Uff da! I just discovered I'm Norwegian. Now what
Community

Uff da! I just discovered I'm Norwegian. Now what

Curated

When

Saturday, 6 June 2026

Norway House

21-24 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5

Price guide

Not listed — worth a quick ask

Get the full details

This is an absolute beginner's genealogy class. Learn basic vocabulary, resources, principles, and how to build a chart. This 90-minute class is for people who are absolutely new to genealogy. If you have just discovered your ancestry with a DNA test or are not certain who your grandparents are but would like to research your family history, this is for you. Genealogists and archivists Jeff Huset will carefully take you through the basic steps necessary to build a family tree . It's important to be grounded in your American ancestry before trying to research your Norwegian family. It is helpful, but not required, to decide on one person in your family to be the starting point for your search. This focus make it easier for you to find your way through the information you will find. You will learn basic geneaology vocabulary in English and the Norwegian terms you will find in records. By the end of class you will know how to look for information, how to record the information you find, and what steps to take next. At the end of class, you are invited to join the instructor for a cup of coffe at the Norway House Kaffebar and share family stories along with your classmates. You will leave with a rich compilation of resources and knowledge how to reach further into the past accurately. Click here to register

Pop it in my calendar
Share:X / TwitterFacebookWhatsApp

Location

Loading map…

Open in Google Maps

Spotted something off? Help us put it right →

This event was originally posted by Norway House. Visit their site for the latest details.

Event details on Near Here are aggregated from third-party sources and may change. Always verify times, location, availability, and any price directly with the organiser before travelling. See Terms.

While you're in the area...

Sharp Skills: Mastering Knife Care with Stephen Aysta
Workshops & Classes

Sharp Skills: Mastering Knife Care with Stephen Aysta

Join knifemaker Stephen Aysta, owner of Tera Forge, for an engaging and hands-on knife sharpening class at Norway House. Learn how to properly care for your kitchen, carving, and outdoor knives while gaining essential insights into knife safety. In this class, you’ll explore: • Knife Anatomy: Understanding basic knife construction. • Steel Types: Stainless vs. carbon steel vs. innovative “SuperSteels.” • Sharpening Tools: Choosing between honing steel, ceramic, and diamond rods. • The Science of Sharpness: What makes a knife sharp and how to achieve the perfect edge. • Cutting Efficiency: How knives cut and why sharpness matters. Bring your own knives to practice sharpening techniques during the session! Please Note: All registrations for Norway House classes and programs are final. We do not provide refunds. If you can't attend, consider giving your seat in class to a friend. There is no fee for transferring a ticket. Norway House thanks its members by offering them discounts on classes and programs. Join us and take advantage of membership pricing. Click here Buy Tickets

Thu 4 JunNorway House
via Norway HouseCurated
Nordic Plant Lore with Kari Tauring: Kvann (Angelica)
Community

Nordic Plant Lore with Kari Tauring: Kvann (Angelica)

June 6, 10:30AM-12:00PM A plant so precious that you could pay your taxes with it. That’s what kvann has been to Norwegians into the Middle Ages. An arctic plant, kvann was given the Latinized name Angelica archangelica or the angel among all archangels. Such is the reputation of this beloved plant. A biennial, it grows from seed and takes two years to develop a seed stalk. Every part of it in every stage of growth is healing and heady with fragrance. When she read about kvann in Kathleen Stokker’s book, “Remedies and Rituals: Folk Medicine in Norway and the New Land” (2007) it became a research obsession. Kvann appears in Saga stories of late Iron Age kings. Export records during the Black Plague sho it was the first line of defense across Europe. In legal documents, heavy penalties were set for someone stealing it. There’s an ancient breed of kvann from Voss, Norway, but only the wild kvann stem can make the fadnu a flute that lasts two hours. Learn about this treasure and Kari’s coming July adventure into the Arctic to learn about the fadnu all while sipping kvann tea.

Sat 6 JunNorway House
via Norway HouseCurated
via Canada - UK Chamber of CommerceLocal gem
via Norway HouseCurated
via Norway HouseCurated
via Norway HouseCurated

Event details on Near Here are aggregated from third-party sources and may change. Always verify times, location, availability, and any price directly with the organiser before travelling. See Terms.