April 9th @ 6-8pm

Virtual & In-Person Viewing
at the Nordic Center

April 10th @ 1-3pm

Zoom Workshop with
Mary Erickson & Alison Aune

April 11th @ 1-3pm

SunFunday Himmeli Zoom
with Alison Aune

ABOUT HIMMELI

Himmeli, ceiling mobiles, were originally created in Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Estonia, and functioned as good luck charms that were hung from the ceiling in homes to ensure good crops and the fertility of fields. This exhibition and programming at the Nordic Center will shed light on an ancient craft tradition that has survived the ages and that is now flourishing in the spirit of a Nordic craft revival especially in Northern Minnesota, among the Finnish-American community. Mary Erickson and Alison Aune will share their knowledge and skills for this artistic tradition at the Nordic Center through an exhibition and Zoom workshops and lectures. 

Many of Mary Erickson’s straw himmelis are for sale. Contact the Nordic Center for more information.

LEARN & CREATE

April 10th @ 1-3pm
Zoom Workshop with Mary Erickson & Alison Aune

Learn how to make a traditional himmeli! A materials list is located on the event page on the website.

April 11th @ 1-3pm
SunFunday Himmeli Zoom with Alison Aune

For kids and families of all ages. Learn how to make a himmeli using fun, modern materials via Zoom!