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SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA Café if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nThis group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am.\nOn the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nFree; no RSVP required.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-3/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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SUMMARY:Weaving the Skruck Basket Workshop with Ty Sheaffer
DESCRIPTION:This class runs Fri\, Nov 6\, from 6-8 pm\, and Sat and Sun\, Nov 7-8\, 9 am-5 pm each day \n\nWeave a unique splint basket from Sweden’s Hälsingland province\, the skruck basket\, in this weekend-long workshop. Originally a practical pack style basket\, a skruck is a splint basket made from split willow and ash\, and unusual in that it is woven from the rim down. On Friday night\, class will gather for an orientation to the basket\, tools\, and classroom. On Saturday\, students will try out processing willow splints themselves using a brake from Sweden\, prepare their weaving material from ash and willow\, and prepare their basket rim. On Sunday\, students will weave and finish their baskets. Throughout the weekend\, additional topics will be discussed such as materials harvesting\, specialty tools\, and some Scandinavian basketry history. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis class runs Friday\, November 6 from 6-8 pm\, and Saturday and Sunday\, November 7-8\, 9 am-5 pm both days.\nAdvanced registration required. A discounted ticket price for ages 14-17 is available at checkout.\nA materials fee of $50 is due in class to instructor Ty Sheaffer and covers all the tools and materials for one small basket. The size of the completed basket will vary based on each’s student’s pace; most students will complete a basket about 8” tall.\nStudents may also bring their own work gloves and a Mora style carving knife\, if they have one.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \n\nPhysical ability: Basketry requires average hand strength and dexterity to complete a project\, such as being able to open a jam jar.\nSkill level: This course welcomes students of all skill levels.\nAges: Suitable for ages 16+\, or 14-15 registered alongside an accompanying adult. A discounted ticket price for youth 14-17 is available at checkout.
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LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
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SUMMARY:FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Lyra Baroque Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Lyra Baroque Orchestra returns to ASI for a special night of Nordic repertoire! In the second performance of the FIKA Supper Club Concert Series\, experience the rich sound of a full Baroque ensemble playing period music from the Nordic canon in the comfort of ASI’s Larson Hall. \nThe FIKA Supper Club series brings Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz and classical artists to ASI. Optionally\, guests may enjoy extended dinner hours at FIKA Café before the concert\, then step into Larson Hall for a musical treat beginning at 7 pm. Don’t miss these nights of musical and culinary delight! \nAdditional information: \n\nLimited dinner reservations and a cash bar are available from 4-7 pm. To reserve your table\, email fika@asimn.org.\nAdvanced registration recommended. If available\, tickets at the door will increase to $40.\nNEW this season: purchase a FIKA Supper Club Season Package for $175 ($150 ASI member). Join us for 6 terrific Nordic-inflected folk\, jazz\, and classical music concerts for the price of 5! This option is available at checkout through October 16.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fika-supper-club-concert-series-lyra-baroque-orchestra/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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