Scandinavian Folk Art Animals: Not Your Grandmother’s Cross Stitch - April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025
6pm-8pm
Learn cross stitch techniques with a folk art twist. Join Scandinavian enthusiast and artist Cami Andersen 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 their 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 or on a tree for the holidays. 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.
Tuition: $30
Materials: $10
This course is for students 16+
Your Instructor
Cami Andersen
Cami is a librarian by trade and a crafter at heart. She is currently located in North St. Paul, but was born and raised in Brainerd, MN, and draws inspiration from the “Up North” lifestyle and natural aesthetics. Her undergraduate degree is in Psychology and Scandinavian Studies, and she was fortunate enough to study in Sweden twice during her time at Gustavus Adolphus College.
Cami has always been artistic, but it was only after she finished her Masters in Library Science that she discovered her love of cross stitch and took a deep dive into crafting. Cami loves playing with color, using recycled materials, and drawing on themes related to books, cats, and hygge (the art of being cozy). Cross stitching is her favorite means of relaxation, especially on chilly evenings sitting beside her husband and senior cat, Frieda.