Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, April 24 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven American Swedish Institute Language Learning Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Free; no RSVP required. Free
Nordic Book Circle Sunday, April 26 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Arts & Culture Contemporary Nordic literature is full of diverse literary voices, styles, and genres. This September 2025 through May 2026 the ASI... $10
Intermediate Flat Plane Figure Carving Workshop with Jock Holmen Tuesday, May 5 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Build skills in Scandinavian style flat plane figure carving in this intermediate level workshop. $195
Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, May 5 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Online Nordic Handcraft In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
Homeschool Day: Dala Horse Craft Thursday, May 7 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Join an ASI educator to paint and decorate your own Dala Horse $25
[SOLD OUT] Watercolor Buds and Blooms Workshop with Tara Sweeney Thursday, May 7 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Celebrate the return of warmth and light! Create an original floral watercolor design inspired by the season's gardens and farmers markets. $275
ASI Annual Meeting Featured Thursday, May 7 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm American Swedish Institute Other All ASI members are invited to the Annual Membership Meeting, an opportunity to elect new trustees to the Board, review...
(Canceled) Intro to the Nordic Table Demo with Patrice Johnson Thursday, May 7 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Food Programs Explore the central tenants of New Nordic cuisine, including seasonality, locally sourced ingredients, and their applications to today’s Midwestern tables. $80
May Open Nordic Jam Thursday, May 7 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Have you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance!
Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, May 8 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven American Swedish Institute Language Learning Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Free; no RSVP required. Free
(Canceled) Spoon Carving Fundamentals Workshop with John Fleck Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft This two-day class walks students through carving a spoon from a green wood blank to its finished form. $205
Book Launch – The First Lady Next Door, A memoir of Iceland, identity, and unexpected adventure Saturday, May 9 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Arts & Culture Join us for a book launch event celebrating Eliza Reid's new book, The First Lady Next Door, a memoir of... $10