Start Carving Tiny Folk Workshop with Maeve Gathje Featured Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Try out Scandinavian style flat plane carving in this one-day class, focused on carving “tiny folk” or small characters. Maeve... $115
Carve a Veggie Workshop with Maeve Gathje Sunday, July 12 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft This beginner-level course introduces students to the tradition of Scandinavian-style flat plane carving while carving a couple sweet mini vegetables. $70
[SOLD OUT] Intro to Swedish Huck Weaving Workshop with Wendy Johnson Sunday, July 12 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please call 612-871-4907. Discover the fabric embellishment technique of... $75
Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, July 14 | 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
Sámi History 102 with Christian Hans Pedersen Wednesday, July 15 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Arts & Culture Part of a four-part series on Sámi history to today $25
CANCELED Beyond ABBA: Swedish Music Appreciation Night Thursday, July 16 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Language & Culture Dive into the rich world of Swedish pop music $25
Makers Night Thursday, July 16 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community & share conversation, tips & questions. Free
Morgondopp / Morning Dip Featured Friday, July 17 | 7:30 am - 8:30 am Morgondopp / Morning Dip Offsite Language & Culture Take a morning dip Fridays in July
Kids at the Castle: The Littlest Viking Featured Friday, July 17 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am American Swedish Institute Youth & Family It's a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle offers storytime, crafts, music, and more for kids ages 2-5. Activities may be outdoors. $20
Dye Like a Viking Workshop with Theresa Hornstein Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Learn how the Vikings added color to their life through vibrant textiles in this historically grounded natural dye class. The... $115
Starting with Slöjd: Viking 6-Strand Braid Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Anna Ruhland will teach students a Viking braiding technique using 6 strands of yarn or thread. $20
[SOLD OUT] Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Frog on a Lily Pad with Jen Newburg Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Make an amphibian friend using wool that is perfect for summer! Felter Jen will lead kids and adults through the needle felting process. $55