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
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Keep Reading Swedish: Kanotklubben (lättläst) – Gunn Edberg-Caldwell January 4, 2027 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Keep Reading Swedish: Kanotklubben (lättläst) – Gunn Edberg-Caldwell Keep up with your Swedish by reading a short Swedish novel with Gunn Edberg-Caldwell. This class meets weekly on Mondays from January 4–25, 2027. $75
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sweden and Swedish for Travelers – Gregg White January 4, 2027 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sweden and Swedish for Travelers – Gregg White Planning a trip to Sweden? Get ready with a brief introduction to the Swedish language and the lovely country where it is spoken. This class meets weekly on Mondays from January 4–25, 2027. $75
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Short Stories in Swedish – Gunn Edberg-Caldwell January 4, 2027 | 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Short Stories in Swedish – Gunn Edberg-Caldwell Read a selection of Short Stories in Swedish with Gunn Edberg-Caldwell. $75
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings January 5, 2027 | 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 Learn Swedish Grammar Review Section 1 – Gregg White January 5, 2027 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Learn Swedish Grammar Review Section 1 – Gregg White Brush up on Swedish grammar in this first of three courses desiigned to build a strong Swedish language foundation. This class meets weekly on Tuesdays from January 5–26, 2027. $75
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Svensk poesi: Modern Poetry in Swedish – Kjerstin Moody January 5, 2027 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Svensk poesi: Modern Poetry in Swedish – Kjerstin Moody Read and discuss Swedish poetry with Kjerstin Moody. Taught in Swedish. This class meets weekly on Tuesdays from January 5–26, 2027. $75
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm SOLD OUT Keep Reading Swedish: Hjärterum (lättläst) – Liz Stopka January 6, 2027 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm SOLD OUT Keep Reading Swedish: Hjärterum (lättläst) – Liz Stopka Read and discuss a Swedish deckare, detective book, with Liz Stopka. This class meets weekly on Wednesdays from January 6–27, 2027. $75
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Vinterhistorietter – Gregg White January 7, 2027 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Vinterhistorietter – Gregg White Read classic Swedish stories with Gregg White in this four-week course. This class meets weekly on Thursdays from January 7–28, 2027. $75
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm January Open Nordic Jam January 7, 2027 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm January Open Nordic Jam Have you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance!
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Learn Swedish Grammar Review Section 3 – Gregg White January 7, 2027 | 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Learn Swedish Grammar Review Section 3 – Gregg White Brush up on Swedish grammar in this third of three courses desiigned to build a strong Swedish language foundation. This class meets weekly on Thursdays from January 7–28, 2027. $75
10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Fika with Patrice Johnson January 8, 2027 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Fika with Patrice Johnson Patrice Johnson introduces preschoolers and their important grown-ups to fika traditions through food, stories, and creative activities. $35
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Intro to Card Weaving Workshop with Josie Cooke January 9, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Intro to Card Weaving Workshop with Josie Cooke Learn about the history and art of card weaving while learning to make a beautiful patterned woven band. $115
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Nordic Table Demo: Cozy Danish Classics with Ian Carr January 9, 2027 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Nordic Table Demo: Cozy Danish Classics with Ian Carr Learn to make cozy classic winter dishes in this lunchtime demonstration class that concludes with a light meal. $85
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bring new life to old family archives – Chris Fischbach January 9, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bring new life to old family archives – Chris Fischbach Bring old family materials—photos, letters, documents—and create something new. Use your family's history as inspiration for your creativity. $40
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Intro to Inkle Loom Weaving with Josie Cooke January 10, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Intro to Inkle Loom Weaving with Josie Cooke Learn to weave bands on an inkle loom, a useful and transportable loom used for weaving bands of all patterns and styles! $115
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Dala Horse Embroidery Sampler January 10, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Dala Horse Embroidery Sampler Join Anna Ruhland in Slšjd Studio to learn a variety of embroidery techniques and stitch designs inspired by the Dala Horse! For students grades 3-5. $25
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Plan a Trip to Scandinavia Talk with Autumn January 10, 2027 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Plan a Trip to Scandinavia Talk with Autumn Heading to Scandinavia? Get the best tips and tricks for planning an incredible experience from traveler and photographer Autumn Carolynn. $25
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings January 12, 2027 | 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 Nordic Table Demo: Intro to Nordic Table with Patrice Johnson January 14, 2027 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Nordic Table Demo: Intro to Nordic Table with Patrice Johnson Join Patrice for an introduction to ASI's Nordic Table program in this demo class. Prepare and share a light meal and explore New Nordic cuisine. $85
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Morphology – Rachel Willson-Broyles January 14, 2027 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Swedish Grammar Intensive: Morphology – Rachel Willson-Broyles Dive deep into Swedish grammar and morphology with Rachel Willson-Broyles. $30
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Intermediate Finnish Conversation – Daniel Haataja January 14, 2027 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Intermediate Finnish Conversation – Daniel Haataja Practice conversations in Finnish with Daniel Haataja to improve your Finnish speaking skills. This class meets weekly on Thursdays from January 14–28, 2027. $60
9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle January 15, 2027 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle Kids at the Castle invites children ages 2–5 to a playful morning of stories, crafts, music, and fun, with museum admission included. $25
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Painting with Swedish Egg Yolk Paint with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist January 15, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Painting with Swedish Egg Yolk Paint with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist Learn to make your own natural paint out of egg yolks, then paint a beautiful flower inspired by Swedish folk paintings. Ages 12+. $65
2027-01-16 Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Swedish Kurbits (Dalmålning) Painting with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Swedish Kurbits (Dalmålning) Painting with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist January 16, 2027 | 10:00 am - January 17, 2027 | 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Swedish Kurbits (Dalmålning) Painting with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist Explore the art of kurbits, or dalmålning, while learning folk painting skills. Students will use acrylics to paint a potted kurbits flower. Ages 14+. $225
9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle January 16, 2027 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle Kids at the Castle invites children ages 2–5 to a playful morning of stories, crafts, music, and fun, with museum admission included. $25
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm Pippi’s After Christmas Party January 16, 2027 | 12:30 pm - 2:15 pm Pippi’s After Christmas Party Discover the Swedish tradition of julgransplundring with Pippi's After Christmas Party, a joyful celebration of music, creativity, and togetherness. $25
2027-01-16 Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Swedish Kurbits (Dalmålning) Painting with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Swedish Immersion Day January 17, 2027 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Swedish Immersion Day Immerse yourself in Swedish for the day in this day camp for adult language learners led by instructors Kjerstin Moody and Liz Stopka. $90
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Dala Horse Decoration January 17, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Dala Horse Decoration Kids grades K-2 can explore handcraft in Starting with Slšjd. This month's focus is practicing beginner embroidery and sewing skills on felt. $20
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle-Felted Tiny Snowman January 17, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle-Felted Tiny Snowman Chill out by making a needle-felted snowman perfect for imaginative play or display! Kids aged 9-17 invited to join alongside an adult. $55
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings January 19, 2027 | 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: Beyond Bread – Cooking and Baking with Rye with Kristi Bissell January 21, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nordic Table Demo: Beyond Bread – Cooking and Baking with Rye with Kristi Bissell Go beyond breads to explore how to put rye—an important ingredient in the Nordic Kitchen—to use in cookies, breads, and savory dishes. $25
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night January 21, 2027 | 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 Intro to Swedish – Liz Stopka January 21, 2027 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Intro to Swedish – Liz Stopka Learn basic Swedish in this introductory course with Liz Stopka. $30
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Chi Westfelt Featured January 22, 2027 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Chi Westfelt Award-winning New York-based Swedish-Vietnamese singer and composer, Chi Westfelt, makes her ASI debut! $35
9:15 am - 10:15 am Baby Jams January 22, 2027 | 9:15 am - 10:15 am Baby Jams Baby Jams invites infants and their important grown-ups to explore Remember When through music and movement with ASI and MacPhail educators. $35
9:15 am - 10:15 am Baby Jams January 23, 2027 | 9:15 am - 10:15 am Baby Jams Baby Jams invites infants and their important grown-ups to explore Remember When through music and movement with ASI and MacPhail educators. $35
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Skinnfell – The Printed Sheepskin Workshop with Becky Utecht and Sue Flanders January 23, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Skinnfell – The Printed Sheepskin Workshop with Becky Utecht and Sue Flanders Learn about the history of Norwegian embellished sheepskins, or skinnfell, while block printing and finishing a tanned sheepskin about 22" by 32". $115
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings January 26, 2027 | 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 - 8:00 pm How Sweden Works: Democracy and the Right to Vote – Alexander Fooy January 28, 2027 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm How Sweden Works: Democracy and the Right to Vote – Alexander Fooy Dive into modern Swedish political system and how the currents driving modern Swedish politics have their roots in these now long-ago social trends. $25
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Creative Darning and Mending with Riley Kleve January 28, 2027 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Creative Darning and Mending with Riley Kleve Practice basic techniques to darn knit cloth and mend woven cloth, to add color, pattern, and new life to well-loved clothing. Ages 16+. $65
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Dipped Beeswax Taper Candles with Sara Wait January 31, 2027 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Dipped Beeswax Taper Candles with Sara Wait Join Slow Burn founder Sara Wait for a hands-on workshop centered around the art of dipping beeswax taper candles, using... $75
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nordic Book Circle January 31, 2027 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Discuss Nordic Literature $15
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to Northern Sámi – Áila O’Loughlin January 31, 2027 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to Northern Sámi – Áila O’Loughlin Learn the basics of the Northern Sámi language in this introductory course with Áila O'Loughlin. Families welcome! $30
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
January 4, 2027 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Keep Reading Swedish: Kanotklubben (lättläst) – Gunn Edberg-Caldwell
January 9, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Intro to Card Weaving Workshop with Josie Cooke
January 10, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Intro to Inkle Loom Weaving with Josie Cooke
January 15, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Painting with Swedish Egg Yolk Paint with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
January 16, 2027 | 10:00 am - January 17, 2027 | 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Swedish Kurbits (Dalmålning) Painting with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
January 16, 2027 | 10:00 am - January 17, 2027 | 5:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Swedish Kurbits (Dalmålning) Painting with Pieper Fleck Bloomquist
January 17, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Needle-Felted Tiny Snowman
January 21, 2027 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nordic Table Demo: Beyond Bread – Cooking and Baking with Rye with Kristi Bissell
January 23, 2027 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Skinnfell – The Printed Sheepskin Workshop with Becky Utecht and Sue Flanders
January 28, 2027 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm How Sweden Works: Democracy and the Right to Vote – Alexander Fooy
January 28, 2027 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Creative Darning and Mending with Riley Kleve
January 31, 2027 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Dipped Beeswax Taper Candles with Sara Wait