CLASSES
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Rosemaling Classes
Rosemaling (rose painting) is a form of beautiful decorative folk painting that developed in Norway around the 1700s. Looking to learn the folk art and styles of Norwegian Rosemaling? If you are interested, please visit rosemalingclasses.com for information on in-person and Zoom classes across the U.S.

SINGLADE BALLS with Kate Sterner
Kate Sterner will teach you how to make singlade balls, traditional hand-stitched balls made from wool yarn. It's a lovely way to make a toy for a child or a cat, and to use those colorful bits of yarn in your stash. This rare handcraft is found in Denmark and southern Sweden. Kate learned 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.
Bring wool yarn and a darning needle.
Classes will be held in our Needlework store (1605 E Lake St) and class sizes will be limited to 4 students.
Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm
2025 Dates:
March 1 & 8 - class full
April 19 & 26 - class full
July 12 & 19
September 6 & 13
November 1 & 8
Class fee: $35
Read more about Kate Sterner on our Teacher Profile Blog
BLACKWORK EMBROIDERY with Becky Lieser
Traditionally, blackwork embroidery was made using black threads on white fabric, and is still generally stitched with a dark thread of any color on a light background. Blackwork uses repeated geometric patterns to fill design areas, and is regarded as a counted thread technique. When worked with a double running stitch, the piece is identical on both sides, i.e. reversible.
Saturdays, February 8, 15, & 22 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Class fee: $75
VISIT THE NORDIC COUNTRIES - TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE with Autumn Carolynn
Are you looking to go on a trip to Scandinavia in 2025 but don’t know where to start? Join us for a hands-on course that will guide you through getting started, planning your trip, booking tools to use, travel tips, and everything else you need to know for a great Scandi vacation! This course will be offered online, so sit back, get comfortable, and start planning!
Tuesday, February 18 from 7:00 to 8:30pm
Class fee: $20
HARDANGER DOILY CLASS with Becky Lieser
Learn the fundamental hardanger stitches, including satin stitch, buttonhole stitch and dove’s eye, all in one piece! This class is ideal for an advanced beginner who has some needlework experience. To complete this piece, you can expect to work several hours outside of class.
Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2 and 9 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Class fee: $95
DOUBLE-WRAP BRACELET CLASS with Katherine Buenger
Double-wrap Bracelet Using tin thread, a fine wire wrapped around a fiber core (4% silver) and leather cord, students will learn to make a 4 strand round braid to make a bracelet with a silver plated clasp.
Thursday, March 13 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Class fee: $65 plus $25 materials fee
CLASS FULL!
TABLET WEAVING CLASS with Melba Granlund
Using a tablet, or card, learn to weave your own strap. This traditional European craft is enjoyed by hobby weavers and most commonly used to make belts, trims, and more. Beginners welcome.
Friday & Saturday, March 14 & 15 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Class fee: $175 plus $40 materials fee
NÅLBINDING CLASS with Melba Granlund
In this class, students will learn some basic nålbinding stitches that are the foundation of this very old fiber technique to make a hat using woolen yarn and a handcrafted wooden needle. Printed materials, finished pieces, photographs, and replicas of historical garments will be available for hands-on inspection and inspiration.
Fridays, March 21, 28, & April 4 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Class fee: $135 plus $20 materials fee
DALA HORSE CARVING CLASS with Fred Livesay
Have you always wanted a horse, but couldn’t afford the space? This daylong workshop may be the answer. Join the herd of Dala horse admirers and learn to carve this darling creature. Carving wooden horses in Scandinavia dates back to at least the 11th century, if not earlier. If you have wanted to learn to carve, this is a wonderful place to begin.
Saturday, March 22 from 10:00am to 3:30pm
Class fee: $125 plus $15 materials fee
NORDIC ANIMAL CROSS-STITCH with Cami Andersen
Learn cross stitch techniques with a folk art twist. Join Scandinavian enthusiast and artist Cami Andersen to learn all you need to know to get started on this traditional art form. You will enjoy a short introduction to Scandinavian folk art and history, then choose from several fanciful designs: a fox, a reindeer, or a bird, and create their own bespoke cross stitch piece. During this class, you will receive step-by-step instructions and go home with a finished piece that can be hung in your home. Students will learn how to read a cross-stitch chart to continue the craft on their own after the class.
Thursday, March 27 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Class fee: $60 plus $10 materials fee
TWINED KNITTING CLASS with Wendy J. Johnson
Learn the basics of tvåändsticking (Swedish two-ended/twined knitting) and begin a pair of cuffs or fingerless mitts. Two-ended knitting is a traditional Swedish knitting technique dating back to at least the 1600s. It uses two yarn ends, creating a dense, warm, double-knitted fabric. Students will learn how to knit and purl with the two-ended technique and start a pair of cuffs or fingerless mitts (a pattern will be provided for both) that are warm and extremely durable. This class is for more advanced knitters—those who know how to knit, purl, and work on double-pointed needles. Students will learn the technique but not finish the project in class.
Saturday, March 29 from 12:00 to 3:30pm
Class fee: $75
CLASS FULL!
SAMI-INSPIRED BRAIDED BRACELET CLASS with Katherine Buenger
Make a four strand braid using tin thread, and then hand sew the braided piece to reindeer leather to make an elegant bracelet. Choice of leather colors and button options including reindeer antler buttons.
Thursday, April 3 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Class fee: $65 plus $30 materials fee
BROOM-MAKING CLASS with Bri Oseland
In this three hour class, students will start their adventure with the basics of broom-making, and have the opportunity to craft two different types of whisk brooms: the turkey-wing and the hawk-tail style. With any leftover broom corn, students might also be able to make a pot scrubber from the other end of their broom length - two brooms for one! Come learn about the practical side of this timeless art, and leave with the confidence to carry on at home with your two freshly-made brooms!
This class is open to all skill levels, however broom-making does require hand strength and resilience: the ability to open a sealed jar is a good reference point for the hand strength needed to make brooms.
Saturday, April 5 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Class fee: $60 plus $45 materials fee
DALA HORSE PAINTING CLASS with Julie Anderson
In this class you will design and paint your carved Dala Horse or a 3D horse purchased from Ingebretsen’s. No painting experience is necessary and the instructor will guide you through the process. Painting supplies are provided for your use in class. Wear a paint apron or clothing you can get a little paint on.
Saturday, April 12 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Class fee: $75 plus $5 materials fee for painting supplies
SWEDISH HUCK WEAVING CLASS with Wendy J. Johnson
Swedish Huck Weaving is a fabric embellishment that blends surface embroidery with weaving and produces seemingly complex geometric and linear designs on a particular type of fabric called huck fabric. To learn the techniques, students will embroider a hand towel from a pattern provided by the instructor.
Saturday, April 26 from 12:30 to 3:30pm
Registration deadline is April 12th!
Class fee: $75 plus $25 materials fee
FOLK PAINTING CLASS with Julie Anderson
Explore Swedish inspired Folk Art. This Dala Horse painting is designed for all skill levels including those who have not painted before. There will be step-by-step instructions to create your own painting using acrylic paint. All supplies are provided for your use and you will go home with a painted canvas. Wear a paint apron or clothing you can get a little paint on.
Wednesday, April 30 from 12:00 to 3:00pm
Class fee: $60 plus $5 materials fee for painting supplies
To register for a class via telephone, you can call our main store at 612-729-9333 and reserve your place with a credit card.
If you have questions about a class, want to be kept in the loop regarding upcoming classes, or would like to connect about teaching a class, please email classes@ingebretsens.com
Be sure to check the location of the class in which you are interested.
Unless noted, classes are at our main store, 1601 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis. We also hold classes, especially for cooking, at Norway House, 913 E Franklin Avenue.
Cancellations must be made one week in advance to receive a refund.