10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, July 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
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, August 4 | 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
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Keep Reading Swedish: Elin Wägner’s Pennskaftet (lättläst) with Kjerstin Moody Tuesday, August 4 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Keep Reading Swedish: Elin Wägner’s Pennskaftet (lättläst) with Kjerstin Moody Read an abridged Swedish novel $70
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Modern Poetry in Swedish with Kjerstin Moody Tuesday, August 4 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Modern Poetry in Swedish with Kjerstin Moody Dive into the rich trove of poetry written in Swedish $70
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm August Open Nordic Jam Thursday, August 6 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm August Open Nordic Jam Have you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance!
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, August 11 | 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 - 8:30 pm Intro to Floral Centerpieces Workshop with Elle Sullivan Featured Thursday, August 13 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Intro to Floral Centerpieces Workshop with Elle Sullivan Design your own seasonal floral centerpiece in this beginner-friendly class led by Elle Sullivan, farmer-florist at Mellifera Flowers, $65
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Passport to Sweden: A Swedish language and culture camp Thursday, August 13 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Passport to Sweden: A Swedish language and culture camp Campers ages 6–10 “travel” across Sweden while learning new vocabulary through songs, games, food, and activities rooted in modern Swedish culture. $92
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Turkish Breakfast Demo with Rana Olson Thursday, August 13 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Turkish Breakfast Demo with Rana Olson Join Rana for an Our Shared Table demo featuring Turkish breakfast favorites! $85
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, August 14 | 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
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Stenciled Bento Bag Workshop with Kirsten Aune Saturday, August 15 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Stenciled Bento Bag Workshop with Kirsten Aune Dive into the art of fabric stenciling with inspiration from instructor and textile artist Kirsten Aune’s colorful, Scandinavian-inspired patterns. $90
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CANCELED) Boreal Plant Walk in North Sámi and English with Dr. Áila O’Loughlin Saturday, August 15 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CANCELED) Boreal Plant Walk in North Sámi and English with Dr. Áila O’Loughlin Learn plant names in North Sámi and English $25
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Intro to Swedish Linen Workshop with Wendy Johnson Sunday, August 16 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Intro to Swedish Linen Workshop with Wendy Johnson Learn about the rich, storied history of Swedish flax growing and linen processing from ancient times to today. $75
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Needle Felted Magic Wands Sunday, August 16 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Needle Felted Magic Wands Anna Ruhland leads a class for students to learn needle felting skills for making magic wands. $20
9:00 am - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Handcraft Camp Monday, August 17 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Handcraft Camp Young makers ages 8–12 dive deeper into slöjd, creating with wood, textiles, and more. This multi-day camp helps kids develop new skills and creativity at a slower pace. $380
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, August 18 | 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 SOLD OUT Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 1 with Gregg White Tuesday, August 18 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm SOLD OUT Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 1 with Gregg White Refresh your Swedish grammar before fall term $70
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 2 with Gregg White Tuesday, August 18 | 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 2 with Gregg White Refresh your Swedish grammar before fall term $70
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 3 with Gregg White Thursday, August 20 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 3 with Gregg White Refresh your Swedish before fall term $70
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Thursday, August 20 | 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] Nordic Table on a Stick Demo with Patrice Johnson Thursday, August 20 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm [SOLD OUT] Nordic Table on a Stick Demo with Patrice Johnson Get ready for deep fried delicacies and food on a stick in Patrice Johnson's State Fair-inspired demonstration class. $80
Featured 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Summer Fun Featured Friday, August 21 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Kids at the Castle: Summer Fun It's a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle offers storytime, crafts, music, and more for kids ages 2-5. Activities may be outdoors. $20
10:00 am - 11:30 am Golden Mile Walking Tour Tuesday, August 25 | 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, August 25 | 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 - 9:00 pm ASI Annual Crayfish Party Featured Friday, August 28 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ASI Annual Crayfish Party Get ready to celebrate the end of summer with a Swedish-style crayfish party, complete with party hats and drinking songs! $85
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...
Tuesday, August 4 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Keep Reading Swedish: Elin Wägner’s Pennskaftet (lättläst) with Kjerstin Moody
Featured Thursday, August 13 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Intro to Floral Centerpieces Workshop with Elle Sullivan $65
Saturday, August 15 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CANCELED) Boreal Plant Walk in North Sámi and English with Dr. Áila O’Loughlin
Tuesday, August 18 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm SOLD OUT Learn Swedish Grammar Review: Section 1 with Gregg White
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