10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings December 30, 2025 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings 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
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Birch Bark Necklace Sunday, January 4 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Birch Bark Necklace Create a one-of-a-kind, locally sourced, and handmade necklace using white paper bark from birch trees. $95.00
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12th Day of Christmas Jul Ball Monday, January 5 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 12th Day of Christmas Jul Ball Send off the holiday season with a hop, leap, and twirl at ASI’s first annual 12th Day of Christmas Jul... $15
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, January 6 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings 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
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Craft and Cocktails: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Mug Thursday, January 8 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Craft and Cocktails: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Mug Join potter Kim of Imokim Pottery to try out decorating a ceramic mug with carved and decorated details while enjoying a drink. $80.00
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Intro to the Nordic Table Thursday, January 8 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Intro to the Nordic Table Join Patrice for an intro to ASI’s Nordic Table program in this demonstration-based class. Prepare a light meal while exploring New Nordic cuisine. $70.00
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ASI Open Nordic Jam Thursday, January 8 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ASI Open Nordic Jam Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Free
9:15 am - 10:15 am (SOLD OUT) Baby Jams Friday, January 9 | 9:15 am - 10:15 am (SOLD OUT) Baby Jams Caregivers and infants join MacPhail to embark on a journey through Tomte Tales, exploring music and museum galleries in a hands-on sensory adventure. $39.95
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Watercolor Figure Magic Friday, January 9 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Watercolor Figure Magic Capture the magic of painting watercolor figures in this three-day foundational watercolor workshop. $400.00
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, January 9 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven 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.
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Edible Evergreens Featured Saturday, January 10 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Edible Evergreens Ever eaten a pine tree? Many parts are indeed edible. In fact, northern cultures have a rich tradition of using evergreens for food and medicine. $25.00
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Watercolor Figure Magic Saturday, January 10 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Watercolor Figure Magic Capture the magic of painting watercolor figures in this three-day foundational watercolor workshop. $400.00
9:15 am - 10:15 am (SOLD OUT) Baby Jams Saturday, January 10 | 9:15 am - 10:15 am (SOLD OUT) Baby Jams Caregivers and infants join MacPhail to embark on a journey through Tomte Tales, exploring music and museum galleries in a hands-on sensory adventure. $39.95
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Watercolor Figure Magic Sunday, January 11 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Watercolor Figure Magic Capture the magic of painting watercolor figures in this three-day foundational watercolor workshop. $400.00
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Intro to Swedish Sunday, January 11 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Intro to Swedish Introductory Swedish class to pick up on basic conversation $30.00
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intro to Finnish Sunday, January 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intro to Finnish Introductory Finnish class to pick up on basic conversation $30.00
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Mon. Beginning III Swedish – Hanslin Monday, January 12 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Mon. Beginning III Swedish – Hanslin A beginning III level Swedish class reading Short Stories in Swedish $150.00
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mon. Swedish Literature – Hanslin Monday, January 12 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mon. Swedish Literature – Hanslin A intermediate Swedish class reading Astrid Lindgren $150.00
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mon. Intermediate I Swedish – White Monday, January 12 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mon. Intermediate I Swedish – White An intermediate Swedish class using Rivstart B1/B2 $150.00
9:30 am - 11:00 am Tues. Advanced I Swedish – Edberg-Caldwell Tuesday, January 13 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am Tues. Advanced I Swedish – Edberg-Caldwell Advanced Swedish class reading Fjärilsvägen $150.00
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, January 13 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings 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
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Canceled Tues. Beginning III Swedish Tuesday, January 13 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Canceled Tues. Beginning III Swedish A beginning III level Swedish class using Rivstart A1/A2 $150.00
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Santa Visits Minnesota – A Reindeer Tale Wednesday, January 14 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Santa Visits Minnesota – A Reindeer Tale Learn little-known Minnesota history of santa and reindeer parades $25.00
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wed. Beginning II Swedish – Karlsson Wednesday, January 14 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wed. Beginning II Swedish – Karlsson Beginning II Swedish class using Rivstart A1/A2 $150.00
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wed. Beginning III Swedish – Hanslin Wednesday, January 14 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wed. Beginning III Swedish – Hanslin Beginning III Swedish class using Nybörjarsvenska $150.00
Featured 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cardamom in the Nordic Kitchen Featured Thursday, January 15 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cardamom in the Nordic Kitchen Join Kristi to home in on one of the Nordic countries’ favorite spices: cardamom! This is a live virtual class taught over Zoom. $25.00
10:00 am - 11:30 am Homeschool Days: Needle Felting Workshop Thursday, January 15 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Homeschool Days: Needle Felting Workshop Homeschooled students learn all about the art of needle felting to create art using wool and felt. $25.95
11:15 am - 12:45 pm Thurs. Swedish Literature – Karlsson Thursday, January 15 | 11:15 am - 12:45 pm Thurs. Swedish Literature – Karlsson Swedish literature class reading Väninnorna på Nordiska Kompaniet $150.00
9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Snow Friday, January 16 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Snow Kids at the Castle is a morning of play, stories, crafts and music for ages 2–5. Museum admission included. $20.00
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Carve a Dala Horse Friday, January 16 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Carve a Dala Horse This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please call 612-871-4907. Learn basic carving holds with an... $75
10:00 am - 11:30 am (SOLD OUT) Fri. Intermediate II Swedish – Stopka Friday, January 16 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am (SOLD OUT) Fri. Intermediate II Swedish – Stopka Intermediate Swedish class using Rivstart B1/B2 $150.00
9:00 am - 10:00 am (SOLD OUT) Kids at the Castle: Snow Saturday, January 17 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am (SOLD OUT) Kids at the Castle: Snow Kids at the Castle is a morning of play, stories, crafts and music for ages 2–5. Museum admission included. $20.00
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Binding a Hardcover Book Saturday, January 17 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Binding a Hardcover Book Get started with bookbinding while creating a hardcover book just the size and colors you need. $210.00
10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Design and Weave a Repp Band Saturday, January 17 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Design and Weave a Repp Band Join Swedish textile artist and educator Kerstin Neumüller to design and start weaving a repp band on a small rigid heddle-style band weaving loom. $80.00
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm (SOLD OUT) Starting with Slöjd: Introduction to Block Printing Sunday, January 18 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm (SOLD OUT) Starting with Slöjd: Introduction to Block Printing Kids (grades 3–5) will learn all about the art of block printing to create rubber stamps for printing on paper or fabric. $20.00
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Plan a Trip to Scandinavia Sunday, January 18 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Plan a Trip to Scandinavia Join experienced traveler and photographer Autumn Carolynn for a crash course in planning a trip to Scandinavia. $25.00
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, January 20 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings 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
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Felted Kitchen Textiles Thursday, January 22 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Felted Kitchen Textiles Join instructor Elise and learn to wet felt colorful and artistic designs in a useful form: potholders, trivets, placemats, or seat cozies $75.00
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Needle Felted Chickadee Friday, January 23 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Needle Felted Chickadee Create a sweet felted chickadee inspired by Minnesota’s Northwoods in this afternoon-long class. $100.00
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (CANCELED) School Break Camp: Swedish Celebrations Throughout the Year Friday, January 23 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (CANCELED) School Break Camp: Swedish Celebrations Throughout the Year Kids explore Sweden’s holidays through music, stories, and hands-on fun. ASI educators guide them using all five senses at day camp! $92.00
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, January 23 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven 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.
9:30 am - 11:00 am CANCELED Lilla Skolan Saturday, January 24 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am CANCELED Lilla Skolan Immersive Swedish environment for children aged 3-6 $125.00
9:30 am - 11:30 am Svenska Skolan Saturday, January 24 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am Svenska Skolan Swedish language and culture program for youth $140.00
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wet Felted Wool Puppets Saturday, January 24 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wet Felted Wool Puppets Step beyond sock puppets in this intergenerational class with felting instructor Elise. $90.00
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Needle Felted Pocket Tomte and Friend Sunday, January 25 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Needle Felted Pocket Tomte and Friend In this intergenerational needle felting class, felter Jen will lead kids and their special adults through shaping and decorating a tomte. $55.00
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Sunday, January 25 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Contemporary Nordic literature is full of diverse literary voices, styles, and genres. This September 2025 through May 2026 the ASI...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, January 27 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings 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
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Swedish Comfort Food Tuesday, January 27 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Swedish Comfort Food Join Chef Scott Graden of the North Shore’s New Scenic Café for an evening of cozy comfort food, Swedish style. $170.00
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (SOLD OUT) The Art of Illumination: Beeswax Twin Flame Tapered Candle Thursday, January 29 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (SOLD OUT) The Art of Illumination: Beeswax Twin Flame Tapered Candle Join Sara Wait for a hands-on workshop centered around the art of dipping Twin Flame Tapers using an age-old method of candle making. $60.00
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Felted Folk Flowers Painting Thursday, January 29 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Felted Folk Flowers Painting Join textile artist Kayla Ann for an evening of creativity and hands-on fun while learning the art of needle felting a 2-D felted folk flower bouquet. $75.00
10:00 am - 11:30 am (SOLD OUT) Preschool Program: Fika Friday, January 30 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am (SOLD OUT) Preschool Program: Fika Preschoolers & grown-ups make Swedish fika treats with ASI’s Patrice Johnson—learn, share stories, explore, and create joyful memories! $33.95
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Winter Inspired Gelatin Printing Friday, January 30 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Winter Inspired Gelatin Printing Discover a simple printing technique that will inspire your creativity. $70.00
10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Picture Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom Saturday, January 31 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Picture Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom Join Swedish textile artist and educator Kerstin Neumüller for online sessions on weaving a weft-facing repp band on a heddle-style band weaving loom. $85.00
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Skinnfell – Block Printed Sheepskin Mittens Saturday, January 31 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Skinnfell – Block Printed Sheepskin Mittens Join ASI for day of creating a pair of cozy wool sheepskin mittens using Norwegian skinnfell techniques. $105.00
Featured 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to North Sámi Featured Sunday, February 1 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to North Sámi An introductory North Sámi language and culture class $30
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Skinnfell – Block Printed Sheepskin Hat Sunday, February 1 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Skinnfell – Block Printed Sheepskin Hat Learn the history of Norwegian embellished sheepskins, or skinnfell, while block printing a tanned sheepskin hat. $95.00
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Felted Heart Garland Workshop with Jen Newburg Sunday, February 1 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Felted Heart Garland Workshop with Jen Newburg Make a garland of colorful wooly hearts with felter Jen Newburg! Kids ages 5-10 and their adults learn the magical technique of needle felting. $55
Thursday, January 8 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Craft and Cocktails: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Mug
Sunday, January 18 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm (SOLD OUT) Starting with Slöjd: Introduction to Block Printing
Friday, January 23 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (CANCELED) School Break Camp: Swedish Celebrations Throughout the Year
Thursday, January 29 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (SOLD OUT) The Art of Illumination: Beeswax Twin Flame Tapered Candle