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SUMMARY:Preschool Program: Summer Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Families can explore Swedish and Swedish American culture through ASI’s Preschool Program. Designed for children ages 3-5 and their favorite grownups\, this hands-on experience invites grownups and preschoolers to learn side by side through music\, movement\, creative play\, and seasonal activities. Inspired by Swedish preschools\, including forest schools where children spend most of their day outdoors\, this program embraces exploration and activities that build confidence and respect for nature. Participants will visit Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary with ASI educators and Garden Naturalists\, read stories\, sing songs\, and discover the Garden as it changes with the season. During the summer session\, children will learn about pollinators\, explore the trails on a guided sensory hike\, and experience the Garden’s colors\, sounds\, and textures. \nAdditional information: \n\nThe program will take place at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary. An educator will meet participants at the entrance located close to the free parking lot. Address: 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\nMinneapolis\, MN 55405\nThe program has a limited capacity to keep the group together during the nature walk.\nIt takes place rain or shine\, so participants should dress for the weather\, bring sun protection\, and prepare for outdoor play.\nAdult accompaniment and advanced registration are required\, and one adult may attend per registered preschooler.\nAdvanced registration required.\n\nPhoto credit: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary.
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Scandinavian Figure Carving Workshop with Charles Banks
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist\, please call 612-871-4907.  \n\n\nThis class runs from Friday\, August 7\, to Sunday\, August 9\, 10 am–5 pm each day. \n\nJoin instructor Charles Banks as he shares flat plane figure carving techniques in the tradition of Harley Refsal. In this course\, students will use only a knife to carve a Nordic-inspired character in this introduction to the simplified world of flat-plane carving. This experience is open to new carvers and carvers with more experience. Get introduced to the history\, past\, and present carvers\, many figure carving options\, necessary cuts\, and finishing techniques\, culminating in a finished carving or two. \nAdditional information: \n\nMaterials and tools: Students pay a $10 materials fee per figure carving blank (a piece of wood ready to carve) and are welcome to bring their own tools or use a set provided by ASI.\nPhysical ability: This course requires a modest amount of dexterity and hand strength. Skill level:\nSkill level: Open to all skill levels.\nAges: Suitable for ages 16+. A discounted ticket price is available at checkout.\nAdvanced registration required.
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