# Event Details - **Event Name**: Giving old family journals, letters, and photos a new, creative life - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Chris Fischbach, a former publisher, leads a creative workshop that explores activities you can do with your family archive. 3-session classAbout this EventThis class meets for three sessions: Saturdays, May 9, 16 and 23 from 10:30 - 12:30.If you’re like most of us, you might have boxes of old family journals, letters, photographs, records, receipts from multiple generations of your relatives. And, if you’re like most of us, we don’t know what to do with them: it doesn't feel right to throw it all out, nor does it feel right to just let it sit.Finally, we have a solution! Bring yourself or multiple generations of your family! Why not use these “family archives” as inspiration, material, and jumping off points for creativity?Don’t you think that your ancestors would like the physical remnants of their lives to see the light of day? To inspire you to create, to tell their story, or to tell it slant, or to create a different world with them as characters. In a very real way, it brings the past alive!Join former Coffee House Press publisher and current literary agent Chris Fischbach as he leads a two-hour laid-back workshop that explores different creative activities you can do with your family archives. Don’t worry! This about ideas and fun, not about anyone judging anyone else’s work!Please bring with you a fresh notebook, writing implements, erasers, highlighters, any art materials, really—along with any or all old written family materials. Prior to class, please come with a general idea about what your material contains, and pull 3-4 sentences or paragraphs that you might use as starting-off points during class.Examples of what to bring: Old family journals, letters, photos, maps, documents such as marriage licenses, birth certificates, shopping lists, keepsakes, ticket stubs, travel documents, passports…you get the idea.You’ll leave the class with new ways to discover and create, to make something new out of something old, and something you and your family can cherish for years to come. Families are welcome! Ages 12 - 120.Still have questions? Please check out the FAQ section below where the instructor helps you understand what to expect in the class.Please note: All sales for class seats are final. If you can't attend, you can transfer your place in class without any fees to another person.Would you like to take classes at Norway House at our discounted rate? Consider becoming a member: Membership | Join Today for Exclusive Benefits — Norway House - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/giving-old-family-journals-letters-and-photos-a-new-creative-life/100001982359976052 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 29.38, max: 62.36, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Norway House - **lat**: 44.96254700000001 - **long**: -93.260334 - **full address**: Norway House, 913 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Giving old family journals, letters, and photos a new, creative life - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/137f4f49dce03a3a043d8b0e80ef12980b89c6c7334462a4483240f5fa1baba0-rimg-w1200-h1789-dcc0955e-gmir.jpg?v=1770509165 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Giving old family journals, letters, and photos a new, creative life being held? - **A:** Giving old family journals, letters, and photos a new, creative life takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Norway House, 913 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Giving old family journals, letters, and photos a new, creative life? - **A:** Ticket prices for Giving old family journals, letters, and photos a new, creative life range from USD 29 to USD 62 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 62 + USD 6 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableNorway House membersUSD 57 + USD 5 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableVentura Village ResidentsUSD 29 + USD 4 fee + USD 1 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Giving old family journals, letters, and photos a new, creative life? - **A:** Giving old family journals, letters, and photos a new, creative life is organized by Norway House. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Giving old family journals, letters, and photos a new, creative life is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Norway House is a destination for the community with over 40,000 visitors annually. The big, blue Albert Quie Education Center opened its doors at 913 Franklin Ave, Minneapolis in May of 2015, strategically adjacent to Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in the Ventura Village neighborhood. The location boasts a rich and diverse residential history.Through our programs—which include the Galleri at Norway House, Minnesota Peace Initiative, and the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota—you can experience contemporary art, design, and music. Visitors can engage in discussion about important topics that share links to Norway and the global community.We serve not only as a center for our programming, but also as a convening space and resource for our business and non-profit partners, locally and globally.In 2017, Norway House was honored with a gift of $5 million in matching grants from the State of Minnesota to expand the current Norway House campus around the entire block. 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