Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag Workshop with Candace LaCosse Sunday, September 27 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Learn the basics of sewing leather while making a sturdy and beautiful tote bag. $115
(Canceled) Starting with Slöjd: Weaving with Natural Materials Sunday, September 27 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family In this dropoff program, students will gather natural materials that will be woven on a loom to create a natural tapestry $20
Nordic Book Circle Sunday, September 27 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Discuss Nordic Literature $15
Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, September 29 | 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
Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, September 29 | 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
SOLD OUT Intro to Leksand-style Embroidery Workshop with Kirsi Manni Wednesday, September 30 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Try out Leksand style embroidery with visiting artist Kirsi Manni, a textile expert and teacher visiting from Dalarna, Sweden. $130
Lille Fredag x SACC: An Evening of Kubb Thursday, October 1 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lille Fredag Happy Hour American Swedish Institute Join the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce (SACC) and Lille Fredag, a monthly mixer bringing together young adults with Nordic...
October Open Nordic Jam Thursday, October 1 | 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!
Living Folk Costume Traditions Lecture with Kirsi Manni Featured Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Kirsi Manni, a textile artist, historian, and educator will share about the living tradition of folk costumes in Dalarna, Sweden. $10
Swedish Icons Featured Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Language & Culture Icons from Swedish History $70
Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - Sunday, October 4 | 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Join visiting artist Kirsi Manni from Dalarna, Sweden, for a weekend of applique and embroidery in the traditional Leksand folk costume style. $340
Preschool Program: Slöjd & Spiders at Silverwood Park Friday, October 2 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Offsite Youth & Family Join ASI at Silverwood Park for a Preschool Program exploring Swedish culture through music, stories, nature, spiders, and Slšjd. $28