Njál’s Saga – Travelling Tapestry

July 12, 2025

July 13, 2025

$10

Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Avenue Northwest, Calgary

4038759854

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Events Description

 

In Hvolsvöllur, Iceland, two women imagined and created a sewing project that took seven long years and seven months to complete, called The Saga of Njal.
The world was invited to participate, and the tapestry was sewn and embroidered by not only many local Icelanders, but also people of all ages from 150 countries and six continents. This massive tapestry measures 90-metres long. It may be the longest, continuous, hand-embroidered tapestry on earth. A Ferðarefill (Traveling Tapestry), is a 5 meter long section that will be on display at the Scandinavian Centre on July 12 & 13 from 1pm-4pm.
On Saturday, July 12, Claudia Pétursson will give a presentation on the tapestry. LEIC will also be offering hot dogs to celebrate the event. Sunday, July 13, there will be an open house with coffee and an Icelandic dessert available for purchase ($5.00 – cash only).

Who is it for?

All ages

HOW MUCH

Tickets : $10

Saturday: $10 (includes food with ticket)
Sunday: Free (coffee and food available for puchase)

How to get tickets?

Buy online

WHEN & WHERE

 

Date: Saturday July 12, 2025 to Sunday July 13, 2025

Saturday, July 12, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday, July 13, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Venue & Address

Scandinavian Centre, 739 20 Avenue Northwest, Calgary, AB T2M 1E2

Wheelchair accessible

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