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SUMMARY:Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni
DESCRIPTION:This class runs Fri-Sun\, October 2-4\, 9 am-4 pm each day. \n\nJoin Kirsi Manni\, a textile expert and teacher from Dalarna\, Sweden\, for a weekend of applique and embroidery in the traditional Leksand folk costume style. Each students will choose a pattern for a decorative pocket\, which is suitable for adding to a folk costume or adapting as a purse\, or a masma sewing kit pouch. Kirsi will present historic items from ASI’s material collections and her own personal collection to set in context the rich history or folk costume embellishment in Sweden. Students will practice Laska-herringbone stitch\, wool felt applique\, and couching techniques as they work on their projects. \nKirsi Manni is the owner of Art&Craft Sweden and lives in Siljansäs\, Dalarna. Over one week this fall\, Kirsi will bring her expertise in Leksand style folk dress to ASI. Kirsi is also offering an introductory level embroidery class for beginners and a talk about her personal experience with folk costume traditions. \n\nAdditional information\n\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $45 materials fee is included in the class fee and includes all necessary materials. Students should bring their favorite sewing needles and other hand sewing tools; a pair of fabric shears\, small thread scissors\, and favorite thimbles\, if you use them for sewing\, are highly recommended. Students should also bring magnification (i.e.; readers) if they use them for close work.\n\n  \nPrerequisites:\n\nAges: Suitable for ages 18+.\nSkill level: This workshop welcomes students of all experience levels\, but students will progress further with this project if they have previous hand sewing experience.\nPhysical ability: This class requires good hand and finger dexterity and the ability to sit for long periods of time.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/leksand-style-needlework-workshop-with-kirsi-manni/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Virtual Makers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday Join other makers online for this weekly opportunity to work\, share\, and visit in a relaxed Virtual setting. Whether you knit\, carve\, weave\, sew\, spin\, crochet\, or do some other fascinating thing with your hands\, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome\, regardless of ability level or craft of choice! Drop in as often as you like\, for as long as you like to join the conversation. \nAdditional information \n\nRegistration is required for this free Virtual program.\nMakers need a device with video capabilities and a project to work on.\nBy registering\, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive weekly reminder emails.\n\n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/virtual-makers-mornings-2/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T120000
DTSTAMP:20261027T141355Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Makers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday Join other makers online for this weekly opportunity to work\, share\, and visit in a relaxed Virtual setting. Whether you knit\, carve\, weave\, sew\, spin\, crochet\, or do some other fascinating thing with your hands\, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome\, regardless of ability level or craft of choice! Drop in as often as you like\, for as long as you like to join the conversation. \nAdditional information \n\nRegistration is required for this free Virtual program.\nMakers need a device with video capabilities and a project to work on.\nBy registering\, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive weekly reminder emails.\n\n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/virtual-makers-mornings-2/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20261027T141949Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Night
DESCRIPTION:Gather with other makers for a friendly and productive evening! Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community in our Berglund Studio Classroom or in the summer\, on our beautiful front lawn! Bring a project to work on and any tools you need\, and be ready to share conversation\, tips and questions. \nFree; no advanced registration required. ASI also offers weekly\, Virtual Makers Mornings.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/makers-night-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T160120Z
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SUMMARY:(CANCELED) Binding a Hardcover Book Workshop with Maeve Gathje
DESCRIPTION:This program has been canceled. \n\n\nThis class meets Sat\, October 17 and Sun\, October 18\, 9 am-4 pm both days. \n\nA handmade hardcover book can record anything from journal entries to sketches\, recipes to guest remembrances. Get started with bookbinding while creating a hardcover book just the size and colors you need. This class focuses on a style of codex bookbinding (i.e.; folded pages attached to a binding) with a sewn text block\, resulting in a strong and firm set of pages inside a book cloth-wrapped hardcover. Working alongside instructor Maeve Gathje\, students will complete all the steps of binding at least one book\, and begin or even complete at least one more\, as well as leave with the skills and tools to continue binding books beyond the course. Throughout the class\, Maeve will address various tools\, alternative techniques\, design elements\, problem-solving strategies\, and questions about future adventures in bookbinding. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nAn $85 materials fee is due in class to the instructor and includes materials and tool use for at least two books.\nBooks need to be pressed overnight after binding\, and students have several options: they may provide their own book press (at least 8” x 14” and fits books up to 2” deep) or purchase one from the instructor for $45\, which allows them to take their books home on the last night of class. Alternatively\, students may leave their books pressing overnight at ASI and pick up their finished books later in the week for no additional charge.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \n\nSkill level: Open to all skill levels.\nAges: Suitable for ages 18+.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/binding-a-hardcover-book-workshop-with-maeve-gathje/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Virtual Makers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday Join other makers online for this weekly opportunity to work\, share\, and visit in a relaxed Virtual setting. Whether you knit\, carve\, weave\, sew\, spin\, crochet\, or do some other fascinating thing with your hands\, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome\, regardless of ability level or craft of choice! Drop in as often as you like\, for as long as you like to join the conversation. \nAdditional information \n\nRegistration is required for this free Virtual program.\nMakers need a device with video capabilities and a project to work on.\nBy registering\, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive weekly reminder emails.\n\n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/virtual-makers-mornings-2/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T160105Z
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SUMMARY:Flat Plane Figure Carving Skills Workshop with Jock Holmen
DESCRIPTION:This class runs Wednesdays\, October 21-November 18\, 1-4 pm each session. \n\nBuild skills in Scandinavian style flat plane figure carving in this multi-week workshop. Geared towards students with previous figure carving experience\, this class will work on nuances of adding to details to figures’ faces and bodies. \nOver five weeks students will practice on sample sticks and bring previously started figures to life. This class will offer supportive and creative environment with focus on exploring new techniques. Please note that this class focuses on carving techniques only and painting will not be covered. \nAdditional information \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $10 materials fee is also due in class to instructor Jock Holmen for sample sticks and other materials. Additional blanks will also be available to purchase from the instructor. Bring your figures in process\, your own figure carving knife (flex cut #13 or similar)\, and carving glove.\n\nPrerequisites \n\nPhysical ability: Wood carving requires good hand strength and dexterity\, such as being able to open a pickle jar.\nSkill level: This class is open to students with some flat plane carving experience.\nAges: Suitable for ages 18+.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/flat-plane-figure-carving-workshop-with-jock-holmen/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Drawing and Carving Acanthus with Jock Holmen
DESCRIPTION:This class runs Wednesdays\, October 21-November 18\, 6-9 pm each session. \n\nNorwegian-style acanthus carvings are familiar to many appreciators of traditional Norwegian buildings\, wooden ware\, and other folk art—but before you can carve it\, you have to be able to draw it! Join woodcarver Jock Holmen for a five-week class to learn the basic “alphabet” of Norwegian carving\, first through drawing and then with chisels and gouges. Understanding how larger decorative carvings can be broken into individual components allows anyone to approach a new project with both precision and creativity. Throughout the five sessions\, this class will focus on design\, shape\, and basic building blocks to give students the tools to further their carving practice. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Students also provide some of their own tools; view the materials list here. \n\n  \nPrerequisites \n\nPhysical ability: Wood carving requires average hand strength and dexterity\, such as being able to open a pickle jar.\nSkill level: Open to all skill levels.\nAges: Suitable for ages 18+.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/drawing-and-carving-acanthus-with-jock-holmen/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Virtual Makers Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday Join other makers online for this weekly opportunity to work\, share\, and visit in a relaxed Virtual setting. Whether you knit\, carve\, weave\, sew\, spin\, crochet\, or do some other fascinating thing with your hands\, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome\, regardless of ability level or craft of choice! Drop in as often as you like\, for as long as you like to join the conversation. \nAdditional information \n\nRegistration is required for this free Virtual program.\nMakers need a device with video capabilities and a project to work on.\nBy registering\, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive weekly reminder emails.\n\n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/virtual-makers-mornings-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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