Skinnfell – The Printed Sheepskin Workshop with Becky Utecht and Sue Flanders January 23, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Learn about the history of Norwegian embellished sheepskins, or skinnfell, while block printing and finishing a tanned sheepskin about 22" by 32". $115
Virtual Makers Mornings January 26, 2027 | 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
How Sweden Works: Democracy and the Right to Vote – Alexander Fooy January 28, 2027 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Dive into modern Swedish political system and how the currents driving modern Swedish politics have their roots in these now long-ago social trends. $25
Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Creative Darning and Mending with Riley Kleve January 28, 2027 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Practice basic techniques to darn knit cloth and mend woven cloth, to add color, pattern, and new life to well-loved clothing. Ages 16+. $65
Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Dipped Beeswax Taper Candles with Sara Wait January 31, 2027 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Join Slow Burn founder Sara Wait for a hands-on workshop centered around the art of dipping beeswax taper candles, using... $75
Nordic Book Circle January 31, 2027 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Discuss Nordic Literature $15
Intro to Northern Sámi – Áila O’Loughlin January 31, 2027 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Language & Culture Learn the basics of the Northern Sámi language in this introductory course with Áila O'Loughlin. Families welcome! $30
Virtual Makers Mornings February 2, 2027 | 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
February Open Nordic Jam February 4, 2027 | 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 Handcraft Workshop: Dried Florals Wreath with Elle Sullivan February 4, 2027 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Bring a little color to your home this winter by building a long-lasting wreath made with locally grown dried flowers and foraged elements. Ages 18+ $65
Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Binding a Hardcover Book with Maeve Gathje February 6, 2027 | 9:00 am - February 7, 2027 | 4:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Get started with bookbinding while making two unique hardcover books just the size (and colors) you need. Suitable for ages 18+. $225
Starting with Slöjd: Paper Quilled Valentines February 7, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Youth & Family Kids grades K-2 can explore handcraft in Starting with Slšjd. This month's focus is creating Valentine's Day cards using the art of paper quilling. $20