Nisse Gnome Ornament Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Sat, Nov 08
|Nordia House
Create your very own woven gnome ornament while learning about the Nordic folklore of nisse in this cozy, hands-on fiber arts workshop.
Time & Location
Nov 08, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
About
Nisse go by many names from all of the Nordic countries including tomte, tonttu, and tufte. The story is a tale as old as time! Their name comes from the Old Norse word niðsi meaning “dear little relative.” Tradition says that they live in houses, barns, and farms and act as quite the little guardians. In modern times you can find them all over the world as a representative of Christmas. You can always recognize them by their long beard, hat, and big nose.
In this workshop you will learn how to do a little wet felting to create a cute little gnome nose and then we will warp a circular loom together to create a woven gnome ornament. Walk away from this class with a completed gnome ornament ready to give to others or keep for yourself.
About the Instructor
Rachael Grow has been a formal instructor since 2019, but she has been sharing her “how to” tips with friends and family members for years. Her passion for fiber arts started when she was 6 years old, that’s when her mother taught her to crochet. From there it was love at first stitch and Rachael pursued learning as many different fiber arts as possible. She has a passion for art yarns and loves to create projects with handmade yarns, especially small weavings. When Rachael isn’t frolicking with fiber she is playing with her family in Portland, Oregon.
You can find Rachael’s Etsy here: www.eosunwomoon.etsy.com
COST
Nordic Northwest Members: $30 (Interested in becoming a member? Learn more)
General Admission: $35
Tickets include materials. Please note, all sales are final