(CANCELED) Playing with Watercolor Hearts with Tara Sweeney Thursday, February 12 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this playful paint-along approach to card-sized watercolors will wake up your creativity! All levels of ability welcome.
Folk Art Floral Cross Stitch with Cami Andersen Thursday, February 12 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Join Scandinavian enthusiast and artist Cami to learn all about cross stitch with a folk-art twist. $65.00
(SOLD OUT) Nordic-Japanese Date Night with Patrice Johnson Thursday, February 12 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Food Programs Join us for a cozy meal that celebrates winter flavors from both the Japanese and Nordic culinary scenes. A beverage by FIKA Café is included. $90
Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, February 13 | 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.
Exhibit Opening: Emelie Röndahl and Nordic Echoes Friday, February 13 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Experience the opening of ASI’s latest exhibits, featuring works by fiber artist Emelie Röndahl and 24 Nordic folk artists from the Upper Midwest. $19
(Cancelled) Green Woodcarving Foundations with Maeve Gathje Saturday, February 14 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Please note that this program has been cancelled. Ready to dive into Scandinavian-style green wood carving? This class is right... $155
FIKA Café Valentine’s Dinner Featured Saturday, February 14 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Looking for the perfect evening with your sweetheart? 💕 Make a reservation for FIKA Café's annual Valentine’s Dinner. Enjoy a... $85
Starting with Slöjd: Textile Collage Sunday, February 15 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Young makers in K-2nd grade will learn about Swedish Slöjd and create a new craft every month. $20
Carve a Heart with Maeve Gathje Sunday, February 15 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Try your hand at carving by making a sweet wooden heart decoration in this introduction to Scandinavian-style flat plane carving. $70
(CANCELED) School Break Camp: Scandinavian Folk Traditions Tuesday, February 17 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Join Ross Sutter and Carol Serland in a camp to explore Swedish folk music, dance, and art. Campers create, dance, play, and get an instrument. $92
Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, February 17 | 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
Makers Night Thursday, February 19 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Maker’s 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