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SUMMARY:Babies at the Castle: Eyes as Big as Plates
DESCRIPTION:Experience the surreal photography of Finnish-Norwegian artists Riitta Ilkonen and Karoline Hjorth in the new exhibition Eyes as Big as Plates with an infant. Caregivers and babies up to 18 months connect with this exhibition\, which showcases humans in harmony with nature through whimsical portraits that explore who we are and where we belong. ASI educators guide caregivers and babies through each stop\, offering fun\, age-appropriate activities that foster connection with the art and with each other. Caregivers leave strollers behind and carry infants to engage with the portraits at eye level\, supporting early visual learning and developmental growth. The tour builds curiosity\, interpretation\, and imagination through purposeful observation. \nAdditional information:  \n\nThe program includes a 30-minute guided tour\, followed by 15 minutes of sensory play in the Castle before it opens to the public.\nMuseum admission is included\, allowing participants to explore the exhibition\, the Turnblad Mansion\, the Family Gallery\, and ASI’s outdoor\, fenced-in spaces.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/babies-at-the-castle-eyes-as-big-as-plates-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Sápmi Today with Christian Hans Pedersen
DESCRIPTION:The Sámi (Northern Sámi: Sápmelaččat or Sámit) are the only recognized Indigenous people in Europe\, whose lands\, Sápmi\, are claimed and divided by the Norwegian\, Swedish\, Finnish\, and Russian nation-states. Despite the central roles they’ve played in the political\, economic\, and cultural histories of Northern Europe\, the Sámi are commonly depicted as ahistorical wildlings whose lands are an unused frontier\, ripe for development. This engaging series of lectures illuminates how untrue those depictions are. \nAbout the series: \n\nIn “Sámi History 101\,” we’ll examine the fundamentals of Sámi history and culture\, surveying oral histories\, subsistence practices\, societal organization\, and Sámi cultural icons.\nIn session two\, “Sámi History 102\,” we’ll expand on the topics in session one by inspecting how historical relations and archaeological\, linguistic\, and genetic studies contribute to the study of Sámi history.\nIn “Sámi Histories of Colonization\,” we’ll dive into how encroachment\, taxation\, and borders\, among others\, constructed and construct Fennoscandic colonialisms\, creating a timeline of how colonization has looked and still looks in Sápmi.\nIn the final segment\, “Sápmi Today\,” we’ll trace those legacies to the present to contextualize Sámi survivance\, or survival through resistance\, by examining political organizing\, rights\, and contemporary forms of colonization in Sápmi.\n\nAdditional information: \n\nA recommended reading and media list will be mailed out to all participants following the first session.\nThese live lectures will be held on Wednesday evenings over Zoom.\nAttendance requires a reliable internet connection and a device with audio and video functionality.\nAdvanced registration required; each lecture has a separate registration.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sapmi-today-with-christian-hans-pedersen/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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SUMMARY:Painted Ceramic Bowls Workshop with Sue Flanders
DESCRIPTION:Make your own porridge bowls in this evening-long class! Decorate your bowl with any pattern\, from the charmingly iconic Dala horse to abstract patterns. Potter Sue Flanders will prepare two simple bisque ware bowls that hold about six to eight ounces of porridge or ice cream for each student. With plenty of inspiration from Sue\, students will use colorful underglazes to paint any pattern they choose\, whether they bring patterns from home or use one provided by the instructor. The students will coat the bowls with a clear glaze at the end of class to create a durable surface. Sue will fire the bowls after class and return them to ASI for pickup a few weeks later. \nAdditional information: \n\nAll materials are covered by a $30 materials fee due in class. Sue will fire the bowls after class in her studio. About two weeks later\, they will be returned to ASI for pick up.\nSkill level: Open to all skill levels.\nAges: Suitable for ages 14+. A discounted ticket price is available for youth 14-17 at checkout.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/painted-ceramic-bowls-workshop-with-sue-flanders/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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SUMMARY:Morgondopp / Morning Dip
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, join Liz Stopka on four early Friday mornings for a morgondopp (morning dip) in the lake before starting your day. Meet the group at Cedar Lake East Beach. Bring your own coffee and stick around for a fika with other attendees after your swim. Free; no advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/morgondopp-morning-dip/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Offsite
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning,Other
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