December Open Nordic Jam Thursday, December 3 | 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!
Nordic Table Demo: Edible Evergreens with Maria Wesserle Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm American Swedish Institute Food Programs Ever eaten a pine tree? Many parts are indeed edible, so let forager Maria Wesserle guide the way in identifying, harvesting, and preparing them. $25
Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Local Holiday Wreath with Elle Sullivan Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Celebrate the season by working alongside farmer-florist Elle to build a unique holiday wreath using local evergreens and dried florals. Ages 18+ $65
Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, December 4 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven American Swedish Institute Language & Culture Practice your Swedish
Julmarknad – Preview Night Friday, December 4 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December. $40
Julmarknad – Saturday Market & Festival Saturday, December 5 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December. $24
Julmarknad – Sunday Market & Festival Sunday, December 6 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December. $24
Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, December 8 | 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
Nordic Table Demo: Glögg Party with Kristi Bissell Thursday, December 10 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Online Food Programs Celebrate the season Swedish style with a glšggmingle or Mulled Wine Party! Kristi will share some of her favorite seasonal recipes. $25
Nordic Table Demo: A Jolly Troll Julbord with Patrice Johnson and Carole Jean Anderson Thursday, December 10 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Food Programs Delicately spiced meatballs are a hallmark of Swedish Christmas tables—make sure you have recipes up your sleeve that can be adapted for all guests! $85
Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Ornament with Kim Burnham Thursday, December 10 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft ASI's Craft and Cocktails workshops are fun and approachable sessions in community. Join potter Kim Burnham to carve and paint a ceramic ornament. $70
Babies at the Castle Friday, December 11 | 9:15 am - 10:00 am American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Caregivers and infants experience ASI's holiday exhibition through guided exploration, sensory play, and hands-on activities together $21