10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, December 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
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Chip Carved Ornaments with Paul Anderson and Mike Hughes Wednesday, December 2 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Chip Carved Ornaments with Paul Anderson and Mike Hughes Explore the technique of Scandinavian style chip carving to decorate several small wooden ornaments over three evening sessions. Ages 18+ $115
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Table Demo: Edible Evergreens with Maria Wesserle Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Table Demo: Edible Evergreens with Maria Wesserle Ever eaten a pine tree? Many parts are indeed edible, so let forager Maria Wesserle guide the way in identifying, harvesting, and preparing them. $25
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Local Holiday Wreath with Elle Sullivan Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Local Holiday Wreath with Elle Sullivan Celebrate the season by working alongside farmer-florist Elle to build a unique holiday wreath using local evergreens and dried florals. Ages 18+ $65
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm December Open Nordic Jam Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm December Open Nordic Jam Have you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance!
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, December 4 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Practice your Swedish
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Julmarknad – Preview Night Friday, December 4 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Julmarknad – Preview Night The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December. $40
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Julmarknad – Saturday Market & Festival Saturday, December 5 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Julmarknad – Saturday Market & Festival The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December. $24
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Julmarknad – Sunday Market & Festival Sunday, December 6 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Julmarknad – Sunday Market & Festival The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December. $24
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, December 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nordic Table Demo: Glögg Party with Kristi Bissell Thursday, December 10 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nordic Table Demo: Glögg Party with Kristi Bissell Celebrate the season Swedish style with a glšggmingle or Mulled Wine Party! Kristi will share some of her favorite seasonal recipes. $25
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Nordic Table Demo: A Jolly Troll Julbord with Patrice Johnson and Carole Jean Anderson Thursday, December 10 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Nordic Table Demo: A Jolly Troll Julbord with Patrice Johnson and Carole Jean Anderson Delicately spiced meatballs are a hallmark of Swedish Christmas tables—make sure you have recipes up your sleeve that can be adapted for all guests! $85
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Ornament with Kim Burnham Thursday, December 10 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Ornament with Kim Burnham ASI's Craft and Cocktails workshops are fun and approachable sessions in community. Join potter Kim Burnham to carve and paint a ceramic ornament. $70
9:15 am - 10:00 am Babies at the Castle Friday, December 11 | 9:15 am - 10:00 am Babies at the Castle Caregivers and infants experience ASI's holiday exhibition through guided exploration, sensory play, and hands-on activities together $21
10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Lucia’s Legend Friday, December 11 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Lucia’s Legend ASI's Preschool Program encourages families to experience Swedish art and culture together. In December we'll explore the legend of Saint Lucia. $30
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Handmade Giftwrap with Jeanne McGee Friday, December 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Handmade Giftwrap with Jeanne McGee Carve a set of stamps and create your own festive gift tags, gift bags, wrapping paper, and more in this hands-on two-hour workshop. $70
9:15 am - 10:00 am Babies at the Castle Saturday, December 12 | 9:15 am - 10:00 am Babies at the Castle Caregivers and infants experience ASI's holiday experience through guided exploration, sensory play, and hands-on activities together $21
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm SOLD OUT Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle Felted Holiday Tomte Workshop with Jen Newburg Saturday, December 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm SOLD OUT Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle Felted Holiday Tomte Workshop with Jen Newburg Needle felt a sweet woolly tomte to take home with you this holiday season in this hands on workshop. $65
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lucia Celebration Concert Saturday, December 12 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lucia Celebration Concert Share the warmth of Swedish holiday music through songs of hope, light, and community at ASI's annual Lucia Celebration Concert in Larson Hall. $25
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Jultomte with Matt Bruch Sunday, December 13 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Jultomte with Matt Bruch Learn to carve a charming little Tomte, just like the whimsical figure featured in the old folk stories! This class...
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, December 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
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Thursday, December 17 | 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
9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar Friday, December 18 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar Kids at the Castle invites children ages 2–5 to a playful morning of stories, crafts, music, and fun, with museum admission included.
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Winter Solstice Friday, December 18 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Winter Solstice Mark the shortest day and longest night of the year with ASI's signature Winter Solstice Celebration. $30
9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar Saturday, December 19 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar Kids at the Castle invites children ages 2–5 to a playful morning of stories, crafts, music, and fun, with museum admission included.
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Heart with Maeve Gathje Saturday, December 19 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Heart with Maeve Gathje In this beginner-level course, students will make a sweet wooden heart decoration in the tradition of Scandinavian-style flat plane carving. $55
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Flat Plane Carved Ornaments with Maeve Gathje Saturday, December 19 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Flat Plane Carved Ornaments with Maeve Gathje Try your hand at carving while creating unique wooden ornaments using Scandinavian-style flat plane carving. Ages 16+ or 11-15 alongside an adult. $65
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Globe Luminaries with Judy McDowell Sunday, December 20 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Globe Luminaries with Judy McDowell Use wet felting techniques to make a felted wool globe luminary, which can be illuminated from within to bring a cozy glow to your home. Ages 16+ $100
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Straw Craft Sunday, December 20 | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Straw Craft Kids grades K-2 can explore handcraft in Starting with Slšjd. This month's focus is making holiday decorations, like tomte or the Julbock, from straw! $20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday Julbord Dinner Sunday, December 20 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday Julbord Dinner Skip cooking at home and find tastes that will please everyone at one of the region's best holiday smorgasbords. $95
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, December 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
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle Felted Tiny Tomte and Friend Tuesday, December 22 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle Felted Tiny Tomte and Friend Needle-felt a sweet little woolen Tomte and critter friend with needle felter Jen Newburg! This class is for kids aged 9-17 alongside an adult. $55
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, December 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
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carved Spreaders and Spatulas with Maeve Gathje January 2, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carved Spreaders and Spatulas with Maeve Gathje Carve some useful kitchen tools while trying out the basic tools and techniques of Scandinavian green woodcarving. Ages 14-15 with adult or 16+ $115
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Start Carving Tiny Folk with Maeve Gathje January 3, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Start Carving Tiny Folk with Maeve Gathje Get started with flat plane figure carving in the Scandinavian style carving and painting tiny characters! Ages 14-15 with adult or 16+. $115
Wednesday, December 2 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Chip Carved Ornaments with Paul Anderson and Mike Hughes
Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Local Holiday Wreath with Elle Sullivan
Thursday, December 10 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Nordic Table Demo: A Jolly Troll Julbord with Patrice Johnson and Carole Jean Anderson
Thursday, December 10 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Ornament with Kim Burnham
Friday, December 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Handmade Giftwrap with Jeanne McGee
Saturday, December 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm SOLD OUT Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle Felted Holiday Tomte Workshop with Jen Newburg
Sunday, December 13 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Jultomte with Matt Bruch
Saturday, December 19 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Heart with Maeve Gathje
Saturday, December 19 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Flat Plane Carved Ornaments with Maeve Gathje
Sunday, December 20 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Globe Luminaries with Judy McDowell
Tuesday, December 22 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle Felted Tiny Tomte and Friend
January 2, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carved Spreaders and Spatulas with Maeve Gathje
January 3, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Start Carving Tiny Folk with Maeve Gathje