EVENTS
Celebrate Scandinavia!
Whether held in our store, around our Minnesota community or online, here are events that celebrate Scandinavian culture, heritage and education. Party on!
IN-STORE SPECIAL EVENTS
Our annual in-store Fall Sale begins Saturday, October 4th and continues through Saturday, October 11th
Sale Week Special Events
Saturday, October 4th
Laune Bread Bakery 9:30 to noon In our Gift Shop
LAUNE Bread is a bakery dedicated to seasonality, simplicity, and the intersection the farm and the city. They bake hearty European-style breads, seasonal pastries, and authentic German pretzels. We look forward to welcoming a fellow Lake Street business to our shop for the day!
Rosemaling and Jewelry Demonstrations All day
A special selection of Lois Mueller's exquisite rosemaling and Ron' Mueller’s Nordic stone jewelry is available today!
Thursday, October 9th
Wendy Johnson Saga Hills Design Studios 10 to 12 In our Needlework Department
Wendy Johnson, of Saga Hill Design Studios, will be demonstrating Swedish Huck Weaving, a type of decorative embroidery for household linens, which was popular in Northern Europe from the 17th to the 19th century, and traveled to the US with Scandinavian immigrants in the 19th century.
Friday, October 10
Horredsmatten Rug Sale! All day
Beautiful vinyl polyester rugs made in Sweden since 1956. Quality that lasts a lifetime, Horredsmattan rugs are a practical and beautiful investment. Today only, we will have dozens of additional styles and sizes to choose from, and enjoy 15% off your rug purchase!
Saturday. October 11th
Melba Granlund Tablet Weaving 1 to 3 In our Needlework Department
As a lead-up to her class this fall, Melba Granlund will be demonstrating tablet weaving, a portable form of weaving used to make belts, straps and decorative trim, and which dates at least as far back as Iron Age Northern Europe. Melba Granlund is a weaver and handcraft instructor dedicated to preserving historical Scandinavian folk art traditions.
Saturday, October 11th
Suzanne Kramer Country Gallery Antiques All day In our Gift Shop
Suzanne Kramer from Country Gallery Antiques, specializes in Scandinavian antiques and will be bringing pieces of Norwegian and Swedish jewelry and textiles from her extensive collection. You will recognize her by her Norwegian bunad and the many pieces of solje she'll be wearing.
Fall In Store Special Events
Saturday, October 25
Lutefisk Tasting Day! All day
Sample this legendary dish for yourself!
Saturday, November 8
Laurie Jacobi Trunk Show All day
See the work of one of Minnesota’s most talented textile designers.
Friday, November 21 & Saturday, November 22
Phil Holtan Woodturning Demonstration All day
Master wood turner Phil Holtan demonstrates on the lathe, and shares his incredible work with us.
NORWAY HOUSE
For the schedule and info on events, visit the Norway House website.
Visit our gavebutikk (gift boutique) ALSO Ingebretsen's and enjoy a yummy snack and good cup of coffee at the Kaffebar, enjoy the exhibit at the Gallery, lots of special events and much more at “the Twin Cities little Norway”.
913 E Franklin Av Minneapolis just 1.5 miles from our store.