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SUMMARY:Starting with  Slöjd: Weaving with Natural Materials
DESCRIPTION:Starting 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. Instructor Anna Ruhland will lead students in gathering natural materials like sticks\, leaves\, and stems outdoors at the American Swedish Institute. Anna will then teach students how to weave these materials on a simple loom to create a unique and natural tapestry. \nAdditional Information: \n\nThis is a drop-off program. Adults may not accompany children during this program.\nSuitable for students in grades K-2.\nThis class will plan to take place outside. In case of inclement weather\, the class will be held in Classroom A in the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nAdvanced registration required.\nPhoto Credit: Melissa Hansen
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/starting-with-slojd-weaving-with-natural-materials/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T100000
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SUMMARY:Preschool Program:  Slöjd & Spiders with Silverwood Park
DESCRIPTION:Families can explore Swedish and Swedish American culture through ASI’s Preschool Program with Silverwood Park. Designed for children ages 3-5 and their favorite grownups\, this hands-on experience invites children and grownups to learn side by side through music\, movement\, creative play\, and seasonal activities. \nInspired by Swedish preschools\, where children spend much of their day outdoors\, this program encourages exploration\, confidence\, and respect for nature. Participants will meet an ASI educator in the Silverwood parking lot and explore the park with ASI educators and Three Rivers Park District naturalists. Families will read stories\, sing songs\, and discover spiders\, spider webs\, and embroidery. Through Slöjd textile activities\, preschoolers explore the wonder of spider webs using natural materials while learning about craft\, creativity\, and the natural world\, with clear ties to Swedish tradition. \nAdditional information: \n\nThe program will take place rain or shine\, so participants should dress for the weather.\nAdult accompaniment and advance registration are required\, and one adult may attend per registered preschooler.\nFurther instructions will be emailed after registration.\nThe program may be canceled due to low registration\, so please register by Friday\, September 25 if you are interested.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/preschool-program-slojd-spiders-with-silverwood-park/
LOCATION:Offsite
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T150000
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SUMMARY:Slöjd Studio: Felted Luminaries
DESCRIPTION:Slöjd 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. Use wet felting to create wool luminaries! Instructor Anna Ruhland will teach young makers wet felting techniques to create beautiful luminaries to light up the longer autumn and winter nights. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis is a drop-off program. Adults may not accompany children during this program.\nSuitable for students in grades 3-5.\nAdvanced registration required.\nPhoto Credit: Anna Ruhland
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/slojd-studio-felted-luminaries/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T100000
DTSTAMP:20260715T162959Z
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SUMMARY:Kids at the Castle: It's Fall
DESCRIPTION:It’s a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle fills mornings with storytelling\, crafts\, music\, and more for adventurous young minds ages 2-5. Museum admission is included with the experience. October’s theme is inspired by the season. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdults must accompany children.\nFood\, beverages\, and chewing gum are not allowed in the historic Turnblad Mansion.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/kids-at-the-castle-its-fall-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T100000
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SUMMARY:Kids at the Castle: It's Fall
DESCRIPTION:It’s a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle fills mornings with storytelling\, crafts\, music\, and more for adventurous young minds ages 2-5. Museum admission is included with the experience. October’s theme is inspired by the season. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdults must accompany children.\nFood\, beverages\, and chewing gum are not allowed in the historic Turnblad Mansion.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/kids-at-the-castle-its-fall/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150735Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle-Felted Pumpkin House with Jen Newburg
DESCRIPTION:Make a colorful and fluffy pumpkin house ready for imaginative play or display in this intergenerational class! Felter Jen Newburg will lead kids and their special adults through the process of shaping and decorating their own pumpkin houses using the magical technique of needle felting. Each student will be able to add their own decorations or scene to a prepared base. Using a needle to poke colorful wool into place is a fun and easy craft for all ages! \nAdditional information \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $25 materials fee is due in class to the instructor\, and covers all materials and tools.\nChildren and their adults will work side-by-side on their projects throughout class.\nPrerequisites: This program is for one kid and one adult to attend together\, and each work on their own projects.\nPlease reach out if you wish to confirm available space for additional children to attend with a registered adult.\nSkill Level: Open to all skill levels.\nAges: This program is for children ages 9-17 and an adult.\nPhoto Credit: Jen Newburg
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/intergenerational-nordic-handcraft-workshop-needle-felted-pumpkin-house-with-jen-newburg/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Starting with  Slöjd: Introduction to Woodcarving
DESCRIPTION:Starting 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. In Ingrid Aune’s woodcarving class\, kids will focus on mastering the craft\, prioritizing safety and technique over quickly finishing a project. By exploring knife holds and learning step-by-step\, they will build a strong foundation and gain a deeper appreciation for the art of woodcarving. \nAdditional information: \n\n\n\nThis is a drop-off program. Adults may not accompany children during this program.\nSuitable for students in grades K-2.\nAdvanced registration required.\nPhoto Credit: ASI
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/starting-with-slojd-introduction-to-woodcarving/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTAMP:20260715T162826Z
CREATED:20260707T165246Z
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SUMMARY:Babies at the Castle: Eyes as Big as Plates
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers and infants up to 18 months are invited to experience the surreal photography of Finnish-Norwegian artists Riitta Ilkonen and Karoline Hjorth in the exhibition Eyes as Big as Plates. The exhibition presents whimsical portraits of people in harmony with nature and invites moments of wonder\, curiosity\, and connection while exploring ideas of identity\, belonging\, and place. \nIn the exhibition\, ASI educators will guide caregivers and babies through each stop offering simple\, age-appropriate activities that encourage looking closely\, noticing details\, and responding together. Caregivers carry infants at eye level and leave strollers behind\, creating an up-close experience with each artwork that supports shared attention and early visual exploration. \nEach thirty-minute tour offers a unique experience. Because not every stop can be included\, the October tour may feature different works of art and different activities than the July tour\, giving returning visitors something new to discover. The program continues with 15 minutes of sensory play in the Castle before it opens to the public\, extending the experience beyond the gallery through hands-on exploration designed for caregivers and babies. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdmission is included\, allowing participants to explore the exhibition\, the Turnblad Mansion\, the Family Gallery\, and ASI’s outdoor\, fenced-in spaces after the program.\nAdvanced registration is required.\nASI educators determine whether to run or cancel programs based on registration levels on the Friday before the scheduled prgoram date. Please register by Friday\, October 16\, if interested in attending.\nThe experience encourages caregivers and babies to slow down together\, observe closely\, and respond to what they see. Through this shared looking\, the tour fosters curiosity\, imagination\, and early developmental growth in a setting designed for connection.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/babies-at-the-castle-eyes-as-big-as-plates-4/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T100000
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SUMMARY:Babies at the Castle: Eyes as Big as Plates
DESCRIPTION:Caregivers and infants up to 18 months are invited to experience the surreal photography of Finnish-Norwegian artists Riitta Ilkonen and Karoline Hjorth in the exhibition Eyes as Big as Plates. The exhibition presents whimsical portraits of people in harmony with nature and invites moments of wonder\, curiosity\, and connection while exploring ideas of identity\, belonging\, and place. \nIn the exhibition\, ASI educators will guide caregivers and babies through each stop offering simple\, age-appropriate activities that encourage looking closely\, noticing details\, and responding together. Caregivers carry infants at eye level and leave strollers behind\, creating an up-close experience with each artwork that supports shared attention and early visual exploration. \nEach thirty-minute tour offers a unique experience. Because not every stop can be included\, the October tour may feature different works of art and different activities than the July tour\, giving returning visitors something new to discover. The program continues with 15 minutes of sensory play in the Castle before it opens to the public\, extending the experience beyond the gallery through hands-on exploration designed for caregivers and babies. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdmission is included\, allowing participants to explore the exhibition\, the Turnblad Mansion\, the Family Gallery\, and ASI’s outdoor\, fenced-in spaces after the program.\nAdvanced registration is required.\nASI educators determine whether to run or cancel programs based on registration levels on the Friday before the scheduled program date. Please register by Friday\, October 16\, if interested in attending.\nThe experience encourages caregivers and babies to slow down together\, observe closely\, and respond to what they see. Through this shared looking\, the tour fosters curiosity\, imagination\, and early developmental growth in a setting designed for connection.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/babies-at-the-castle-eyes-as-big-as-plates-3/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150801Z
CREATED:20260707T164516Z
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SUMMARY:Slöjd Studio: Felted Badges and Baubles
DESCRIPTION:Slöjd 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. \nCreate totally unique accessories using wool! Instructor Anna Ruhland will teach young makers needle felting techniques to make small badges or baubles that can be displayed on clothing\, tote bags\, or backpacks. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis is a drop-off program. Adults may not accompany children during this program.\nSuitable for students in grades 3-5.\nAdvanced registration required.\nPhoto Credit: Melissa Hansen
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/slojd-studio-felted-badges-and-baubles/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T141500
DTSTAMP:20260715T150801Z
CREATED:20260707T033044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150801Z
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SUMMARY:Starting with  Slöjd: Felted Flair and Buttons
DESCRIPTION:Starting with Slöjd is a monthly program for early elementary students. Participants will explore new tools\, materials\, and skills that prepare them for a lifelong love of handcraft. \nExpress yourself with wool! Instructor Anna Ruhland will teach students basic needle felting techniques to create felted flair and buttons that can be pinned on clothing or backpacks. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis is a drop-off program.\nAdults may not accompany children during this program.\nSuitable for students in grades K-2.\nAdvanced registration required.\nPhoto Credit: Melissa Hansen
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/starting-with-slojd-felted-flair-and-buttons/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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