EVENTS
6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 24
Amalia was hired in 1900 to teach in the Model School at Bethany College. More specifically, she started a new program in Slöyd, a curriculum of manual training that teaches the use of a slöyd knife to make a variety of structured projects, usually in wood.
Amalia was born in Sweden in 1868 and immigrated with her brother to the US in 1896. She attended a teacher’s college in Näs, Sweden.
Presented by Dr. Marlysue Holmquist. Dr. Holmquist is a retired Bethany College professor. Dr. Holmquist has spent considerable time researching and documenting furniture made in the Slöyd under Amalia’s instruction.
Saturday, December 13
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 2
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Professional millers run the mill (without grain) and tours are available for visitors age 13 and older ($10 per person). Other activities include a traditional arts fair, including a quilt show, live musical entertainment, and great food.