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Anna Ruhland

Anna Ruhland is one of ASI’s Youth Handcraft program instructors. She is a lifelong St. Paul resident and loves storytelling, puppets and exploring new crafts with kids.

Upcoming Events

  • Slöjd Studio: Felted Luminaries

    American Swedish Institute
    Youth & Family

    In this dropoff program, young makers will learn wet felting techniques to create wool luminaries.

    $25
  • Slöjd Studio: Felted Badges and Baubles

    American Swedish Institute
    Youth & Family

    In this dropoff program, young makers will use needle felting to create unique badges and baubles that can be displayed on clothing or backpacks.

    $25
  • Starting with Slöjd: Straw Craft

    American Swedish Institute
    Youth & Family

    Kids grades K-2 can explore handcraft in Starting with Slšjd. This month's focus is making holiday decorations, like tomte or the Julbock, from straw!

    $20
  • Slöjd Studio: Straw Craft

    American Swedish Institute
    Youth & Family

    Join Anna Ruhland in Slšjd Studio to explore working with straw to make decorations inspired by Swedish holiday dŽcor. For students grades 3-5.

    $25
  • Slöjd Studio: Dala Horse Embroidery Sampler

    American Swedish Institute
    Youth & Family

    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
  • Starting with Slöjd: Dala Horse Decoration

    American Swedish Institute
    Youth & Family

    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
  • Starting with Slöjd: Paper Quilled Valentines

    Youth & Family

    Kids grades K-2 can explore handcraft in Starting with Slšjd. This month's focus is creating Valentine's Day cards using the art of paper quilling.

    $20
  • Slöjd Studio: Tin Embossed Heart Garlands

    American Swedish Institute
    Youth & Family

    Join Anna Ruhland in Slöjd Studio to learn the basic techniques of tin embossing and make a garland of handmade hearts. For students grades 3-5.

    $25
Close-up of hands holding a shoe last and using a small knife to shape or trim the material. The shoe last is blue with a wooden underside, and the person appears to be working on it carefully.

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