Scandinavian Folk Art Class

Learn cross-stitch techniques with a folk-art twist! Join Scandinavian enthusiast and artist Cami Andersen at the New Ulm Public Library on Monday, July 21, at 1 p.m. 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 your 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. No previous cross-stitch or sewing experience necessary. This is a 2-hour class limited to 12 participants, so registration is required. This program is made possible by a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative and was funded in part with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. The program is free and open to the public. Please call the library for more information at 507-359-8331.