10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, September 1 | 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
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sweden’s Election is Upon Us: Who’s Running and Why? with Alexander Fooy Featured Thursday, September 3 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sweden’s Election is Upon Us: Who’s Running and Why? with Alexander Fooy Learn about Sweden's eight major political parties ahead of the 2026 election. $25
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lille Fredag Happy Hour Thursday, September 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lille Fredag Happy Hour Join us for the inaugural Lille Fredag happy hour for young adults in the Twin Cities with Nordic roots or...
10:00 am - 11:30 am Golden Mile Walking Tour Tuesday, September 8 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Golden Mile Walking Tour Explore the area once known as The Golden Mile on this guided walking tour of the blocks surrounding ASI. $20
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, September 8 | 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 Carving Mörksuggan, the Dark Sow Workshop with Jake Fee Thursday, September 10 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Carving Mörksuggan, the Dark Sow Workshop with Jake Fee Bring a Swedish creature to life by carving your very own Mšrksugga, or “Dark Sow.” $75
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Marvelous Mushrooms Demo with Patrice Johnson Thursday, September 10 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Marvelous Mushrooms Demo with Patrice Johnson Join Patrice for a marvelous menu featuring some of her favorite fungi recipes. $85
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Carving a Pocket Kubb Set Workshop with Jake Fee Friday, September 11 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Carving a Pocket Kubb Set Workshop with Jake Fee Carve and paint your own pocket sized kubb set for games on the go. $85
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, September 11 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Practice your Swedish
9:30 am - 11:30 am Svenska Skolan Saturday, September 12 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am Svenska Skolan Youth Swedish Language $190
9:30 am - 11:00 am Lilla Skolan Saturday, September 12 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am Lilla Skolan Youth Swedish Language $160
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Design and Weave a Repp Band Workshop with Kerstin Neumuller Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Design and Weave a Repp Band Workshop with Kerstin Neumuller Design and begin weaving a repp band in a two session virtual workshop. $90
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Fused Glass Night Lights Workshop with Susan Tracy Sunday, September 13 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Fused Glass Night Lights Workshop with Susan Tracy Light up your home with two beautiful handcrafted fused glass night lights. $75
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Nature Rubbings and Collage Sunday, September 13 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Nature Rubbings and Collage In this dropoff program, young makers will create nature rubbings to use in one-of-a-kind collages. $25
10:00 am - 11:30 am Mon. New Beginning I Swedish: Kort Kurs 1- Hanslin Monday, September 14 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Mon. New Beginning I Swedish: Kort Kurs 1- Hanslin A new beginning I Swedish class $255
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Mon. Swedish Literature – Hanslin Monday, September 14 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Mon. Swedish Literature – Hanslin Intermediate Swedish Literature class $240
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mon. Intermediate II Swedish – White Monday, September 14 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mon. Intermediate II Swedish – White Intermediate II Swedish $240
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, September 15 | 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 Tues. Beginning II Swedish – White Tuesday, September 15 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Tues. Beginning II Swedish – White Beginning II Swedish $240
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Tues. Intermediate I Swedish – Moody Tuesday, September 15 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Tues. Intermediate I Swedish – Moody Intermediate I Swedish $240
10:00 am - 11:30 am Wed. Intermediate I Swedish – Hanslin Wednesday, September 16 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Wed. Intermediate I Swedish – Hanslin Intermediate I Swedish $240
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wed. Beginning II Swedish – Karlsson Wednesday, September 16 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wed. Beginning II Swedish – Karlsson Beginning II Swedish $240
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Wed. Swedish Literature – Hanslin Wednesday, September 16 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Wed. Swedish Literature – Hanslin Intermediate Swedish Literature $240
11:15 am - 12:45 pm Thurs. Swedish Literature – Karlsson Thursday, September 17 | 11:15 am - 12:45 pm Thurs. Swedish Literature – Karlsson Swedish Literature $240
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Simple Cinnamon Roll Variations with Kristi Bissell Thursday, September 17 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Simple Cinnamon Roll Variations with Kristi Bissell Gear up for baking season with some fun variations on the classic Swedish cinnamon roll with Kristi Bissell! $25
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Thurs. Swedish Literature – Edberg-Caldwell Thursday, September 17 | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Thurs. Swedish Literature – Edberg-Caldwell Advanced Swedish Literature $240
2026-09-18 Watercolor Portraits Workshop with Tara Sweeney Watercolor Portraits Workshop with Tara Sweeney Friday, September 18 | 10:00 am - Sunday, September 20 | 4:00 pm Watercolor Portraits Workshop with Tara Sweeney This class runs Fri, Sept 18-Sun, Sept 20, 10 am-4 pm each day. Paint a glowing watercolor portrait in this... $400
9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers Friday, September 18 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers Kids at the Castle brings storytelling, crafts, music, and more to adventurous kids ages 2-5 and their grownups. Museum admission included. $20
10:00 am - 11:30 am Fri. Swedish Literature – Haaland Friday, September 18 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fri. Swedish Literature – Haaland Advanced Swedish Literature $240
10:00 am - 11:30 am Fri. Intermediate II Swedish – Stopka Friday, September 18 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Fri. Intermediate II Swedish – Stopka Intermediate II Swedish $240
9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers Saturday, September 19 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers Kids at the Castle brings storytelling, crafts, music, and more to adventurous kids ages 2-5 and their grownups. Museum admission included. $20
10:00 am - 11:30 am Sat. Swedish Literature – Stopka Saturday, September 19 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sat. Swedish Literature – Stopka Swedish Literature $240
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Willow Knots, Toys, and Baskets with Jake Fee Saturday, September 19 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Willow Knots, Toys, and Baskets with Jake Fee Make small baskets, trinkets, and other projects from responsibly harvested willow with instructor Jake Fee. $55
10:00 am - 11:30 am Golden Mile Walking Tour Tuesday, September 22 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Golden Mile Walking Tour Explore the area once known as The Golden Mile on this guided walking tour of the blocks surrounding ASI. $20
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, September 22 | 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
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Statement Floral Arrangements Workshop with Elle Sullivan Thursday, September 24 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Statement Floral Arrangements Workshop with Elle Sullivan Go big and bold with floral design while tackling a statement arrangement with local flowers! $65
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, September 25 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Practice your Swedish
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Cocktails at the Castle—Speakeasy Friday, September 25 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Cocktails at the Castle—Speakeasy Expect the unexpected at Cocktails at the Castle—ASI’s signature festival of music, art, and craft. This year’s theme is Speakeasy,... $32
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Fall Garland with Jen Newburg Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Fall Garland with Jen Newburg Make a colorful needle-felted fall garland! Jen Newburg will lead this intergenerational workshop to create a fall-inspired garland. $50
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hand-Sewn Leather Wallets Workshop with Candace LaCosse Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hand-Sewn Leather Wallets Workshop with Candace LaCosse Try leatherworking and head home with a wallet or clutch in this half-day class. $75
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag Workshop with Candace LaCosse Sunday, September 27 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag Workshop with Candace LaCosse Learn the basics of sewing leather while making a sturdy and beautiful tote bag. $115
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Weaving with Natural Materials Sunday, September 27 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Weaving with Natural Materials In this dropoff program, students will gather natural materials that will be woven on a loom to create a natural tapestry $20
2:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Sunday, September 27 | 2:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Discuss Nordic Literature $15
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, September 29 | 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
Featured 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Intro to Leksand-style Embroidery Workshop with Kirsi Manni Featured Wednesday, September 30 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Intro to Leksand-style Embroidery Workshop with Kirsi Manni Try out Leksand style embroidery with visiting artist Kirsi Manni, a textile expert and teacher visiting from Dalarna, Sweden. $130
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Living Folk Costume Traditions Lecture with Kirsi Manni Featured Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Living Folk Costume Traditions Lecture with Kirsi Manni Kirsi Manni, a textile artist, historian, and educator will share about the living tradition of folk costumes in Dalarna, Sweden. $10
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lille Fredag Happy Hour Thursday, October 1 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lille Fredag Happy Hour Join us for the inaugural Lille Fredag happy hour for young adults in the Twin Cities with Nordic roots or...
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Swedish Icons Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Swedish Icons Icons from Swedish History $70
2026-10-02 Featured Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni Featured Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni Featured Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - Sunday, October 4 | 4:00 pm Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni Join visiting artist Kirsi Manni from Dalarna, Sweden, for a weekend of applique and embroidery in the traditional Leksand folk costume style. $340
10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Slöjd & Spiders with Silverwood Park Friday, October 2 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Slöjd & Spiders with Silverwood Park Join ASI at Silverwood Park for a Preschool Program exploring Swedish culture through music, stories, nature, spiders, and Slšjd. $28
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Nordic Music and Dance Workshop with Renee Vaughan Sunday, October 4 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Nordic Music and Dance Workshop with Renee Vaughan Come learn folk music and dance traditions from nyckelharpist and American Scandinavian Foundation Fellow, Renee Vaughan! Free
Featured Thursday, September 3 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sweden’s Election is Upon Us: Who’s Running and Why? with Alexander Fooy $25
Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Design and Weave a Repp Band Workshop with Kerstin Neumuller
Friday, September 18 | 10:00 am - Sunday, September 20 | 4:00 pm Watercolor Portraits Workshop with Tara Sweeney
Friday, September 18 | 10:00 am - Sunday, September 20 | 4:00 pm Watercolor Portraits Workshop with Tara Sweeney
Saturday, September 19 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Willow Knots, Toys, and Baskets with Jake Fee
Friday, September 18 | 10:00 am - Sunday, September 20 | 4:00 pm Watercolor Portraits Workshop with Tara Sweeney
Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Fall Garland with Jen Newburg
Featured Wednesday, September 30 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Intro to Leksand-style Embroidery Workshop with Kirsi Manni $130
Featured Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Living Folk Costume Traditions Lecture with Kirsi Manni $10
Featured Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - Sunday, October 4 | 4:00 pm Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni $340
Featured Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - Sunday, October 4 | 4:00 pm Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni $340
Featured Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - Sunday, October 4 | 4:00 pm Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni $340