Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, March 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. Free
(CANCELED) Advanced Rya Tapestry Weaving with Laura Berlage Friday, March 13 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Nordic Handcraft This five-week virtual class invites students with previous geometric tapestry experience to explore rya technique on tapestry weaving. $300
(SOLD OUT) Birch Bark Jar Cozy with Beth Kraus Saturday, March 14 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Students will make a small double-diagonal plaited weave basket sized to fit a pint sized mason jar, while learning about birch’s history and ecology. $115
FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Oskar Stenmark Saturday, March 14 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Join us for a night of traditions, new and old, as horn player Oskar Stenmark takes the stage with his latest project, In My Grandmother’s Footsteps. $35
Birch Bark Knife Sheaths with Beth Kraus Sunday, March 15 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Try out the craft of weaving with birch bark while making a couple of knife or scissors sheaths in this day-long workshop. $100
Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic Sunday, March 15 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics. Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided...
Starting with Slöjd: Intro to Woodcarving Sunday, March 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
Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, March 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
Swedish Caramel Treats with Kristi Bissell Featured Thursday, March 19 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Food Programs Join Kristi Bissell for a crash course in incorporating tempting caramelized flavor into two classic Swedish baked goods, a Tosca Cake and Caramel Sliced Cookies. $25
Makers Night Thursday, March 19 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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
(SOLD OUT) Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Mug with Kim Burnham Thursday, March 19 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Carve and decorate a ceramic mug while enjoying a beverage from FIKA Café! Glazed and fired projects will be ready for pickup a few weeks later. $90
Moomin, Mumin, Muumi, Oh My! Workshop Thursday, March 19 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Language Learning Learn about the world of the Moomintrolls in Swedish and Finnish $25