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Josie demonstrates band weaving at the Festival of Nations in St. Paul, MN.



Arts & Crafts for Nordic Festivals
  • Children’s activity area decorated with Nordic designs.
  • Crafts based on traditions
  • Sweden: julgranskaramel
  • Norway: Viking headgear
  • Finland: väinämöinen
  • Denmark: hearts
  • Iceland: sokkurband
  • Sami: matching card game
  • Pan Nordic: Runes and flags
Abbey teaches Swedish crafts at the Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival in Moorhead, MN.
Testimonials
"Val Arrowsmith is first of all a great human being...everything she does flows from that. She and her crew are experts in their field and are totally dedicated to what they do, which means that you can trust her to sweat the details so you won't have to. As a festival organizer, how could it get any better than that?"
Paul Wilson, Nisswastämman, Nisswa, MN

“Valorie always puts together the best children's activities! I never have to worry because she takes care of everything. The crafts and activities she does are a perfect fit with SKANDIA, and the kids really enjoy themselves while learning about Scandinavian culture.”
Amanda Storm, Landmark Center Events Coordinator, St. Paul, MN

"As an event planner for the largest ethnic organization in America, I've come to rely on Valorie to deliver age-appropriate children's programming that is fun and meets our event goals perfectly."
LaDonn Jonsen, Corporate Event Planner, Coordinator of Special Events & Norwegian Culture Specialist Coordinator of S/N Sports Medal & Cultural Skills Programs, Minneapolis, MN


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