10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, June 30 | 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 - 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!
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, July 7 | 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
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Start Reading Swedish: Svenska hjältinnor with Liz Stopka Wednesday, July 8 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Start Reading Swedish: Svenska hjältinnor with Liz Stopka Improve your Swedish reading while learning about Swedish heroines $70
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm SOLD OUT Keep Reading Swedish: I skuggorna with Liz Stopka Wednesday, July 8 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm SOLD OUT Keep Reading Swedish: I skuggorna with Liz Stopka Read a Swedish detective novel $70
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sámi History 101 with Christian Hans Pedersen Wednesday, July 8 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sámi History 101 with Christian Hans Pedersen Part of a four-part series on Sámi history to today $25
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Swedish Pizza Demo with Patrice Johnson Thursday, July 9 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Swedish Pizza Demo with Patrice Johnson This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please call 612-871-4907. Believe it or not, pizza is... $80
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Morphology with Rachel Willson-Broyles Thursday, July 9 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Morphology with Rachel Willson-Broyles Dive into Swedish morphology $25
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Intro to Swedish with Liz Stopka Thursday, July 9 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Intro to Swedish with Liz Stopka Get a taste of Swedish in this two-hour class $30
Featured 7:30 am - 8:30 am Morgondopp / Morning Dip Featured Friday, July 10 | 7:30 am - 8:30 am Morgondopp / Morning Dip Take a morning dip Fridays in July
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, July 10 | 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
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Start Carving Tiny Folk Workshop with Maeve Gathje Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Start Carving Tiny Folk Workshop with Maeve Gathje Try out Scandinavian style flat plane carving in this one-day class, focused on carving “tiny folk” or small characters. Maeve... $115
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Carve a Veggie Workshop with Maeve Gathje Sunday, July 12 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Carve a Veggie Workshop with Maeve Gathje This beginner-level course introduces students to the tradition of Scandinavian-style flat plane carving while carving a couple sweet mini vegetables. $70
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to Swedish Huck Weaving Workshop with Wendy Johnson Sunday, July 12 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to Swedish Huck Weaving Workshop with Wendy Johnson Discover the fabric embellishment technique of Swedish Huck Weaving in this half-day class! This method blends surface embroidery with weaving,... $75
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, July 14 | 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 - 8:00 pm Sámi History 102 with Christian Hans Pedersen Wednesday, July 15 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sámi History 102 with Christian Hans Pedersen Part of a four-part series on Sámi history to today $25
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Thursday, July 16 | 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 - 8:00 pm Beyond ABBA: Swedish Music Appreciation Night Thursday, July 16 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Beyond ABBA: Swedish Music Appreciation Night Dive into the rich world of Swedish pop music $25
Featured 7:30 am - 8:30 am Morgondopp / Morning Dip Featured Friday, July 17 | 7:30 am - 8:30 am Morgondopp / Morning Dip Take a morning dip Fridays in July
9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: The Littlest Viking Friday, July 17 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: The Littlest Viking It's a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle offers storytime, crafts, music, and more for kids ages 2-5. Activities may be outdoors. $20
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Dye Like a Viking Workshop with Theresa Hornstein Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Dye Like a Viking Workshop with Theresa Hornstein Learn how the Vikings added color to their life through vibrant textiles in this historically grounded natural dye class. The... $115
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Viking 6-Strand Braid Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Viking 6-Strand Braid Anna Ruhland will teach students a Viking braiding technique using 6 strands of yarn or thread. $20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Frog on a Lily Pad with Jen Newburg Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Frog on a Lily Pad with Jen Newburg Make an amphibian friend using wool that is perfect for summer! Felter Jen will lead kids and adults through the needle felting process. $55
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, July 21 | 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 - 8:00 pm Sápmi Histories of Colonization with Christian Hans Pedersen Wednesday, July 22 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sápmi Histories of Colonization with Christian Hans Pedersen Part of a four-part series on Sámi history to today $25
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Scandinavian Hot Dogs Demo with Kristi Bissell Thursday, July 23 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Scandinavian Hot Dogs Demo with Kristi Bissell Kristi Bissell from the blog True North Kitchen will share tips and tricks for Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian style hot dogs in this virtual demo. $25
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Needle Felted Summer Scene with Jen Newburg Thursday, July 23 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Needle Felted Summer Scene with Jen Newburg Grab a friend and enjoy a beverage from FIKA Café while making a sweet wooly scene using needle felting techniques. No previous experience necessary. $80
Featured 7:30 am - 8:30 am Morgondopp / Morning Dip Featured Friday, July 24 | 7:30 am - 8:30 am Morgondopp / Morning Dip Take a morning dip Fridays in July
9:15 am - 10:00 am Babies at the Castle: Eyes as Big as Plates Friday, July 24 | 9:15 am - 10:00 am Babies at the Castle: Eyes as Big as Plates Caregivers and babies up to 18 months explore Eyes as Big as Plates with guided, age-appropriate activities, eye-level engagement, and sensory play. $21
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Introduction to Nordic Woven Bands Workshop with Caroline Feyling Friday, July 24 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Introduction to Nordic Woven Bands Workshop with Caroline Feyling Dive into the beautiful world of band weaving! Working on a backstrap style rigid heddle loom, students will create a plain weave band. $115
9:15 am Babies at the Castle: Eyes as Big as Plates Saturday, July 25 | 9:15 am Babies at the Castle: Eyes as Big as Plates Caregivers and babies up to 18 months explore Eyes as Big as Plates with guided, age-appropriate activities, eye-level engagement, and sensory play.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Scandinavian Style Pick Up Band Weaving Workshop with Caroline Feyling Saturday, July 25 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Scandinavian Style Pick Up Band Weaving Workshop with Caroline Feyling Build new weaving skills while tackling Scandinavian style pick-up patterns! No prior weaving experience required. Suitable for ages 14+. $225
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, July 28 | 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 - 8:00 pm Sápmi Today with Christian Hans Pedersen Wednesday, July 29 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sápmi Today with Christian Hans Pedersen Part of a four-part series on Sámi history to today $25
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Painted Ceramic Bowls Workshop with Sue Flanders Thursday, July 30 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Painted Ceramic Bowls Workshop with Sue Flanders Make your own porridge bowls in this evening-long class! Decorate your bowl with any pattern, from the charmingly iconic Dala... $65
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Summer City Foraging Workshop with Maria Wesserle Thursday, July 30 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Summer City Foraging Workshop with Maria Wesserle Join Marina of Four Seasons Foraging to explore the urban environment in search of wild foods. $45
Featured 7:30 am - 8:30 am Morgondopp / Morning Dip Featured Friday, July 31 | 7:30 am - 8:30 am Morgondopp / Morning Dip Take a morning dip Fridays in July
9:00 am - 5:00 pm From Log to Cup: Carve a Kuksa Workshop with John Fleck Saturday, August 1 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm From Log to Cup: Carve a Kuksa Workshop with John Fleck This class runs Saturday and Sunday, August 1-2, 9 am–5 pm both days. Carve your own wooden travel cup in... $250
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Flower Garland with Jen Newburg Sunday, August 2 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Flower Garland with Jen Newburg Make a garland of colorful wool flowers just in time for Midsommar! Felter Jen will lead kids and adults through the needle felting process. $55
Thursday, July 9 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Morphology with Rachel Willson-Broyles
Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Frog on a Lily Pad with Jen Newburg
Thursday, July 23 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Needle Felted Summer Scene with Jen Newburg
Friday, July 24 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Introduction to Nordic Woven Bands Workshop with Caroline Feyling
Saturday, July 25 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Scandinavian Style Pick Up Band Weaving Workshop with Caroline Feyling
Sunday, August 2 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Flower Garland with Jen Newburg