Traditional Icelandic Kvoldvaka with Karen Gummo
Schedule
Wed May 27 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
114 Creamery Way, T0M 1M0 | Red Deer, AB
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BUTTERMAKER'S HOUSE ARTIST RESIDENCY presents Karen Gummo at the Markerville Creamery basement on Wednesday, May 27th from 2pm - 4pm!Sagakona (story woman) Karen Gummo is holding a KVOLDVAKA in the Afternoon.
At the end of a long Icelandic day, local farmers and their families came together in a turf hut engaging in domestic chores & sharing wisdom. Come gather round with your words, wood or wool (raw and spun) and be enthralled as you surrender to soulful reflections of saga, poetry with generous listening ears for each other and for Karen. This is a chance to work on something unfinished. Many dreamers make light work!
May 27th is part one of the Kvoldvaka, with part two to follow on September 19, 2026!
KAREN GUMMO Biography:
Descended from Mogensens, Swainsons and Sigurdssons, Karen honours a long line of spinners, stitchers, farmers, and dreamers, some of whom were among the first Icelanders to arrive in Markerville in the late 1880’s. Following in the footsteps of her grandparents, Struna and Swain, and others, she has searched for traces of family history that connect her to the people who so bravely made their homes in this awe-inspiring but challenging territory. She has crafted stories and songs of these resilient people, and performed them across Canada and as far away as Iceland (where she plans to return in 2027).
You can find more information about this FREE event and SET A REMINDER FOR YOURSELF by visiting our events calendar at https://www.historicmarkerville.com/events and clicking on KAREN GUMMO
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114 Creamery Way, T0M 1M0, 114 Creamery Way, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1M0, Canada, Red DeerEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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