A costumed narrator provides an overview of the history of tea in Western society. Tea is prepared as a demonstration and served at a tea table by other costumed interpreters in proper upper-class mid-nineteenth-century form. Commentary is provided concerning manners, language, the social hierarchy, and the kinds of accompaniments that would have been offered. Participants […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-4 p.m. on four Sundays - June 30, July 28, August 25, and September 29! Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, cello, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, or bass, and learn new tunes! Play along, or just relax and listen in a welcoming […]
Spend the afternoon learning how to embroider with Alycen Brothen. Class details and registration information about this class is forthcoming.
This immersive, beginner-level workshop will introduce you to coiling, a structural textile technique that can be used to create sculptural work. Learn from Teaching Artist Alonzo Pantoja the coiling process from beginning to end– how to start a coil, wrap yarn, join coiling material, and finish off the work. Demos and discussion will cover formal […]
Each day at Sewing Camp, campers have opportunities do fun, hands-on learning at the Discovery Stations; have lunch and recess; and play pioneer games. There is about 1 ¾ hour each day with artist-in-residence Natalie Norman. Other sessions and projects during Sewing Camp include: Paint and decorate a 3D Dala horse. Explore the restored prairie […]