Sámi Day at Ingebretsen’s, a Twin Cities Tradition

Join us this coming Saturday, December 6, from 11 to 3 (2014). Sámi Siida of North America is so thankful for Ingebretsen’s support over the years, including our annual winter gathering at their store right before the holidays!  This year, our focus will be on traditions. Our special guest will be Marie Kvernmo from Sápmi.… More Sámi Day at Ingebretsen’s, a Twin Cities Tradition

Nålbinding: How the Vikings Made Their Socks

Learning the art of nålbinding is an ancient art. The stitch Renata Fossett is teaching a group of us on this Saturday morning isn’t abbreviated with a “k” or a “p” or a “yo.” It’s written like this: UOO/UUOO F1. That represents the unders, overs, change in needle direction, and interlocking with previous loops that… More Nålbinding: How the Vikings Made Their Socks

Munch: “The Scream” Resonates Even More Today

Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” is not the most famous painting in the world. That honor, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, goes to the “ Mona Lisa.” I won’t argue with the editors of the venerable compendium. They have a 246-year history of studying such things very carefully. But “The Scream” is gaining greater recognition in… More Munch: “The Scream” Resonates Even More Today