10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, May 5 | 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 May Open Nordic Jam Thursday, May 7 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm May 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, May 8 | 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
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Book Launch – The First Lady Next Door, A memoir of Iceland, identity, and unexpected adventure Saturday, May 9 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Book Launch – The First Lady Next Door, A memoir of Iceland, identity, and unexpected adventure Join us for a book launch event celebrating Eliza Reid's new book, The First Lady Next Door, a memoir of... $10
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Canceled) Swedish Pop Divas Drag Brunch with Sasha Cassadine & Friends Sunday, May 10 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Canceled) Swedish Pop Divas Drag Brunch with Sasha Cassadine & Friends Celebrate Eurovision in style at ASI’s Swedish Pop Divas Drag Brunch!
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, May 12 | 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 Cardamom Bread Demo with Kristi Bissell Thursday, May 14 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nordic Cardamom Bread Demo with Kristi Bissell Whether you call it pulla, kardemumumabröd, or coffee bread, a classic Nordic bread combines floral cardamom, a crunchy sugar topping, and a beautiful braided presentation. $25
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Vase with Kim Burnham Thursday, May 14 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Vase with Kim Burnham Join potter Kim Burnham of Imokim Pottery to decorate a ceramic vase with carved and decorated details. $70
9:00 am - 10:00 am (CANCELED) Dream of Owls Friday, May 15 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am (CANCELED) Dream of Owls Seth Eberle returns to ASI with Dream of Owls. Families enjoy a magical puppet show where Theo faces fears, blending learning, creativity, and fun. $30
9:00 am - 10:00 am (CANCELED) Dream of Owls Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am (CANCELED) Dream of Owls Seth Eberle returns to ASI with Dream of Owls. Families enjoy a magical puppet show where Theo faces fears, blending learning, creativity, and fun. $30
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intro to Stake and Strand Willow Basketry Workshop with Skyler Hawkins Saturday, May 16 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intro to Stake and Strand Willow Basketry Workshop with Skyler Hawkins This course will teach beginners how to weave their first stake and strand willow basket over two days. $225
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm [SOLD OUT] Starting with Slöjd: Spring Wreaths Sunday, May 17 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm [SOLD OUT] Starting with Slöjd: Spring Wreaths Make spring wreaths with ASI instructor Anna Ruhland $20
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Kristian Bugge with WB Reid Sunday, May 17 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Kristian Bugge with WB Reid Danish fiddling phenom, Kristian Bugge, returns to ASI for a special evening of music! $35
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, May 19 | 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 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mexican Comfort Food Demo with Manny Gonzalez Featured Thursday, May 21 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mexican Comfort Food Demo with Manny Gonzalez Join Manny Gonzalez of South Minneapolis institution Manny's Tortas for an intro to some of Manny's favorite recipes. $80
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Thursday, May 21 | 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 Makers Night Thursday, May 21 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 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
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, May 22 | 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
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to Green Woodcarving Workshop with Maeve Gathje Friday, May 22 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to Green Woodcarving Workshop with Maeve Gathje This quick intro class covers the basics of using a carving knife and working with “green” or fresh wood while making a small butter spreader. $75
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Carve a Veggie Workshop with Maeve Gathje Saturday, May 23 | 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
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Intergenerational Clay Fairy Garden Fun Workshop with Sue Flanders Saturday, May 23 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Intergenerational Clay Fairy Garden Fun Workshop with Sue Flanders Get your fairy garden ready for spring! Kids ages 9-17 and their special adults are invited to make a dozen tiny clay decorations perfect for tucking in a potted plant, fairy garden, or just on a shelf. $55
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Needle Felted Pocket Tomte and Friend with Jen Newburg Sunday, May 24 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Needle Felted Pocket Tomte and Friend with Jen Newburg Make the sweetest little woolly tomte and a sweet critter friend ready for imaginative play in this intergenerational needle felting class. $55
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, May 26 | 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 Intro to Bowls on the Spring Pole Lathe Workshop with David Susag Wednesday, May 27 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intro to Bowls on the Spring Pole Lathe Workshop with David Susag Join bowl turner David Susag for a three-day introduction to the foot powered, spring pole lathe with an emphasis on creating Nordic style bowls. $325
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spring City Foraging Workshop with Maria Wesserle Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spring City Foraging Workshop with Maria Wesserle Join Marina of Four Seasons Foraging to explore the urban environment in search of wild foods. $45
Featured 9:15 am - 10:15 am Baby Jams Featured Friday, May 29 | 9:15 am - 10:15 am Baby Jams Join MacPhail and ASI for Baby Jams! Caregivers and infants sing, play, and explore music and art with babies in front-facing carriers. $40
9:15 am - 10:15 am Baby Jams Saturday, May 30 | 9:15 am - 10:15 am Baby Jams Join MacPhail and ASI for Baby Jams! Caregivers and infants sing, play, and explore music and art with babies in front-facing carriers. $40
10:00 am - 5:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Intro to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop with Josie Cooke Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Intro to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop with Josie Cooke Learn to weave on an inkle loom, a useful and transportable loom used for weaving bands. $115
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Drop Spindle Spinning with Josie Cooke Sunday, May 31 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Drop Spindle Spinning with Josie Cooke Discover the history and art of spinning yarn by hand using a bottom whorl spindle. $115
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Sunday, May 31 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Contemporary Nordic literature is full of diverse literary voices, styles, and genres. This September 2025 through May 2026 the ASI... $10
Saturday, May 9 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Book Launch – The First Lady Next Door, A memoir of Iceland, identity, and unexpected adventure
Sunday, May 10 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Canceled) Swedish Pop Divas Drag Brunch with Sasha Cassadine & Friends
Thursday, May 14 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Vase with Kim Burnham
Saturday, May 16 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intro to Stake and Strand Willow Basketry Workshop with Skyler Hawkins
Saturday, May 23 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Intergenerational Clay Fairy Garden Fun Workshop with Sue Flanders
Sunday, May 24 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Intergenerational Needle Felted Pocket Tomte and Friend with Jen Newburg
Wednesday, May 27 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intro to Bowls on the Spring Pole Lathe Workshop with David Susag
Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Intro to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop with Josie Cooke