Convention Schedule and Events
Monday, August 3 Activities
8:00 – 9:00 AM- Registration at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton. We will have
registration each day so this is for those who are there on Monday!
9:00 AM- 6:30 PM- Day on the Prairie Bus Trip
• If you are signed up for the bus trip, it leaves Sons of Norway, 317 South Page Street, at 9:00 AM.
You should arrive early to pick up your registration packet. You have received your information via email.
• If you are signed up for the self-guided and one/both meals, you have received your information via email.
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM- Rosemaling Class with Nancy Odalen at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton-
Nancy has sent out confirmation and details for the class.
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM- Carving Class with Roger Odalen at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton.
Roger has sent out confirmation and details for the class. We will have copies of the waiver available for you to sign.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM- Norwegian American Genealogy Center & Naeseth Library, 415 W. Main St., Madison is open for research (suggest appointments) or stopping by to visit! If you haven’t been to their facility, this is a perfect chance and its just a 20 minute drive from Stoughton!
Mission Statement: The Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library is an educational non-profit research center with national and international scope. The Center collects, preserves, shares, and interprets resources for the study of Norwegian heritage.
To carry out this mission, the Center provides:
• The Naeseth Library, located in Madison, Wisconsin, where resources devoted to Norwegian and Norwegian-American genealogy and immigration history are collected, preserved, shared, and interpreted;
• Expert assistance, interpretation, education, and research by qualified staff for members, patrons, and correspondents;
• Cooperative work experience for students pursuing education in library science, genealogical research, and Norwegian language studies;
• Website with links to searchable databases of Norwegian immigrants to the US to be used for genealogical research;
• Continuing education and outreach for genealogists and the public worldwide through cooperative information exchanges, publications, tours, displays, seminars, webinars, and merchandise sales. Through its collections, research, outreach and publication, the Center strives to maintain and enhance its role as the most comprehensive source for information about the history of Norwegian immigration.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM- Registration and Setting up Cultural Arts Display at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton
You can pick up your registration materials from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
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You can bring your cultural arts items for the display.
https://sonsofnorway5.com/conventions/convention_contest.php
Any cultural arts projects completed since June of 2024 are eligible for display. An important part of the convention is the presentation of folk art projects completed by members. Your work will be appreciated by members from throughout the district. What a wonderful opportunity to display your skill and show others your contribution to carrying on traditional skills.
Our display space is somewhat limited, so it is important to register your pieces as soon as you can. The judging will be people’s choice; there is no fee; pre-registration is needed; work must have been finished after the 2024 convention; SofN members only may enter; work must be
completed by the person registered as the artist; each item must have appropriate identification attached; items will be kept at Mandt Lodge and locked overnight; volunteers will monitor the display during the day.
Cultural Skills Categories include: rosemaling, Norwegian weaving, Nordic or Sami-influenced hand knitting, Norwegian needlework (Hardanger embroidery, Klostersøm, Diamantsom, Nålbinding), crocheting, tatting, wood carving (figure, relief, chip), bent wood construction, photography, painting, knife-making, stained glass making, kolrosing.
Cultural arts items may be checked in at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St., Stoughton, WI on Monday, August 3, 6:30-8:00 pm. Items may be sent with someone if the artist is not attending the convention.
Send questions to Lucy Ghastin at leghastin@gmail.com.
Shopping Experience to win a $500 gift basket at the banquet!
Check out our downtown stores and earn a chance to win local prizes and the first prize- a Stoughton Experience prize package! To participate, the District 5 guests will provide their receipts from shopping downtown from Sunday through Wednesday late afternoon. Check in with your receipts at
the Wednesday night banquet. For every $10 spent downtown (classes excluded), they will receive one entry into the drawing. The top prize is a basket worth over $500 and we have other prizes as well.
registration each day so this is for those who are there on Monday!
9:00 AM- 6:30 PM- Day on the Prairie Bus Trip
• If you are signed up for the bus trip, it leaves Sons of Norway, 317 South Page Street, at 9:00 AM.
You should arrive early to pick up your registration packet. You have received your information via email.
• If you are signed up for the self-guided and one/both meals, you have received your information via email.
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM- Rosemaling Class with Nancy Odalen at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton-
Nancy has sent out confirmation and details for the class.
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM- Carving Class with Roger Odalen at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton.
Roger has sent out confirmation and details for the class. We will have copies of the waiver available for you to sign.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM- Norwegian American Genealogy Center & Naeseth Library, 415 W. Main St., Madison is open for research (suggest appointments) or stopping by to visit! If you haven’t been to their facility, this is a perfect chance and its just a 20 minute drive from Stoughton!
Mission Statement: The Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library is an educational non-profit research center with national and international scope. The Center collects, preserves, shares, and interprets resources for the study of Norwegian heritage.
To carry out this mission, the Center provides:
• The Naeseth Library, located in Madison, Wisconsin, where resources devoted to Norwegian and Norwegian-American genealogy and immigration history are collected, preserved, shared, and interpreted;
• Expert assistance, interpretation, education, and research by qualified staff for members, patrons, and correspondents;
• Cooperative work experience for students pursuing education in library science, genealogical research, and Norwegian language studies;
• Website with links to searchable databases of Norwegian immigrants to the US to be used for genealogical research;
• Continuing education and outreach for genealogists and the public worldwide through cooperative information exchanges, publications, tours, displays, seminars, webinars, and merchandise sales. Through its collections, research, outreach and publication, the Center strives to maintain and enhance its role as the most comprehensive source for information about the history of Norwegian immigration.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM- Registration and Setting up Cultural Arts Display at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton
You can pick up your registration materials from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
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You can bring your cultural arts items for the display.
https://sonsofnorway5.com/conventions/convention_contest.php
Any cultural arts projects completed since June of 2024 are eligible for display. An important part of the convention is the presentation of folk art projects completed by members. Your work will be appreciated by members from throughout the district. What a wonderful opportunity to display your skill and show others your contribution to carrying on traditional skills.
Our display space is somewhat limited, so it is important to register your pieces as soon as you can. The judging will be people’s choice; there is no fee; pre-registration is needed; work must have been finished after the 2024 convention; SofN members only may enter; work must be
completed by the person registered as the artist; each item must have appropriate identification attached; items will be kept at Mandt Lodge and locked overnight; volunteers will monitor the display during the day.
Cultural Skills Categories include: rosemaling, Norwegian weaving, Nordic or Sami-influenced hand knitting, Norwegian needlework (Hardanger embroidery, Klostersøm, Diamantsom, Nålbinding), crocheting, tatting, wood carving (figure, relief, chip), bent wood construction, photography, painting, knife-making, stained glass making, kolrosing.
Cultural arts items may be checked in at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St., Stoughton, WI on Monday, August 3, 6:30-8:00 pm. Items may be sent with someone if the artist is not attending the convention.
Send questions to Lucy Ghastin at leghastin@gmail.com.
Shopping Experience to win a $500 gift basket at the banquet!
Check out our downtown stores and earn a chance to win local prizes and the first prize- a Stoughton Experience prize package! To participate, the District 5 guests will provide their receipts from shopping downtown from Sunday through Wednesday late afternoon. Check in with your receipts at
the Wednesday night banquet. For every $10 spent downtown (classes excluded), they will receive one entry into the drawing. The top prize is a basket worth over $500 and we have other prizes as well.
District 5 Convention activities you can go to without registering!
District 5 Convention activities you can go to without registering!
We have closed registrations for any meals, the classes that the lodge coordinated, and Day on the
Prairie bus trip. But we have a lot of activities that you can attend without having to register that we
don’t need counts for!
Sunday, August 2
• 9:00 AM- St. Paul’s Liberty Church service- Schuster’s Round Barn- 1326 Hwy 12 & 18,
Deerfield
• 1:00 PM- Farm tour at Furseth Farm’s Grain Operation- 2157 County A, Stoughton
• 2:15 PM- Farm tour at Furseth Farm’s Dairy Operation- 1114 Starr School Road, Stoughton
• 3:30 PM-5:00 PM- Open house at Fevolden Farm’s (Alpaca) Studio- 2454 E. Gaston Rd,
Cottage Grove
• 5:00-9:00 PM- President’s Reception at the Arneson Farm, 2056 Skaalen Rd, Stoughton
Monday, August 3
• 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM- Norwegian American Genealogy Center & Naeseth Library, 415 W. Main
St., Madison is open for research (suggest appointments) or stopping by to visit!
Tuesday, August 4
• 9 AM – 3:00 PM- Hardanger product sales at American Legion, 803 N. Page St, Stoughton
• 9:00 – 4:00 PM- Norwegian American Genealogy Center & Naeseth Library, 415 W. Main St.,
Madison is open for research (suggest appointments) or stopping by to visit!
• 9:30 AM-12:00 PM and 12:30 PM-5:00 PM- Livsreise is open- 277 West Main Street,
Stoughton
• 12:15 – 5:00- Workshops at the American Legion, 803 N. Page St. They also will have food
available.
o 12:15- Those darn SN required reports!
o 1:00- SN Foundation Grant Writing- Amy Tuchenhagen
o 1:50- District 5 Roundtable- Your questions and needs!
o 2:30- Youth Activities and Masse Moro
o 3:10- Dana Kelly and NAGC & NL
o 4:10- James Nelson on Yukon Relief Expedition
• 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM- Free-will donation to visit Stoughton Historical Society Museum, 324 S.
Page Street
• 3:00-4:00 PM- Stoughton Opera House tour- 381 E. Main St, Stoughton – no fee
• 6:30 – 9:30 PM- Foundation Fun Night at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton
Wednesday, August 5
• 9:00 – 4:00 PM- Norwegian American Genealogy Center & Naeseth Library, 415 W. Main St.,
Madison is open for research (suggest appointments) or stopping by to visit!
• 9:30 AM-12:00 PM and 12:30 PM-5:00 PM- Livsreise is open- 277 West Main Street,
Stoughton
• 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM- Cultural Arts Display on the stage. Time to socialize and network! Watch
videos at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton
• 1:00-2:00 PM- Stoughton Opera House tour- 381 E. Main St, Stoughton – no fee
• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM- Yarn Spinning Demonstrations at Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts, 168 W Main
St, Stoughton
• 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM- Free-will donation to visit Stoughton Historical Society Museum, 324 S.
Page Street
Thursday, August 6
• 9:00 – 4:00 PM- Norwegian American Genealogy Center & Naeseth Library, 415 W. Main St.,
Madison is open for research (suggest appointments) or stopping by to visit!
• 9:00 AM- 1:30 PM- Time to visit Cultural Art Displays, watch videos, and pick up entries
between 12:00- 1:30 PM at Sons of Norway, 317 S. Page St, Stoughton
• 9:30 AM-12:00 PM and 12:30 PM-5:00 PM- Livsreise is open- 277 West Main Street,
Stoughton
• 10 AM – 11:30 AM- Tatting Demonstration at Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts, 168 W. Main St,
Stoughton
Foundation Fundraisers at the District 5 Lodge Meeting & Convention!
First, what are the two Sons of Norway Foundations we have and how do they differ?
The Sons of Norway Foundation (International) is dedicated to funding activities that preserve and promote Norwegian heritage, positively affect members and make Sons of Norway communities a more vibrant place to live. Be it through a student’s scholarship for study, a cultural exchange
experience, or assisting lodges to provide quality programs and community events – the Sons of Norway Foundation is true to its mission. Established in 1966, our focus and offerings have grown to include several categories of scholarships and four categories of grants.
Sons of Norway Fifth District Nordic Legacy Foundation, Inc.
The purpose of this District 5 Foundation is to support youth, heritage, culture, and education through presentations, programs, and foundation grants. The Foundation is a 501(c) (3) and donations given are tax deductible (minus any costs/services received) for the donation. We welcome donations given to help support District 5 activities such as Masse Moro, District Scholarships, Barnebirkie, Adult Camp, Project Grants, and other activities and programs that may come forth. The Sons of Norway Fifth District Nordic Legacy Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) and donations given are tax deductible (minus any costs/services received) for the donation.
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The Sons of Norway Foundation (International) is dedicated to funding activities that preserve and promote Norwegian heritage, positively affect members and make Sons of Norway communities a more vibrant place to live. Be it through a student’s scholarship for study, a cultural exchange
experience, or assisting lodges to provide quality programs and community events – the Sons of Norway Foundation is true to its mission. Established in 1966, our focus and offerings have grown to include several categories of scholarships and four categories of grants.
Sons of Norway Fifth District Nordic Legacy Foundation, Inc.
The purpose of this District 5 Foundation is to support youth, heritage, culture, and education through presentations, programs, and foundation grants. The Foundation is a 501(c) (3) and donations given are tax deductible (minus any costs/services received) for the donation. We welcome donations given to help support District 5 activities such as Masse Moro, District Scholarships, Barnebirkie, Adult Camp, Project Grants, and other activities and programs that may come forth. The Sons of Norway Fifth District Nordic Legacy Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) and donations given are tax deductible (minus any costs/services received) for the donation.
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Thank you for supporting the various fundraisers that will occur during the District 5 Lodge Meeting and Convention. Lodges might consider giving their delegates a “fundraising stiped” to use at these events and please note the request to send a check for the “60 for 60 Convention Challenge”!
• District’s Silent Auction- always a favorite and the items will be at the Stoughton Area School District (SASD) meeting room where the business session will be held. Due to space limitations in the registration area, we’ll ask that delegates bring the items to that area between 8-9:30 AM on Wednesday. The silent auction starts early Wednesday and will end at Thursday at 10:30 (end of coffee break) so you can pick up items during lunch. Thank you so much for bringing items to the convention and for bidding on them! What can your lodge, delegates or businesses donate? We ask that you send items that are easy to transport, new items, nothing that requires refrigeration, vintage items that are clean and in good condition. Favorites are cultural items (rosemaling, pewter, carvings, textiles), gift cards, theme baskets, vintage SN items, beverage baskets, and items from your area. Be creative and have some fun with these!
• District’s Heads n Tails fundraiser during the Foundation Fun Night on Tuesday at Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge. This is a fun, inter-active optional fundraiser that benefits the SN District 5 Masse Moro. Entry fees are $5 per person that wants to participate.
• Foundation Fun Night on Tuesday at Sons of Norway- Mandt Lodge- we are raising money for the SN Foundation as well as the SN D5 Nordic Legacy Foundation. We will have bingo (suggested donation to play), some fun games and activities, and the Heads n Tails that night!
The 60 FOR 60 Convention Challenge- This year, we mark the 60th Anniversary of the Sons of Norway Foundation. The Foundation awarded 60 grants in 2026, supporting cultural programs, community initiatives, and outreach that benefits students, families, lodges, and individuals in need.
At the same time, scholarship activity continues to grow, with increasing numbers of applicants and awards supporting both domestic and international study. Scholarship recipients have been notified, each one representing an investment in the future of our communities and our shared heritage. More
members now see how every dollar becomes opportunity, whether through education, cultural preservation, or direct community support. Engagement is rising, applications are growing, and the impact is reaching further than ever before. To honor the Foundation’s 60th Anniversary, we invite every District Five lodge to take part in a shared and visible show of support at the District Five Lodge Meeting & Convention:
Each lodge is encouraged to bring and donate $60 to the Foundation in honor of 60 years of impact. Each lodge may wish to send their checks with their delegate(s) to the convention, and we will make the group presentations after SN Foundation’s Amy Tuchenhagen’s presentation during the
Wednesday business meeting. With gratitude to every member, every lodge, and every leader who has contributed, thank you. Your support is changing lives and ensuring that the legacy of the Sons of Norway Foundation continues for generations to come. Checks can be made to: Sons of Norway
Foundation.
Questions can be directed to District Foundation Director Scott Wegner at srweg61@gmail.com.
• District’s Silent Auction- always a favorite and the items will be at the Stoughton Area School District (SASD) meeting room where the business session will be held. Due to space limitations in the registration area, we’ll ask that delegates bring the items to that area between 8-9:30 AM on Wednesday. The silent auction starts early Wednesday and will end at Thursday at 10:30 (end of coffee break) so you can pick up items during lunch. Thank you so much for bringing items to the convention and for bidding on them! What can your lodge, delegates or businesses donate? We ask that you send items that are easy to transport, new items, nothing that requires refrigeration, vintage items that are clean and in good condition. Favorites are cultural items (rosemaling, pewter, carvings, textiles), gift cards, theme baskets, vintage SN items, beverage baskets, and items from your area. Be creative and have some fun with these!
• District’s Heads n Tails fundraiser during the Foundation Fun Night on Tuesday at Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge. This is a fun, inter-active optional fundraiser that benefits the SN District 5 Masse Moro. Entry fees are $5 per person that wants to participate.
• Foundation Fun Night on Tuesday at Sons of Norway- Mandt Lodge- we are raising money for the SN Foundation as well as the SN D5 Nordic Legacy Foundation. We will have bingo (suggested donation to play), some fun games and activities, and the Heads n Tails that night!
The 60 FOR 60 Convention Challenge- This year, we mark the 60th Anniversary of the Sons of Norway Foundation. The Foundation awarded 60 grants in 2026, supporting cultural programs, community initiatives, and outreach that benefits students, families, lodges, and individuals in need.
At the same time, scholarship activity continues to grow, with increasing numbers of applicants and awards supporting both domestic and international study. Scholarship recipients have been notified, each one representing an investment in the future of our communities and our shared heritage. More
members now see how every dollar becomes opportunity, whether through education, cultural preservation, or direct community support. Engagement is rising, applications are growing, and the impact is reaching further than ever before. To honor the Foundation’s 60th Anniversary, we invite every District Five lodge to take part in a shared and visible show of support at the District Five Lodge Meeting & Convention:
Each lodge is encouraged to bring and donate $60 to the Foundation in honor of 60 years of impact. Each lodge may wish to send their checks with their delegate(s) to the convention, and we will make the group presentations after SN Foundation’s Amy Tuchenhagen’s presentation during the
Wednesday business meeting. With gratitude to every member, every lodge, and every leader who has contributed, thank you. Your support is changing lives and ensuring that the legacy of the Sons of Norway Foundation continues for generations to come. Checks can be made to: Sons of Norway
Foundation.
Questions can be directed to District Foundation Director Scott Wegner at srweg61@gmail.com.
Schedule of Events and Classes
We are offering a variety of classes on Monday-Thursday for delegates and non-delegates to participate in. You can use the convention registration forms to register for the Hardanger, rosemaling, and carving class (Odalen Class). The other classes, use the link for the business that is located on the class descriptions
Sons of Norway 2026 Convention Classes
Classes that you use the Convention Registration Forms for!
Rosemaling – Christmas Ornament
Date: Offered two times! Monday morning, August 3 and Wednesday morning, August 5
Time: 9AM-1PM - this is a 4-hour class
Location: Sons of Norway Lodge- Mandt – downstairs
Level of Instruction: This class will be geared towards beginning rosemaling students, but all levels of experience are well to join in the fun. This class will be taught in acrylic paint.
Who may attend: ALL Rosemalers are welcome to join this class.
Class size limited for Beginning Rosemalers 10-12
Nancy Odalen, Vesterheim Gold Medalist (VGM) will be teaching this class. This will be an interesting, fun, and informative class that will provide you with an opportunity to try your hand at rosemaling an ornament. The class fee will include the use of acrylic paint, brushes and other supplies as well as the design for the ornament. You will receive one (1) ornament that has already been backgrounded and is ready for you to add your special touch. If the student wishes to work on another ornament, then there will be an additional fee for these. The fee for each additional ornament will be $5.00. Contact information: Nancy Odalen, 608-513-1837, Naodalen@charter.net
Class Fee $25.00 per person
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Wood Carving Class – Traditional Scandinavian Flat Plane
Date: Monday August 3, 2026
Time: 9AM-1PM - this is a 4 hour class
Location: Sons of Norway Lodge- Mandt – upstairs.
Level of Instruction: This is a beginning wood carving class.
Who may attend: ALL carvers are welcome to join this class.
Class size limited to 6-8 beginning carvers. Any number of experienced carvers are welcome.
Roger Odalen will be teaching this class and has over 20 years of experience in figure carving.
Beginning Carver: Class Fee $25.00 per person The class fee will include the use of a carving knife, gloves, sharpening stones. Two pieces of wood for project are also included in the class fee. If the student wishes more blank wood piece to work on, then there will be an additional fee for these. Experienced Carvers: There is no class fee for experienced carvers that bring their own supplies, knives, gloves, etc. Come and join in in the conversation as we spend time talking about all things wood carving. Wooden Blanks will be available for sale at the class. This will be an interesting, fun, and informative class that will provide you with a foundation in the art of figure carving.
Contact information: Roger Odalen, 608-513-1838 Rogerodalen@yahoo.com
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Hardanger Class
Date: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Location at the American Legion
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
CLASS: Learn Hardanger Embroidery Basics - Taught by Donna Olson
INCLUDED: Monogram Bookmark A,B,C Kit (Includes: Pattern, Instructions, Material, Thread, Needles)
Cost of Class- Decide by Sons of Norway Committee
Instructor Fees & Kit: $50
Contact for more information: LindaBradleyTravel@att.net
Note: Throughout the day (9:00 AM- 4:30 PM)- Some of our Hardanger presenters will have finished Hardanger items and supplies for sale!
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Innovation Center Stoughton Classes:
(register via this link- https://www.innovationcenterstoughton.org/workshops - not on the convention registration form)
421 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589
Sons of Norway D5 Laser Engraved Rolling Pin Class,
August 4, 2026,
Time: 9 AM to Noon.
Fee: $35
In this workshop, you will create a custom laser-engraved rolling pin which you can use to emboss homemade cookies. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. Depending on the size of the class, participants may be asked to return to ICS to pick up their rolling pin.
Class size of 10 max. Programs: Adobe Illustrator Machines: Laser Cutter (Epilog Laser Helix 24 CO2)
Watch this video for a sneak preview: Laser Engraved Rolling Pin
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Sons of Norway D5 Nordic Cookie Stamp Workshop,
August 4, 2026,
Time: 1 to 4 PM.
Fee: $10
Did you know that stamped cookies originated in the 14th century? They were popular with German, Dutch and Scandinavian bakers that would use carved wood or clay stamps to press into the dough. Our workshop will teach you how to personalize your own stamp for cookies using Adobe Illustrator to design and the Epilog Laser to engrave. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. You will create a wooden stamp with a handle in our workshop. Watch the video to see how the Nordic Kitchen uses stamps on their cookies.
Rycroft Stamps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjUUvXRq0Dk
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Sons of Norway D5 Nordic Cookie Stamp Workshop
August 5, 2026, ,
Time: 9 AM-Noon.
Fee: $10
Did you know that stamped cookies originated in the 14th century? They were popular with German, Dutch and Scandinavian bakers that would use carved wood or clay stamps to press into the dough. Our workshop will teach you how to personalize your own stamp for cookies using Adobe Illustrator to design and the Epilog Laser to engrave. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. You will create a wooden stamp with a handle in our workshop. Watch the video to see how the Nordic Kitchen uses stamps on their cookies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjUUvXRq0Dk Rycroft Stamps
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Sons of Norway D5 Nordic Cookie Stamp Workshop,
August 5, 2026,
Time: 9 AM-Noon.
Fee: $10
Did you know that stamped cookies originated in the 14th century? They were popular with German, Dutch and Scandinavian bakers that would use carved wood or clay stamps to press into the dough. Our workshop will teach you how to personalize your own stamp for cookies using Adobe Illustrator to design and the Epilog Laser to engrave. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. You will create a wooden stamp with a handle in our workshop. Watch the video to see how the Nordic Kitchen uses stamps on their cookies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjUUvXRq0Dk Rycroft Stamps
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Sons of Norway D5 Laser Engraved Rolling Pin Class,
August 5, 2026,
Time: 1 to 4 PM
Fee: $35
In this workshop, you will create a custom laser-engraved rolling pin which you can use to emboss homemade cookies. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. Depending on the size of the class, participants may be asked to return to ICS to pick up their rolling pin. Class size of 10 max. Programs: Adobe Illustrator Machines: Laser Cutter (Epilog Laser Helix 24 CO2)
Watch this video for a sneak preview: Laser Engraved Rolling Pin
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Sons of Norway D5 Laser Cut Rubber Stamp Class
August 6, 2025, ,
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Fee: $5
Customize a rubber stamp, secured to a block of wood. Whether you are a scrapbooker, want to personalize stationery or place your mark on the back of your art, these customized stamps are fun and easy to make. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. Programs: Adobe Illustrator Machines: Laser Cutter (Epilog Laser Helix 24 CO2)
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Grand Inspired- https://grandinspired.com/
Grand Inspired Gallery & Makerspace 501 E Main St., Stoughton, WI (register via this links - not on the convention registration form)
Spoon Carving- https://grandinspired.com/shop/woodworking-class/spoon-carving-class/
Tuesday, August 4th:
Time: Noon – 4pm
Fee: $75.00
Learn the art of hand-carving a wooden spoon in this beginner-friendly workshop. All tools and materials provided — create a functional, food-safe utensil and leave with a handmade piece you’ll be proud to use or gift. Discover the relaxing and rewarding art of hand-carving your own wooden spoon in this beginner friendly workshop.
In this class, participants will learn traditional spoon-carving techniques using simple hand tools to transform a small block of wood into a functional and beautiful kitchen utensil. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the entire process — from choosing the grain direction and sketching your design, to rough shaping, hollowing the bowl, refining the handle, and finishing the surface for food-safe use. Along the way, you’ll learn safe knife and gouge handling and tips that make carving smoother and more enjoyable. No prior carving experience is needed.
This class focuses on creativity, patience, and the satisfaction of making something entirely by hand. Each participant will leave with a completed spoon (or close to it), the knowledge to continue carving at home, and an appreciation for the craftsmanship behind handmade wooden utensils. Suitable for ages 16+
$75 includes all materials, tools, and instruction to make a practice spreader and one spoon.
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Hnefatafl- https://grandinspired.com/shop/woodworking-class/hnefatafl-board-players/
Tuesday, August 4th.
Time: 10am – 4pm with a break for lunch
Fee: $120 includes all materials & instruction
Hnefatafl, also known as The Viking Game, The King's Table or simply Tafl, is one of those two player games where the opposing sides are not equal in number. There is a host of information on the Internet about Hnefatafl, including many rule variations that are worth experimenting with.
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Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts welcomes you to Stoughton!
168 W Main Street - Stoughton, WI
608-239-0809
www.sprywhimsy.com
We are a local yarn shop with a large variety of selections. We also have supplies for felting and spinning. Come check out our unique gifts
that will give you a giggle. We are thrilled to offer a 10% discount on purchases (excluding sale items and spinning wheels) to the Sons of Norway District 5 Convention visitors.
Wet Felted Flowers with Kim Overton
Tuesday August 4th
Time: 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm
Learn to make a wet felted flower. Students will leave with two flowers each. Materials included.
$30 per person Register here
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Wet Felted Soaps with Kim Overton
Wednesday August 5th
Time: 9am-11am
Learn to decorate a hand-made bar of soap with wet felting. Students will go to Soap and Flame (store across the street) together at the beginning of class and purchase soap for the class (not included in class fee). Time is included for felting three bars of soap.
$30 per person Register here
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Yarn Spinning Demonstration with Ingrid McMasters
August 5th, 2026
Time: 1pm-3pm No charge
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Tatting Demonstration with Kerra Springgay
August 6, 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am No charge
Classes that you use the Convention Registration Forms for!
Rosemaling – Christmas Ornament
Date: Offered two times! Monday morning, August 3 and Wednesday morning, August 5
Time: 9AM-1PM - this is a 4-hour class
Location: Sons of Norway Lodge- Mandt – downstairs
Level of Instruction: This class will be geared towards beginning rosemaling students, but all levels of experience are well to join in the fun. This class will be taught in acrylic paint.
Who may attend: ALL Rosemalers are welcome to join this class.
Class size limited for Beginning Rosemalers 10-12
Nancy Odalen, Vesterheim Gold Medalist (VGM) will be teaching this class. This will be an interesting, fun, and informative class that will provide you with an opportunity to try your hand at rosemaling an ornament. The class fee will include the use of acrylic paint, brushes and other supplies as well as the design for the ornament. You will receive one (1) ornament that has already been backgrounded and is ready for you to add your special touch. If the student wishes to work on another ornament, then there will be an additional fee for these. The fee for each additional ornament will be $5.00. Contact information: Nancy Odalen, 608-513-1837, Naodalen@charter.net
Class Fee $25.00 per person
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Wood Carving Class – Traditional Scandinavian Flat Plane
Date: Monday August 3, 2026
Time: 9AM-1PM - this is a 4 hour class
Location: Sons of Norway Lodge- Mandt – upstairs.
Level of Instruction: This is a beginning wood carving class.
Who may attend: ALL carvers are welcome to join this class.
Class size limited to 6-8 beginning carvers. Any number of experienced carvers are welcome.
Roger Odalen will be teaching this class and has over 20 years of experience in figure carving.
Beginning Carver: Class Fee $25.00 per person The class fee will include the use of a carving knife, gloves, sharpening stones. Two pieces of wood for project are also included in the class fee. If the student wishes more blank wood piece to work on, then there will be an additional fee for these. Experienced Carvers: There is no class fee for experienced carvers that bring their own supplies, knives, gloves, etc. Come and join in in the conversation as we spend time talking about all things wood carving. Wooden Blanks will be available for sale at the class. This will be an interesting, fun, and informative class that will provide you with a foundation in the art of figure carving.
Contact information: Roger Odalen, 608-513-1838 Rogerodalen@yahoo.com
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Hardanger Class
Date: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Location at the American Legion
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
CLASS: Learn Hardanger Embroidery Basics - Taught by Donna Olson
INCLUDED: Monogram Bookmark A,B,C Kit (Includes: Pattern, Instructions, Material, Thread, Needles)
Cost of Class- Decide by Sons of Norway Committee
Instructor Fees & Kit: $50
Contact for more information: LindaBradleyTravel@att.net
Note: Throughout the day (9:00 AM- 4:30 PM)- Some of our Hardanger presenters will have finished Hardanger items and supplies for sale!
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Innovation Center Stoughton Classes:
(register via this link- https://www.innovationcenterstoughton.org/workshops - not on the convention registration form)
421 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589
Sons of Norway D5 Laser Engraved Rolling Pin Class,
August 4, 2026,
Time: 9 AM to Noon.
Fee: $35
In this workshop, you will create a custom laser-engraved rolling pin which you can use to emboss homemade cookies. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. Depending on the size of the class, participants may be asked to return to ICS to pick up their rolling pin.
Class size of 10 max. Programs: Adobe Illustrator Machines: Laser Cutter (Epilog Laser Helix 24 CO2)
Watch this video for a sneak preview: Laser Engraved Rolling Pin
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Sons of Norway D5 Nordic Cookie Stamp Workshop,
August 4, 2026,
Time: 1 to 4 PM.
Fee: $10
Did you know that stamped cookies originated in the 14th century? They were popular with German, Dutch and Scandinavian bakers that would use carved wood or clay stamps to press into the dough. Our workshop will teach you how to personalize your own stamp for cookies using Adobe Illustrator to design and the Epilog Laser to engrave. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. You will create a wooden stamp with a handle in our workshop. Watch the video to see how the Nordic Kitchen uses stamps on their cookies.
Rycroft Stamps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjUUvXRq0Dk
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Sons of Norway D5 Nordic Cookie Stamp Workshop
August 5, 2026, ,
Time: 9 AM-Noon.
Fee: $10
Did you know that stamped cookies originated in the 14th century? They were popular with German, Dutch and Scandinavian bakers that would use carved wood or clay stamps to press into the dough. Our workshop will teach you how to personalize your own stamp for cookies using Adobe Illustrator to design and the Epilog Laser to engrave. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. You will create a wooden stamp with a handle in our workshop. Watch the video to see how the Nordic Kitchen uses stamps on their cookies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjUUvXRq0Dk Rycroft Stamps
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Sons of Norway D5 Nordic Cookie Stamp Workshop,
August 5, 2026,
Time: 9 AM-Noon.
Fee: $10
Did you know that stamped cookies originated in the 14th century? They were popular with German, Dutch and Scandinavian bakers that would use carved wood or clay stamps to press into the dough. Our workshop will teach you how to personalize your own stamp for cookies using Adobe Illustrator to design and the Epilog Laser to engrave. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. You will create a wooden stamp with a handle in our workshop. Watch the video to see how the Nordic Kitchen uses stamps on their cookies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjUUvXRq0Dk Rycroft Stamps
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Sons of Norway D5 Laser Engraved Rolling Pin Class,
August 5, 2026,
Time: 1 to 4 PM
Fee: $35
In this workshop, you will create a custom laser-engraved rolling pin which you can use to emboss homemade cookies. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. Depending on the size of the class, participants may be asked to return to ICS to pick up their rolling pin. Class size of 10 max. Programs: Adobe Illustrator Machines: Laser Cutter (Epilog Laser Helix 24 CO2)
Watch this video for a sneak preview: Laser Engraved Rolling Pin
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Sons of Norway D5 Laser Cut Rubber Stamp Class
August 6, 2025, ,
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Fee: $5
Customize a rubber stamp, secured to a block of wood. Whether you are a scrapbooker, want to personalize stationery or place your mark on the back of your art, these customized stamps are fun and easy to make. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own. Programs: Adobe Illustrator Machines: Laser Cutter (Epilog Laser Helix 24 CO2)
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Grand Inspired- https://grandinspired.com/
Grand Inspired Gallery & Makerspace 501 E Main St., Stoughton, WI (register via this links - not on the convention registration form)
Spoon Carving- https://grandinspired.com/shop/woodworking-class/spoon-carving-class/
Tuesday, August 4th:
Time: Noon – 4pm
Fee: $75.00
Learn the art of hand-carving a wooden spoon in this beginner-friendly workshop. All tools and materials provided — create a functional, food-safe utensil and leave with a handmade piece you’ll be proud to use or gift. Discover the relaxing and rewarding art of hand-carving your own wooden spoon in this beginner friendly workshop.
In this class, participants will learn traditional spoon-carving techniques using simple hand tools to transform a small block of wood into a functional and beautiful kitchen utensil. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the entire process — from choosing the grain direction and sketching your design, to rough shaping, hollowing the bowl, refining the handle, and finishing the surface for food-safe use. Along the way, you’ll learn safe knife and gouge handling and tips that make carving smoother and more enjoyable. No prior carving experience is needed.
This class focuses on creativity, patience, and the satisfaction of making something entirely by hand. Each participant will leave with a completed spoon (or close to it), the knowledge to continue carving at home, and an appreciation for the craftsmanship behind handmade wooden utensils. Suitable for ages 16+
$75 includes all materials, tools, and instruction to make a practice spreader and one spoon.
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Hnefatafl- https://grandinspired.com/shop/woodworking-class/hnefatafl-board-players/
Tuesday, August 4th.
Time: 10am – 4pm with a break for lunch
Fee: $120 includes all materials & instruction
Hnefatafl, also known as The Viking Game, The King's Table or simply Tafl, is one of those two player games where the opposing sides are not equal in number. There is a host of information on the Internet about Hnefatafl, including many rule variations that are worth experimenting with.
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Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts welcomes you to Stoughton!
168 W Main Street - Stoughton, WI
608-239-0809
www.sprywhimsy.com
We are a local yarn shop with a large variety of selections. We also have supplies for felting and spinning. Come check out our unique gifts
that will give you a giggle. We are thrilled to offer a 10% discount on purchases (excluding sale items and spinning wheels) to the Sons of Norway District 5 Convention visitors.
Wet Felted Flowers with Kim Overton
Tuesday August 4th
Time: 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm
Learn to make a wet felted flower. Students will leave with two flowers each. Materials included.
$30 per person Register here
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Wet Felted Soaps with Kim Overton
Wednesday August 5th
Time: 9am-11am
Learn to decorate a hand-made bar of soap with wet felting. Students will go to Soap and Flame (store across the street) together at the beginning of class and purchase soap for the class (not included in class fee). Time is included for felting three bars of soap.
$30 per person Register here
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Yarn Spinning Demonstration with Ingrid McMasters
August 5th, 2026
Time: 1pm-3pm No charge
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Tatting Demonstration with Kerra Springgay
August 6, 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am No charge
