6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Dish with Kim Burnham Thursday, April 2 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Dish with Kim Burnham Join potter Kim Burnham of Imokim Pottery to decorate a ceramic dish with the sgraffitio technique. $65
10:00 am - 11:30 am (SOLD OUT) Preschool Program: Easter Witches, Feathers, and Fun Friday, April 3 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am (SOLD OUT) Preschool Program: Easter Witches, Feathers, and Fun Preschoolers and their favorite grown-ups explore Swedish and Swedish-American Easter traditions through stories, hands-on activities, and festive crafts. $29.95
9:00 am - 10:30 am (SOLD OUT) Easter at the Castle – Morning Saturday, April 4 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am (SOLD OUT) Easter at the Castle – Morning Join us for the Twin Cities' only Easter egg hunt at a Castle! Enjoy stories, games and crafts. Register by March 9. $20
10:00 am - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Intro to Bookbinding Workshop with Skyler Hawkins Saturday, April 4 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Intro to Bookbinding Workshop with Skyler Hawkins Learn several easy bookbinding techniques for creating your own journals, notebooks, or sketchbooks. $80
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (SOLD OUT)Easter at the Castle – Afternoon Saturday, April 4 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (SOLD OUT)Easter at the Castle – Afternoon Join us for an outdoor egg hunt on a fenced-in lawn! Enjoy stories, games, and crafts. Register by March 9. $20
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A Sri Lankan Feast with Heather Jansz Thursday, April 9 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm A Sri Lankan Feast with Heather Jansz Taste the flavors of Sri Lanka in this evening class with Heather Jansz, the Curry Diva! $80
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, April 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
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Oda Voltersvik Saturday, April 11 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Oda Voltersvik Join us for the ASI debut of internationally acclaimed Norwegian concert pianist Oda Voltersvik! $35
Featured 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm GIEĐAIN | IN THE HANDS: Film Screening with Artist Tia Keobounpheng Featured Sunday, April 12 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm GIEĐAIN | IN THE HANDS: Film Screening with Artist Tia Keobounpheng Join artist Tia Keobounpheng for a screening of her project, GIEĐAIN, followed by a talk about returning to her ancestral village in Swedish Sápmi. $1
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Weaving with Rya Knots Sunday, April 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Weaving with Rya Knots Learn rya weaving with ASI instructor Anna Ruhland $25
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Intergenerational Needle Felted Spring Scene Workshop with Jen Newburg Sunday, April 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Intergenerational Needle Felted Spring Scene Workshop with Jen Newburg Join felter Jen Newburg for this intergenerational class, where kids and their special adults can try out "painting with wool" together. $55
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Canceled) Beginning Flat Plane Figure Carving Workshop with Jock Holmen Tuesday, April 14 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Canceled) Beginning Flat Plane Figure Carving Workshop with Jock Holmen Get started with Scandinavian style flat plane figure carving in this three-week beginner workshop. $135
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, April 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
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CANCELED) New Nordic Raw Demo with Scott Graden Tuesday, April 14 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CANCELED) New Nordic Raw Demo with Scott Graden Try new takes on Nordic cuisine with a menu built around raw preparations of fish, vegetables, and meats.
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Thursday, April 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 [SOLD OUT] Indian Home Cooking with Subash Yadav Thursday, April 16 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Indian Home Cooking with Subash Yadav Join local home cook and Khazana gallery owner Anju Kataria for an evening of sharing family recipes and stories. $80
Featured 9:00 am - 10:00 am Puppets at the Castle Featured Friday, April 17 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Puppets at the Castle Families enjoy an hour of puppet storytelling and hands-on art with In the Heart of the Beast at the American Swedish Institute. Museum admission included $30
9:00 am - 10:00 am Puppets at the Castle Saturday, April 18 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Puppets at the Castle Families enjoy an hour of puppet storytelling and hands-on art with In the Heart of the Beast at the American Swedish Institute. Museum admission included $30
10:00 am - 3:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Nordic Medicine from Trees Workshop with Gigi Risberg Stafne Saturday, April 18 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Nordic Medicine from Trees Workshop with Gigi Risberg Stafne Join herbalist Gigi Risberg Stafne to learn more about eight common medicinal trees and shrubs. $90
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm [SOLD OUT] Starting with Slöjd: Introduction to Weaving with Rya Knots Sunday, April 19 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm [SOLD OUT] Starting with Slöjd: Introduction to Weaving with Rya Knots Learn rya weaving with ASI instructor Anna Ruhland $20
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CANCELED) Knit Silk Ruffled Cuff Workshop with Wendy Johnson Sunday, April 19 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CANCELED) Knit Silk Ruffled Cuff Workshop with Wendy Johnson Knit lace like a Victorian Swede! In this class, knitters will create unique ruffled cuffs based on historical garments. $75
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Colorful Wool Embroidery Workshop with Tasha Miller Griffith Tuesday, April 21 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Colorful Wool Embroidery Workshop with Tasha Miller Griffith Add color and texture to clothing in this day long wool embroidery class. $115
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, April 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
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (CANCELED) Spring Finnish Standards Demo with Kristi Bissell Thursday, April 23 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (CANCELED) Spring Finnish Standards Demo with Kristi Bissell Celebrate spring, Finnish style, with two stand out dishes. $25
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Intro to Kolrosing Workshop with Liesl Chatman Thursday, April 23 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Intro to Kolrosing Workshop with Liesl Chatman Try out kolrosing, a wood embellishment technique likened to tattooing on wood. $70
Featured 9:00 am - 10:00 am Baby Yoga at the Castle with Blooma Featured Friday, April 24 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Baby Yoga at the Castle with Blooma Caregivers and babies ages 0-18 months enjoy yoga with Amy Kelley of Blooma in the Castle, blending movement, relaxaton, and connection. $29
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, April 24 | 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
9:00 am - 10:00 am Baby Yoga at the Castle with Blooma Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Baby Yoga at the Castle with Blooma Caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months enjoy yoga with Amy Kelley of Blooma in the Castle, blending movement, relaxaton, and connection. $29
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Milk Paint Basics Workshop with Maeve Gathje Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Milk Paint Basics Workshop with Maeve Gathje This class will cover basic techniques for mixing, applying and finishing milk paint to add durable color to woodenware, furniture, or even walls! $125
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Start Knitting Swedish Style Workshop with Wendy Johnson Saturday, April 25 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Start Knitting Swedish Style Workshop with Wendy Johnson Pick up a new hobby while being inspried by Swedish knitting traditions. $80
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Carve a Hnefatafl Game Set Workshop with Maeve Gathje Sunday, April 26 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Carve a Hnefatafl Game Set Workshop with Maeve Gathje Carve and paint your own Hnefatafl game set in this one-day woodcarving workshop open to all skill levels. $115
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Foraging for Beginners Lecture with Maria Wesserle Sunday, April 26 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Foraging for Beginners Lecture with Maria Wesserle Join seasoned forager Maria Wesserle to learn more about foraging guidelines, helpful tools, and resources to focus on when starting your foraging journey. $45
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Sunday, April 26 | 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
Featured 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valborg Spring Dance Featured Tuesday, April 28 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Valborg Spring Dance Celebrate the Swedish holiday, Valborgsmässoafton, with a hop, leap and twirl at ASI’s first Valborg Spring Dance! $15
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, April 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 [SOLD OUT] The Art of the Smörgås Demo with Patrice Johnson Thursday, April 30 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm [SOLD OUT] The Art of the Smörgås Demo with Patrice Johnson Dive into the world of the smörgås, Swedish open-faced sandwiches, from the most classic toppings to some fun Midwestern twists. $80
Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Mini Makers Featured Friday, May 1 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Preschool Program: Mini Makers Prescholers ages 3-5 and their favorite grownups join Jen Newburg to explore Swedish culture, creating needle-felted projects in a fun slöjd class. $38.95
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Family Häng: Valborg Friday, May 1 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Family Häng: Valborg Join ASI for a relaxed Valborg celebration outdoors. Sing Swedish songs, enjoy the bonfire, and cook over an open flames with family and friends. $25
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Willow Tension Trays Workshop with Skyler Hawkins Saturday, May 2 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Willow Tension Trays Workshop with Skyler Hawkins Try out an easy introductory basketry project by making a multipurpose tray out of willow. $75
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Beach Inspired Fused Glass Plates with Susan Tracy Sunday, May 3 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Beach Inspired Fused Glass Plates with Susan Tracy Learn about the art of glass fusing while crafting a pair of small beach inspired plates. $75
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Woven Baskets Sunday, May 3 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Woven Baskets Learn basket weaving with ASI instructor Anna Ruhland $25
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Plan a Trip to Scandinavia with Autumn Carolynn Sunday, May 3 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Plan a Trip to Scandinavia with Autumn Carolynn Join experienced traveler and photographer Autumn Carolynn for a crash course in planning a trip to Scandinavia! $25
Thursday, April 2 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carve and Paint a Ceramic Dish with Kim Burnham
Friday, April 3 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am (SOLD OUT) Preschool Program: Easter Witches, Feathers, and Fun
Featured Sunday, April 12 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm GIEĐAIN | IN THE HANDS: Film Screening with Artist Tia Keobounpheng $1
Sunday, April 12 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Intergenerational Needle Felted Spring Scene Workshop with Jen Newburg
Tuesday, April 14 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Canceled) Beginning Flat Plane Figure Carving Workshop with Jock Holmen
Saturday, April 18 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Nordic Medicine from Trees Workshop with Gigi Risberg Stafne
Sunday, April 19 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm [SOLD OUT] Starting with Slöjd: Introduction to Weaving with Rya Knots