Saturday, December 13 | 9:15 am - 10:00 am (SOLD OUT) Babies at the Castle: Tomte Tales American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Caregivers and babies join educators for Tomte Tales—fun activities, sensory play, and museum admission included. $20.95
Saturday, December 13 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Tomte’s Treats – Felted Ornaments American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Felter Jen will lead kids and their adults through the process of shaping and decorating their tomte using the magical technique of needle felting. $55.00
Sunday, December 14 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Embroidered Tomte and Friends American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids (grades 3–5) will make a Tomte or another creature inspired by the holiday exhibition. $25.00
Sunday, December 14 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CANCELED) Cross-Stitch a Scandinavian Folk Art Animal American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft In this workshop, students will learn cross-stitch techniques with a folk-art twist. Dive into this traditional art form with artist Cami. $65.00
Sunday, December 14 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Lucia Celebration Concert American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Celebrate light with ASI's Lucia Choir in a magical concert filled with traditional music. $25.00
Thursday, December 18 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (SOLD OUT) Dopp i Grytan American Swedish Institute Food Programs Explore the regional Swedish Christmas Eve tradition of dopp i grytan (literally, dip in the pot) ahead of this year’s holidays. $75.00
Thursday, December 18 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Makers Night American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community & share conversation, tips & questions. Free
Thursday, December 18 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Needle Felted Tomte Ornaments American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft In this class, Felter Jen will provide colorful wool batting and plenty of design inspiration to guide students through needle felting a tomte. $65.00
Friday, December 19 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am (SOLD OUT) Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids at the Castle is a morning of play, stories, crafts and music for ages 2–5. Museum admission included. $20.00
Featured Friday, December 19 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm ASI Winter Solstice Celebration American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Mark the shortest day and longest night of the year with ASI’s signature Winter Solstice Celebration. $30.00
Saturday, December 20 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am (SOLD OUT) Kids at the Castle: Terrific Tomtar American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Kids at the Castle is a morning of play, stories, crafts and music for ages 2–5. Museum admission included. $20.00
Saturday, December 20 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (SOLD OUT) Carve a Heart with Maeve Gathje American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft In this beginner-level course, students will make a sweet wooden heart decoration in the tradition of Scandinavian-style flat plane carving. $65.00