sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAA2EA3FAC16-48026937-establish#/

New Board Member Orientation
2024-04-06 10:30 - 13:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
New museum board members participate in an orientation session to become more familiar with Gammelgården and their board roles.

Handwork & Heritage at the Washington County Heritage Center
2024-04-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 Greeley Street, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Join Gammelgården Museum and the Washington County Historical Society for a demonstration of handwork including woodcarving, tin type photography, and wool spinning/fiber arts. This event will be held at the Washington County Heritage Center and begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Easter
2024-03-31

Clean-up Crew
2024-03-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-20 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Help us organize our artifacts, clean out our storage, and get the museum sparkling clean for opening day! Sign up here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABAA2EA3FAC16-48308381-march#/

Singlade Balls (Singlade Bollar)
2024-03-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
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 the early 1800s. Singlade bollar have been found in southern Sweden, Denmark, and northern Germany. The craft is likely to have been spread throughout the region via the Baltic Sea trade route.
Kate Sterner learned this handicraft from her Danish grandfather and has created a website dedicated to preserving and furthering this craft. Join Kate and have fun keeping a tradition alive.
Skill level: Beginner.
Student Age: 16 years and over.
Supplies needed: Scissors, a sharp, large-eye, 3-inch darning needle (or purchase one from Kate for $1), and worsted weight, 4-ply wool yarn in as many colors as you want. Kate also will have plenty of colors of yarn from her own stash to use in class.
Note: Students should not expect to complete the project in this time. However, Kate will teach students what they need to complete their Singlade Balls at home. (Normally a ball takes about 6-8 hours to make.)
Class Size: Limited to 4 students.
Register here: http://tinyurl.com/Marchsingladeballs
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Kate Sterner’s Danish grandfather taught her how to make singlade balls (singlade bollar) when she was 10 or 11 years old. He learned from his mother while he was a boy in Denmark and enjoyed passing the craft down to the next generation. Though several of her cousins learned the craft from their grandfather, Kate is the one who kept making singlade balls throughout the years, teaching others who found the balls intriguing.

SWEDISH PRONUNCIATION
Singlade, pronounced: sing’ la deh. Singlade is a Swedish word that has a couple of meanings. The base of the verb is “singla,” meaning to toss or fling. However, in this case, the verb describes the embroidery technique used to stitch these balls. So, you “singla” a ball.

String Quilting
2024-03-16 12:45 - 15:45 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
String Quilting is a fun stash-buster technique where strings (aka strips) of fabric of any size are sewn to a foundation paper. The blocks are then put together in various ways, creating truly unique projects. Precision cutting and sewing are not crucial; and both new and experienced quilters enjoy this type of quilting.
In this workshop, you will learn the basic techniques of string quilting from Darlene Holtgreve and create a block. We also will discuss how to use various design elements to create larger projects.
Skill Level: Beginner
A supply list will be available after mid-February.
Register here: http://tinyurl.com/stringquilting
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Make a Påskris (Swedish Easter Tree)
2024-03-16 10:15 - 11:45 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Traditionally in Sweden, Norway, and Finland this time of year, fresh-cut branches are put in water. After the branches bud, small leaves open in a week or so. The budding branches are decorated with ornaments, decorations, and colorful ribbons for the coming of spring and the Easter holiday.

Making a Påskris – or Easter Tree – is such a creative and beautiful way to celebrate the final days of winter. This holiday project can be done by adults, children, and families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The fee is $10 per person or $20 for a child/adult pair – all supplies (except jar or vase) are included. Please bring a vase or jar from home to hold your Påskris.
To register, visit: http://tinyurl.com/eastertree2024
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.

Needlefelted Easter Eggs - Painting with Wool
2024-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
“Egg-cited” for springtime? This needlefelting class is a great way to celebrate spring by creating decorative felted Easter Eggs. We’ll start with a rigid foam egg base, which we’ll cover in colorful wool from the instructor’s flock of sheep. Laura will then show you a variety of techniques for decorating your eggs with adorable little birds or animals and different types of springtime flowers.
Bring your creative imagination, and enjoy seasonal egg decorating in a whole new medium. Ahead of class, Laura will mail you a kit, which includes all the supplies you need for the class, including foam work surface, felting needles, and plenty of colorful wool. The kit includes enough materials to make two decorative eggs.
Join us for this welcoming class!

Required Tools
Students will receive a package of materials ahead of time with all supplies needed. Kits can either be picked up March 6-8 at Gammelgården or, for an extra $10 fee, be shipped to you.
Registration Information
To register for the class, visit: http://tinyurl.com/needlefeltedeastereggs

About the Artist
Laura is a contemporary Renaissance woman living and working on her family’s century-old homestead farm outside Hayward, WI. From fiber arts to creative writing, music to storytelling, she never tires of the magic of transforming idea into form and overlapping narrative and visual. Laura also loves working with the many and beautiful natural materials from her farm—especially the wool from her sheep. Completing her MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts at Goddard College in 2011, Laura continues her lifelong passion for learning with mentorships and intensives that offer engaged, hands-on teaching with small groups to encourage creativity, imagination, and expression.

Tour Guide Swedish Kjolväskor Making with Natalie Norman
2024-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
This activity is for the 2024 museum tour guides who will be sewing and doing embroidery for making a Swedish kjolväskor (skirt purse or pocket). The kjolväskor will be part of their new tour guide outfit to be launched in the 2024 season.
The museum will not be open to the public on this day.

Volunteer Clean Up Crew
2024-02-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia, 20880 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN, 55073, United States
Help the Gammelgården staff do some spring cleaning around the museum. This may include organizing artifacts, dusting, clearing out old storage, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing all surfaces, and more
