Learn Hardanger in Hardanger!

26 – 28 September 2025 you can attend courses in Hardanger embroidery at Hardanger Folk Museum in Utne, Norway, and let our teachers show you the secrets and techniques of the handiwork, in the heart of the area where it once emerged. You will see our exhibition of Hardanger embroidery, the largest collection in Norway. From the 17th century onward women in the Hardangerfjord in Norway have sewn Hardanger embroidery as a part of the local costume traditions. Since then, the interest for this unique handiwork has spread to most parts of the world.

You are welcome to a three day course, with guided tours in exhibits and collections, lectures and individual teaching at your level. The courses are suitable for both beginners and more experienced stitchers. Overnight stay and full pension at Utne hotel as an option.

Dates

September 26 – 28 2025, Friday to Sunday. Registration within September 1 at post@hvm.museum.no

Tailor made courses are available for groups and individuals all year on request.
If less than 4 registrations, the course might be cancelled.

Since the course sometimes have both English and Norwegian speaking participants, I often offer my English speaking stitchers to have a private guided tour at Thursday evening.

Prices

Alt. 1: Course, incl. overnight stay, single room, and full pension 11,800 NOK
Prices include 3 nights at the historic Utne Hotel, all meals and course expenses, and at Utne hotel you will be served a five course dinner every evening. See Utne hotel

Alt. 2: Course, incl. lunch and coffee-breaks, without dinner and overnight stay 4,900 NOK
Prices include 3 days course, lunch and coffee-breaks at the museum and course expenses

The cost for sewing material comes in addition, so the price depends on what course attendants choose to sew.

More information, please contact course teacher Agnete Sivertsen, tlf +47 47 47 98 84/ +47 95 93 46 98, agnete.sivertsen@hvm.museum.no