Cocktails at the Castle—Speakeasy Friday, September 25 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Expect the unexpected at Cocktails at the Castle—ASI’s signature festival of music, art, and craft. This year’s theme is Speakeasy,... $32
Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Fall Garland with Jen Newburg Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Make a colorful needle-felted fall garland! Jen Newburg will lead this intergenerational workshop to create a fall-inspired garland. $50
Hand-Sewn Leather Wallets Workshop with Candace LaCosse Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Try leatherworking and head home with a wallet or clutch in this half-day class. $75
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
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 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
Intro to Leksand-style Embroidery Workshop with Kirsi Manni Featured 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 Happy Hour Thursday, October 1 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lille Fredag Happy Hour American Swedish Institute Join us for the inaugural Lille Fredag happy hour for young adults in the Twin Cities with Nordic roots or...
Living Folk Costume Traditions Lecture with Kirsi Manni Featured Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Kirsi Manni, a textile artist, historian, and educator will share about the living tradition of folk costumes in Dalarna, Sweden. $10
Swedish Icons 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 Featured 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