Two crews from Northern Bedrock will continue working on the log restoration project on the Pastor's House begun earlier in July and the window painting project on the Stuga. They also will help with other jobs related to the folk dräkt collection and potentially the exterior emergency staircase on the Welcome House. The crew will […]
Gammelgården Museum is removing and building a new emergency exit exterior staircase from the second floor to the ground. During this time, the second floor of the museum - including the exhibits, non-lending resource library, and board & card game library - will be unavailable to the public. Please visit us on Saturday, August 15th […]
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 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 […]
Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend Looking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists? Bring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia. As a museum dedicated […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend Looking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists? Bring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia. As a museum dedicated […]
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, […]
Two crews from Northern Bedrock will be 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 arrive on the 1st and depart on the 9th, with work days being the 2nd through the 8th.