In this session, we will meet the Fjelde family, immigrants from Norway who were famous and award-winning artists in late 19th century Minneapolis. Perhaps best known was Jakob Fjelde, who made the famous Hiawatha and Minnehaha statue at Minnehaha Falls and the Minnesota monument at Gettysburg. His sisters Pauline and Thomane were European-trained textile artists who won a gold medal at the Chicago World’s Fair for their embroidery on the first Minnesota state flag. We will see many examples of their beautiful work in this presentation.

Part of the Learning is Forever program of Rochester Technical and Community College. For more information and registration, visit Learning Is ForEver