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.
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:
September 13 & 20 - class full
November 1 & 8 - class full
Class fee: $35
Read more about Kate Sterner on our Teacher Profile Blog
KNIT A PAIR OF SOCKS with Sarah Sension
Slip into the cozy world of socks! This course will cover making one pair of socks: you will learn the anatomy of a sock and how that translates to the knitting realm. Students should know how to knit and purl on double pointed needles, and have a grasp of terms such as Slp, psso, decrease stitches, and pick up stitches.
Saturday, September 13 & 27 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Class fee: $65
HARDANGER SAMPLER CLASS with Becky Lieser
Stitch a Hardanger sampler following a lovely design by Rosalyn Watnemo, formerly of Nordic Needle in Moorhead. The pattern features a spiraling square interior boxed in my four corner tulips.
You choose your fabric and thread color at the start of class.
Thursdays, September 18, 25, October 2 & 23 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Class fee: $85 Materials fee: $15
SWEDISH DALA CHICKEN PAINTING CLASS with Julie Anderson
In this class you will design and paint a wooden milled chicken. 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. Adults and students age 12 and up are welcome to enjoy this fun folk art. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, September 20 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Class fee: $75 Materials fee: $15
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.