CLASSES
We are always working on offering more classes. We'll announce any upcoming classes here, via our classes only email list and on Facebook and Instagram.
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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.
HARDANGER COASTERS with Becky Lieser
Hardanger Coaster Class 2 - Build upon our first coaster class, or start fresh.
You'll learn new stitches and add to your collection.
With experienced teacher and needleworker, Becky Lieser.
(four sessions) Saturdays October 19, 26 November 2, 9
from 1 to 3 pm
Class fee: $60
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
November 2 & 9 - CLASS FULL
2025 Dates:
Class fee: $35
Read more about Kate Sterner on our Teacher Profile Blog
SAMI-INSPIRED BRACELET CLASS with Katherine Buenger
These bracelets are based on the designs of the Sami people, who are the native people from the far northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The bracelets are constructed with traditional materials including reindeer leather, tin thread (4% silver), and reindeer antler buttons. Students will learn to make a four strand braid using tin thread, and then they will hand sew their piece to reindeer leather to finish an elegant bracelet. Choice of leather colors and button options including reindeer antler buttons.
Katherine Buenger is a jewelry and textile artist from Minnesota. Her work encompasses many fiber-related artforms, including weaving, spinning, ply-splitting and braiding with Sami tin thread.
Thursday, November 14 from 10 am - 2 pm - CLASS FULL
Class fee: $65
Materials fee $30 - paid to teacher - cash, a check written out to Buenger Studios or a credit card.
MORAVIAN STARS with Karen Mosso
Learn to make these 3-dimensional paper stars, which are traditionally hung as ornaments and colorful garlands. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.
Saturday, November 16th from 10 am - 12 pm - CLASS FULL
Class fee: $35
all materials included!
HAND 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, November 16th from 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Class fee: $60
Materials fee: $45 - Paid to instructor
Students will receive: 2 lbs broomcorn - enough for 2 whisks, foot-winding wheel, 22 fathoms of cordage (170 lbs test strength), class notes and a supply list.
Students can purchase extra broom corn after class if they want for $12 per 1 lb bundle.
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.