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Adult Advanced Rosemaling Class Sons of Norway- Mandt Lodge is hosting an Adult Advanced Rosemaling class for individuals with some experience. The 3 Day Class – April 25 (Friday), April 26 (Saturday) and April 27 (Sunday), 2025. 9:00 AM – 4PM will be held at Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge - 317 Page Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. Total Class Fees: $155.00 Sons [...]
Beginning Rosemaling Class Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge is hosting a Beginning Rosemaling Class on March 29 (Saturday) and March 30 (Sunday), 2025 from 9:00 AM – 4PM. The class will be held at the lodge which is located at 317 Page Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. This Class is for Students who have little or no experience in rosemaling. Class Fees: $110.00 [...]
Advanced Beginning Rosemaling Class Sons of Norway- Mandt Lodge is hosting a rosemaling class for students who have taken a Beginning Rosemaling Class. The 2 Day Class will be on April 5 (Saturday) and April 6 (Sunday), 2025, from 9:00 AM – 4PM. The class will be held at Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge - 317 Page Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. Class [...]
On Sunday, January 19, at 2 PM the Bemdji Sons of Norway Lodge will be gathering for their monthly meeting at Calvary Lutheran Church, Bemidji. This month, the meeting will include: Officer Installation and "Cultural Skills Program Explained" by Alice Lingen, Cultural Skills Director. We welcome all to attend and learn about awards available for cooking, reading, wood carving, rosemaling, genealogy, dancing, music, stamp [...]
Most, if not all of you have seen – and hopefully purchased – this year’s Sons of Norway Christmas ornament. Continuing in the tradition that started in 2009, our annual ornament is designed by a talented rosemaler in the style of their artistic training. The ornament this year was painted by Karen Van Loan of Apple Valley, Minnesota.
In 1936, Haldis Nygård was a student at the Bergen Kunsthåndverksskole (School of Handicrafts) and became enthralled in one of the assignments. She and her classmates were charged with designing a bunad for the city of Bergen.
The original artwork for this year’s limited edition rosemaled ornament was painted by Judy Ritger of River Falls, WI. Learning rosemaling mainly through studies at Vesterheim Folk School in Decorah, Iowa, Judy also studied with Ragnvald Frøysadal in Norway and in the U.S.
Show your Norwegian pride this holiday season by adding the 2024 Sons of Norway commemorative ornament to your Christmas traditions.With its Old Rogaland-style design, this elegant ornament will be a treasured addition to your holiday décor.Packaged in a silver-stamped gift box containing a Christmas greeting from Sons of Norway and an informative description of the Old Rogaland style [...]
It was an evening filled with celebration, toasts, rosemaling and lots of Norwegian food: On January 16, about 150 Sons of Norway members and prominent figures from the community gathered to commemorate our 125th anniversary.
We have two exciting announcements to share: Our new online store is up and running, and our new digital party box is available for download! Online store In honor of our upcoming 125th anniversary on January 16, 2020, we have launched an online store featuring a variety of Sons of Norway branded items including shirts, backpacks, socks and a collectible 125th [...]
Want to feel more connected to your heritage while having fun? Members who participate in the Sons of Norway Cultural Skills Program tell us that they feel engaged and energized. Here are a few ideas to get you going.
As the New Year’s celebrations end, standard resolutions quickly come to mind. They may include getting back on track with fitness goals or gaining better control of your finances. But this year, why not keep Norway at the heart of your New Year's resolutions? To help get you started, here a few ways you can add a little more Norway to [...]
Last month, Sons of Norway had the opportunity to catch up with Bruce Johnson, the Membership Director of Maine Nordmenn 3-664. The only lodge in Maine is located in Falmouth, about 15 minutes north of Portland and is also one of Sons of Norway's newer lodges. It was instituted 2003 and now boasts an impressive membership of over [...]
Pillarguri Cafe Address: Storgata 7, 2670 Otta On the way out of town pilgrims can make a quick stop at the historic Pillraguri Cafe. The Cafe was named after Pillarguri, the courageous young girl who warned villagers of an imminent attack before the Battle of Kringen in 1612. This café has been around for over 100 years [...]
Program Overview Each unit consists of three levels of skill-specific activities that can be completed on your own, or as part of a lodge group or class. For each level, you’ll complete a few activities, submit them to your lodge Cultural Director, and have the option to order a pin in recognition of your accomplishments. When you [...]
These are just some of the cultural topics you can explore in these downloadable pdfs covering various aspects of Norwegian customs and culture. Satisfy your curiosity, incorporate the content into a lodge program or newsletter, or share these topics with children and grandchildren: there's more than one way to enjoy this Sons of Norway cultural resource. Looking [...]
One of the best benefits of membership is right here, and completely free of charge: it's our vast collection of cultural skills and resources. It's easier than ever to explore a topic on your own or find a program for a group at your lodge. Just look at everything that's waiting for you: Tickle your taste [...]
Stay connected with community. There's always something happening at your lodge or community, or something new on the Sons of Norway website. This is the place to find out what it is and stay connected. Get the current listing of Sons of Norway lodges throughout North America and Norway. Keep an eye on the Sons [...]
