A day of music and art began with the Snowflake Parade through downtown Lindsborg on Saturday. Visitors from around the Smoky Valley and as far away as the North Pole explored the shops and studios of Little Sweden for a chance to connect with artists and their work during the 16th Annual Christmas Artists’ Studio Open House.
Santa and the Grinch make for strange buggy buddies
Fannie Olsen’s sunflower shines
Sculptor Ron Michael is never afraid to get his hands dirty, using Kansas clay and hand-formed tools to create earthen treasures in his studio.
This year’s St. Lucia Elaina McMillan walks down Main Street with her Star Boy escort Logan Bodenhamer.
Celtic harpist RoJean Loucks’ heavenly songs rise up at Dröm Sött Inn.
Artist Fannie Olsen talks about the beauty and blessing of living and painting in Kansas and the art of knowing when the work is done. Audio interview:
Birds of a feather flock together at Lloyd’s Slojd. Artist, Lloyd Rohr (below) began creating metal sculptures over 30-years ago as a gift for a retiring co-worker. Now his shop is a destination for creative and functional gift ideas.
Emma Littich and Lauren Dolezal add a classic flair to the holiday event inside the Old Mill Museum.
High fives from the kindest Tomte in town!
Dala Boys do good deeds
Minions were caught on bikes
Wall to wall paintings can be found inside Maleta Forsberg’s school house studio east of Lindsborg.
Forsberg (in foreground) says she loves to paint, and works in oil, acrylics and watercolors. Audio interview:
A job well done, the Dala Boys head home after passing out candy and holiday cheer!