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SUMMARY:Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Globe Luminaries with Judy McDowell
DESCRIPTION:Learn from felting instructor Judy McDowell to create felted wool luminaries in this hands-on 5-hour workshop. \nCelebrate the return of light after the Winter Solstice by creating felted wool luminaries\, which bring a cozy glow even after the holiday season. Using traditional wet felting techniques\, students will work alongside felting instructor Judy McDowell to lay out wool in thin layers around a pattern\, add soapy water\, and roll\, rub\, and manipulate the wool into a perfect light-weight woolen globe that can be lit from within with a candle or string lights. Students can expect to leave the class with one to two finished luminaries\, depending on size. \nTools and Materials: \n\nA materials fee of about $20-$30 is payable to the instructor\, depending on the size of the projects chosen.\nStudents are also encouraged to bring 2-3 old bath towels\, a bag to take home wet projects in\, and an apron.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nPhysical ability: This workshop requires hand strength and some extended standing.\nSkill level: Open to all skill levels.\nAges: Suitable for ages 16+. A discounted price for youth is available at checkout.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/felted-globe-luminaries-with-judy-mcdowell/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Starting with Slöjd: Straw Craft
DESCRIPTION:Students in grades K-2 are invited to explore Nordic handcraft in the monthly Starting with Slöjd program. This month’s focus is making Swedish holiday decorations with straw. \nStarting with Slöjd is a monthly program for early elementary students. Participants explore new tools\, materials\, and skills that prepare them for a lifelong love of handcraft. Learn to work with straw like the Swedes do around the holidays! \nAnna Ruhland will teach students how to make star-shaped straw ornaments based on Swedish traditions. Students can use straw or compostable straws to create their ornaments. These projects make for great handmade holiday gifts! \nAdditional information: \n\nThese are drop-off programs. Adults may not accompany children during this program.\nSuitable for students who are currently in Kindergarten through 2nd grade (ages 6-8).
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/starting-with-slsjd-straw-craft/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Sunday Julbord Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Julbord lunch\, a Scandinavian feast during the Christmas season\, on December 20. \nSkip cooking at home and find tastes that will please everyone at one of the region’s best holiday smörgåsbords. Don’t miss this multi-course meal featuring all your favorite Nordic dishes\, accompanied by live music. \nAdditional information: \n\nFor this unique food experience\, registrations are non-refundable and must be made one week in advance.\nTicket price includes tax and service gratuity. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/julbord-dinner-sunday/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food Programs
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SUMMARY:Slöjd Studio: Straw Craft
DESCRIPTION:Students in grades 3-5 are invited to learn Nordic handcraft techniques at Slöjd Studio. This month’s focus is working with straw to create holiday decor. \nSlöjd Studio is a monthly program for older elementary students. Participants explore new tools\, techniques\, and materials that prepare them for a lifelong love of handcraft. \nLearn to work with straw like the Swedes do around the holidays! Anna Ruhland will teach students how to make star-shaped straw ornaments based on Swedish traditions. Students can use straw or compostable straws to create their ornaments. These projects make for great handmade holiday gifts! \nAdditional information: \n\nThis is a drop-off program. Adults may not accompany children during this program.\nSuitable for students currently in grades 3-5.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/slojd-studio-straw-craft/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Nordic Book Circle
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Nordic literature is full of diverse literary voices\, styles\, and genres. This September 2026 through May 2027 the ASI Nordic Book Circle will gather monthly\, in-person\, to read and discuss a work of Nordic literature in English translation. Our focus this year will be on works of literature written by women authors from across the Nordic world. The works we read will chronologically trace books penned between 1912 and 2020\, and include two winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature; authors from the countries of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Iceland\, Greenland; various genres; and a range of topics and perspectives. \nIf you love to read and discuss literature and would like to expand your appreciation of literature from various parts of the world (the Nordic world in particular)\, we would love to have you join! Limited to 20 attendees; please register in advance. \n2026-2027 Nordic Book Circle titles\nSeptember: Kristin Lavransdotter\, Book I: The Wreath (1912)\, by Sigrid Undset\, translated from Norwegian by Tiina Nunnally (Penguin Editions\, 336 pages)\, Norway – September 27\, 2026 \nOctober: The Phantom Carriage (1912)\, by Selma Lagerlöf\, translated from Swedish by Peter Graves (Norvik Press\, 124 pages) (Sweden) – October 25\, 2026 \nNovember: Quicksand (1928) by Nella Larsen (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Denmark) – November 22\, 2026 \nDecember: Kallocain (1940)\, Karin Boye\, translated from Swedish by David McDuff (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Sweden) – December 20\, 2026 \nJanuary: Girl Upon Heaven’s Pier (1951)\, by Eeva-Liisa Manner\, translated from Finnish by Terhi Kuusisto (Dalkey Archive Press\, 104 pages) (Finland) – January 31\, 2027 \nFebruary: Nothing to be Rescued (1961)\, by Ásta Sigurðardóttir\, translated from Icelandic by Meg Matich (Nordisk Books\, 192 pages) Iceland – February 28\, 2027 \nMarch: Light\, Grass\, and Letter in April (1962\, 1963\, 1979)\, by Inger Christensen\, translated from Danish by Susanna Nied (New Directions Publishing\, 144 pages) (Denmark) – March 21\, 2027 \nApril: Zombieland (2015)\, by Sørine Steenholdt\, translated from Greenlandic to Danish by Niviaq Korneliussen and from Danish to English by Charlotte Barslund (Norvik Press\, 150 pages) (Greenland) – April 25\, 2027 \nMay: Strega (2020)\, by Johanna Lykke Holm\, translated from Swedish by Saskia Vogel (Riverhead Books\, 208 pages) (Sweden) – May 23\, 2027
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LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
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