4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Beginning Swedish ABC, 123! with Jean Hanslin Monday, June 1 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Beginning Swedish ABC, 123! with Jean Hanslin New beginning Swedish class for all ages, from 10-100! $55
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sommarpratare: Swedish Conversation with Jean Hanslin Monday, June 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sommarpratare: Swedish Conversation with Jean Hanslin Swedish conversation for intermediate+ students $55
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, June 2 | 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
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sweden’s History: The Country, the Nation, the State with Gregg White Tuesday, June 2 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sweden’s History: The Country, the Nation, the State with Gregg White A six-week class on Sweden's history $100
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Sweden and Swedish for Travelers with Gregg White Tuesday, June 2 | 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Sweden and Swedish for Travelers with Gregg White An intro to Sweden and Swedish for travelers $70
10:00 am - 11:30 am Start Reading Simple Tales in Swedish with Jean Hanslin Wednesday, June 3 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Start Reading Simple Tales in Swedish with Jean Hanslin Read short, familiar stories på svenska! $55
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Swedish Grammar: Verb verb verb! with Jean Hanslin Wednesday, June 3 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Swedish Grammar: Verb verb verb! with Jean Hanslin Refresh or enhance your knowledge of Swedish verbs $70
Featured 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Illuminating Immigration in Media: Contemporary Perspectives from Sweden and the Twin Cities Featured Thursday, June 4 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Illuminating Immigration in Media: Contemporary Perspectives from Sweden and the Twin Cities Journalists from The Local Sweden and Sahan Journal in conversation about contemporary immigration issues $20
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sommarhistorietter with Gregg White Thursday, June 4 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sommarhistorietter with Gregg White Read classics from Swedish literature $70
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm June Open Nordic Jam Thursday, June 4 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm June Open Nordic Jam Have you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance!
10:00 am - 5:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Mini Rya Weaving Workshop with Riley Kleve Saturday, June 6 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Mini Rya Weaving Workshop with Riley Kleve Learn the basics of rya weaving while making a small tapestry of your own design. $115
10:00 am - 2:00 pm ABBA Drag Brunch with Sasha Cassadine & Friends Sunday, June 7 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ABBA Drag Brunch with Sasha Cassadine & Friends Celebrate Pride in style at ASI’s ABBA Drag Brunch!
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Loon with Matt Bruch Sunday, June 7 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Loon with Matt Bruch Learn to carve Minnesota’s state bird, the loon! Enjoy an afternoon of carving outside in ASI’s fenced-in lawn. Suitable for ages 8+ with an adult. $110
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, June 9 | 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
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Scandinavian Everyday Book Talk and Demo with Nichole Accettola Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Scandinavian Everyday Book Talk and Demo with Nichole Accettola Meet Nichole Accettola’s newest cookbook, Scandinavian Everyday, in this virtual book talk and demo. $20
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Get Started with Nålbinding with Jake Fee Thursday, June 11 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Get Started with Nålbinding with Jake Fee Try out nålbinding, an old textile tradition using a needle, the only tool necessary in this highly portable craft. Suitable for ages 11+. $70
10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Midsommar Music and Magic Friday, June 12 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Midsommar Music and Magic Calling all små grodorna! Preschoolers and their grownups discover the music and magic of Midsommar through crafts, songs, and more. $25.95
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, June 12 | 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. Free
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm (Canceled) Nordic Herbals for Summer Workshop Friday, June 12 | 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm (Canceled) Nordic Herbals for Summer Workshop This program has been canceled. Taking inspiration from Nordic herbal traditions, spend an afternoon joyfully exploring the generational wisdom and... $75
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intro to Woodcut Printmaking Workshop with Nan Onkka Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intro to Woodcut Printmaking Workshop with Nan Onkka Try out the art of woodcut printmaking in this one-day class! Woodcut prints are one of the oldest forms of... $115
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Carved Spreaders and Spatulas Workshop with Maeve Gathje Sunday, June 14 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Carved Spreaders and Spatulas Workshop with Maeve Gathje Try out Scandinavian-style woodcarving in this one-day hands on workshop. Students will work with fresh “green” wood, a carving knife,... $115
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, June 16 | 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 - 2:00 pm Strawberries in the Nordic Kitchen Demo with Kristi Bissell Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Strawberries in the Nordic Kitchen Demo with Kristi Bissell In celebration of strawberry season, join Kristi Bissell as she demonstrates a trio of Nordic-inspired recipes from her blog True North Kitchen. $25
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Thursday, June 18 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community & share conversation, tips & questions. Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Advanced Verb with Rachel Willson-Broyles Thursday, June 18 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Advanced Verb with Rachel Willson-Broyles Dive into Swedish verbs $25
9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: My Garden Friday, June 19 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: My Garden It's a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle offers circle time, storytelling, crafts, music, and more for kids ages 2-5. Activities may be outdoors. $20
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Midsommar Celebration Saturday, June 20 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Midsommar Celebration Celebrate the longest day of the year, Swedish style! ASI’s Midsommar Celebration welcomes everyone to observe one of Sweden’s favorite holidays. $21
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm World Cup Viewing Parties Saturday, June 20 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm World Cup Viewing Parties Cheer on Team Sweden at ASI! Join us to watch two special World Cup matches in great company. During our...
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Printing with Nature Objects Sunday, June 21 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Printing with Nature Objects Join Anna Ruhland to learn how to print using objects from nature. $20
10:00 am - 11:30 am Fika med vardagsspråk: Swedish Conversation with Jean Hanslin Wednesday, June 24 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fika med vardagsspråk: Swedish Conversation with Jean Hanslin Practice everyday conversation på svenska $55
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Spel på svenska! with Jean Hanslin Wednesday, June 24 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Spel på svenska! with Jean Hanslin Hands on Swedish learning with games and puzzles $55
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Partikelverb och prepositioner with Rachel Willson-Broyles Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Partikelverb och prepositioner with Rachel Willson-Broyles Dive into Swedish partikelverb and prepositioner! $25
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm [SOLD OUT] Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Dish with Kim Burnham Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm [SOLD OUT] Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Dish with Kim Burnham This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please call 612-871-4907. Join potter Kim Burnham of Imokim... $65
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm World Cup Viewing Parties Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm World Cup Viewing Parties Cheer on Team Sweden at ASI! Join us to watch two special World Cup matches in great company. During our...
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Intro to Linen Embroidery Workshop with Judy McDowell Friday, June 26 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Intro to Linen Embroidery Workshop with Judy McDowell Try embroidering with linen! Freehand linen embroidery can be a fun and expressive approach to needle art. In this afternoon... $70
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Embroidered Linen Sampler Workshop with Judy McDowell Saturday, June 27 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Embroidered Linen Sampler Workshop with Judy McDowell Get started on a hand-embroidered linen sampler that celebrates color and expressive stitching to delightful effect! This class offers an... $115
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop with Becky Utecht Sunday, June 28 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop with Becky Utecht Try out wet felting while making a one-of-a-kind felted scarf! Students will work with fiber artist and expert felt maker... $75
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sámi Environmental Philosophy with Dr. Áila O’Loughlin Tuesday, June 30 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sámi Environmental Philosophy with Dr. Áila O’Loughlin Investigate topics in Sámi philosophy $70
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm July Open Nordic Jam Thursday, July 2 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm July Open Nordic Jam Have you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance!
Tuesday, June 2 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sweden’s History: The Country, the Nation, the State with Gregg White
Featured Thursday, June 4 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Illuminating Immigration in Media: Contemporary Perspectives from Sweden and the Twin Cities $20
Sunday, June 7 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Loon with Matt Bruch
Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Scandinavian Everyday Book Talk and Demo with Nichole Accettola
Thursday, June 11 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Get Started with Nålbinding with Jake Fee
Thursday, June 18 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Advanced Verb with Rachel Willson-Broyles
Wednesday, June 24 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fika med vardagsspråk: Swedish Conversation with Jean Hanslin
Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Partikelverb och prepositioner with Rachel Willson-Broyles
Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm [SOLD OUT] Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Dish with Kim Burnham