Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Jultomte with Matt Bruch Sunday, December 13 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Learn to carve a charming little Tomte, just like the whimsical figure featured in the old folk stories! This class...
Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, December 15 | 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, December 17 | 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
Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar Friday, December 18 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids at the Castle invites children ages 2–5 to a playful morning of stories, crafts, music, and fun, with museum admission included.
Winter Solstice Friday, December 18 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Mark the shortest day and longest night of the year with ASI's signature Winter Solstice Celebration. $30
Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar Saturday, December 19 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids at the Castle invites children ages 2–5 to a playful morning of stories, crafts, music, and fun, with museum admission included.
Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Heart with Maeve Gathje Saturday, December 19 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft In this beginner-level course, students will make a sweet wooden heart decoration in the tradition of Scandinavian-style flat plane carving. $55
Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Flat Plane Carved Ornaments with Maeve Gathje Saturday, December 19 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Try your hand at carving while creating unique wooden ornaments using Scandinavian-style flat plane carving. Ages 16+ or 11-15 alongside an adult. $65
Saturday Julbord Dinner Saturday, December 19 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Skip cooking at home and find tastes that will please everyone at one of the region's best holiday smorgasbords. $95
Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Globe Luminaries with Judy McDowell Sunday, December 20 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Use wet felting techniques to make a felted wool globe luminary, which can be illuminated from within to bring a cozy glow to your home. Ages 16+ $100
Starting with Slöjd: Straw Craft Sunday, December 20 | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids grades K-2 can explore handcraft in Starting with Slšjd. This month's focus is making holiday decorations, like tomte or the Julbock, from straw! $20
Sunday Julbord Dinner Sunday, December 20 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Skip cooking at home and find tastes that will please everyone at one of the region's best holiday smorgasbords. $95