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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Handcraft Camp
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist\, please call 612-871-4907.  \n\nHandcraft Camp meets Monday\, August 17–Thursday\, August 20\, 2026. 9 am–3 pm daily. \nGet ready for a summer of creativity\, culture\, and hands-on fun at ASI! These engaging day camps invite curious kids to explore Swedish traditions through food\, music\, movement\, language\, and art. Each camp offers a unique experience led by educators and artists who bring learning to life. If desired\, one adult per camper may use a shared space at ASI during camp hours. Campers must bring their own lunch and water bottles. 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. \nRegistration closes on July 27 (three weeks before camp start date).
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/handcraft-camp/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Nordic Table on a Stick Demo with Patrice Johnson
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist\, please call 612-871-4907.  \n\nTwo of Minnesota food writer Patrice Johnson’s favorite things are updated takes on Scandinavian favorites and the Great Minnesota Get Together\, so you can bet this State Fair-themed menu is going to be a hoot! Get ready for fried delicacies on a stick in this demonstration-style class\, held outside\, weather permitting. \nAdditional information:  \n\nThis is a demonstration-style class and includes a light meal.\nCoffee and tea are provided; additional beverages are available for purchase prior to class.\nPlease note that this menu will contain meat\, dairy\, and gluten\, so reach out if you have questions about dietary accommodations.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-table-on-a-stick-demo-with-patrice-johnson/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T203000
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SUMMARY:Makers Night
DESCRIPTION:Gather with other makers for a friendly and productive evening! Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community in our Berglund Studio Classroom or in the summer\, on our beautiful front lawn! Bring a project to work on and any tools you need\, and be ready to share conversation\, tips and questions. \nFree; no advanced registration required. ASI also offers weekly\, Virtual Makers Mornings.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/makers-night-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134254Z
CREATED:20260407T172257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134254Z
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SUMMARY:The Right to Vote and Social Democracy with Alexander Fooy
DESCRIPTION:In a relatively short period between the end of the 19th century and the early-mid 20th century\, Sweden went from a state of near-absolute monarchy to a widely recognized bastion of social democracy. How did that happen? From the Garden Crisis of 1914 to the clarification of the “People’s Home welfare state ideology in 1928\, and the adoption of the modern Swedish constitution in 1974\, this lecture by Alexander Fooy will cover the development of the modern Swedish political system and how the currents driving modern Swedish politics have their roots in these now-long-ago social trends. \nAdditional information:  \n\nNo materials required.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/the-right-to-vote-and-social-democracy-with-alexander-fooy/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T100000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182751Z
CREATED:20260407T170235Z
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SUMMARY:Kids at the Castle: Summer Fun
DESCRIPTION:It’s a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle offers action-packed mornings filled with circle time\, storytelling\, crafts\, music\, and more. Designed for adventurous young minds ages 2–5\, each session explores seasonal themes. Enjoy museum admission included with the experience. Activities may take place outdoors\, so families should dress for the weather\, bring sun protection\, and be ready for outdoor play. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdults must accompany children.\nFood\, beverages\, and chewing gum are not allowed in the historic Turnblad Mansion.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/kids-at-the-castle-summer-fun/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T133906Z
CREATED:20260407T170256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T133906Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Mile Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the area once known as The Golden Mile on this guided walking tour of the blocks surrounding ASI. Discover stories of mansions built alongside the Turnblad Mansion and how this vibrant neighborhood has changed over time. \nThe tour will travel along public sidewalks for approximately one mile. The ticket includes museum admission. Wheelchairs and other assistive devices (such as canes or walkers) are welcome and should be provided by participants. Tours occur every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from August through October. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/golden-mile-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260722T185522Z
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SUMMARY:ASI Annual Crayfish Party
DESCRIPTION:August is kräftskiva or crayfish party season in Sweden\, and we’re celebrating at ASI with an outdoor party full of lights\, bright colors\, festive lanterns\, and of course\, lots of crayfish! Enjoy live music under the stars in ASI’s courtyard as we share a traditional Swedish crayfish dinner complete with good breads\, strong cheeses\, salads\, and Swedish paj (think quiche). Come ready to don a party hat and raise your glass to a drinking song or two for this beloved end of summer tradition. \nIn-kind sponsorship provided by Vikre Distillery. \n \nAdditional information: \n\nDoors open at 6 pm\, dinner begins at 7 pm.\nTicket includes a full crayfish dinner\, a party hat\, bib\, snapsvisor songbook\, and a shot of aquavit for all guests age 21+.\nThis is an outdoor event\, weather permitting.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/asi-annual-crayfish-party/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260713T183019Z
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SUMMARY:Lille Fredag Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Lille Fredag happy hour for young adults in the Twin Cities with Nordic roots or connections. This gathering aims to bring people together\, foster new friendships\, and strengthen connections within the local Nordic community. \nHosted by Karvel Schram\, an Icelandic native and former resident of Denmark\, along with a group of friends\, the event was created to connect people from across all the Nordic countries\, celebrate shared heritage\, and learn from one another’s unique traditions and experiences. Gathering will also help engage younger generations who may not yet be actively involved in Nordic organizations and create an accessible entry point into the broader community in the Twin Cities. \nEnjoy music\, the lawn game Kubb\, and conversation in a relaxed setting in ASI’s courtyard. While anyone age 21 and older is welcome\, the event is primarily focused on building community among adults in their mid-20s to mid-30s. \n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/lille-fredag-happy-hour-3/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260713T183112Z
CREATED:20260407T172257Z
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SUMMARY:Sweden’s Election is Upon Us: Who’s Running and Why? with Alexander Fooy
DESCRIPTION:Unlike the United States\, Sweden does not have a two-party system. In recent years\, eight parties have been represented in Riksdag (parliament)\, but despite this diversity\, the parties have nonetheless strategically coalesced into two blocs. These blocs are the outcomes of an increasingly polarized Sweden\, and at the last election they were only separated by three seats. This lecture by Alexander Fooy will discuss the parties represented within these blocs\, their top priorities\, and the questions most discussed ahead of the national elections in September. \nAdditional information:  \n\nNo materials required.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedens-election-is-upon-us-whos-running-and-why-with-alexander-fooy/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T133847Z
CREATED:20260407T170257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T133847Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Mile Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the area once known as The Golden Mile on this guided walking tour of the blocks surrounding ASI. Discover stories of mansions built alongside the Turnblad Mansion and how this vibrant neighborhood has changed over time. \nThe tour will travel along public sidewalks for approximately one mile. The ticket includes museum admission. Wheelchairs and other assistive devices (such as canes or walkers) are welcome and should be provided by participants. Tours occur every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from August through October. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/golden-mile-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T162933Z
CREATED:20260707T035153Z
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SUMMARY:Marvelous Mushrooms Demo with Patrice Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Make way for mushrooms! Mushroom foraging is a beloved custom in Scandinavia and kicks into high gear in the fall. Join Patrice for a marvelous menu featuring some of her favorite fungi recipes\, all with a nod to Scandinavia in this demonstration style class that includes a light meal. This program pairs especially well with viewing the exhibitions Eyes as Big as Plates and Presley Martin in advance! \nAdditional information \n\nThis is a demonstration-style class and includes a light meal. Coffee and tea are provided; additional beverages are available for purchase prior to class.\nPlease note that this menu contains gluten and dairy\, so please reach out if you have questions about dietary accommodations.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/marvelous-mushrooms-demo-with-patrice-johnson/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Food Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T162933Z
CREATED:20260707T145607Z
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SUMMARY:Carving Mörksuggan\, the Dark Sow Workshop with Jake Fee
DESCRIPTION:Bring a Swedish creature to life by carving your very own Mörksugga\, or “Dark Sow.” This creature could be called one of Dalarna’s other most recognizable icons (after the Dala horse\, of course)\, and today often appears in homes as a gentle watcher on bookshelves or window ledges. In this carving class open to all skill levels\, students will practice using simple hand tools to carve their own dark pigs and paint them with non-toxic milk paint\, then add a tail made from wire\, yarn\, and small weight. Your Mörksugga will head home with you ready to keep watch over your home. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $20 materials fee is due in class to the instructor\, and covers all materials and tools.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \n\nPhysical ability: Woodcarving requires good hand strength and dexterity\, for example being able to open a jam jar.\nSkill level: This workshop is open for all skill levels and especially appropriate for beginners.\nAges: Suitable for students ages 18+\, or ages 14-17 if registering alongside an accompanying adult. A discounted tuition price is available for students 14-17 at checkout.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/carving-morksuggan-the-dark-sow-workshop-with-jake-fee/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T162933Z
CREATED:20260707T145441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T162933Z
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SUMMARY:Carving a Pocket Kubb Set Workshop with Jake Fee
DESCRIPTION:You might know the popular Scandinavian game of kubb\, a stick-throwing\, block-knocking lawn game that originated during the Viking Age. But have you ever considered needing your own pocket-sized version to take wherever you go? In this workshop\, students will practice some basic knife skills to shape pine and birch blocks\, paint them in non-toxic milk paint\, and add decorative flourishes using chip carving techniques. The finished set is perfect for setting up on a table anywhere for a quick kubb match! \nAdditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $20 materials fee is due in class to the instructor\, and covers all materials and tools.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \n\nPhysical ability: Woodcarving requires good hand strength and dexterity\, for example being able to open a jam jar.\nSkill level: This workshop is open for all skill levels and especially appropriate for beginners.\nAges: Suitable for students ages 18+\, or ages 14-17 if registering alongside an accompanying adult. A discounted tuition price is available for students 14-17 at checkout.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/carving-a-pocket-kubb-set-workshop-with-jake-fee/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204610Z
CREATED:20260709T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204610Z
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SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA Café if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nThis group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am.\nOn the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nFree; no RSVP required.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-3/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205811Z
CREATED:20260707T151806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205811Z
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SUMMARY:Lilla Skolan
DESCRIPTION:Lilla Skolan meets weekly on 10 Saturdays from September 12–November 21. \n\nSvenska Skolan för de minsta! Lilla Skolan är ett program för svensktalande barn mellan 3-6 år. Vi bjuder på ett kort program av sagostund\, musik och pyssel med tid över för barnen att leka tillsammans. Endast svenska talas under programmet och åtminstone en svensktalande förälder måste vara med barnet under lektionen. Lilla Skolan träffas samtidigt som Svenska Skolan så det passar perfekt för familjerna med barn i både grupperna. Kom och lek på svenska! \nLilla Skolan is a program for Swedish-speaking children ages 3-6. Each event features storytime\, music\, and a craft followed by free play. Lilla Skolan is an immersive Swedish environment\, and at least one Swedish-speaking parent must be with the child during the lesson. Lilla Skolan meets at the same time as Svenska Skolan\, so it’s perfect for families with children in both groups. Come and play—in Swedish! weekly Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/lilla-skolan-3/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205811Z
CREATED:20260707T152228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205811Z
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SUMMARY:Svenska Skolan
DESCRIPTION:Svenska Skolan meets weekly on 10 Saturdays from September 12–November 21. \n\nSvenska Skolan is a Saturday morning language and culture program for students aged 7-14 that offers an opportunity for children to learn or practice Swedish in a fun and interactive environment. Instruction is tailored to meet the needs of children at all levels of Swedish. Each week\, students sing\, play\, create and have fun på svenska. \nStudents are split into small groups for focused language time based on Swedish ability and age. We offer two parallel tracks—one entirely in Swedish for those students who speak Swedish at home and one for students new to or in the process of learning Swedish. The first track is language-focused with students receiving instruction entirely in Swedish while the second is culture-based with Swedish language lessons woven as relevant to the curriculum. Svenska Skolan meets for two hours per week with students receiving extra take-home activities for practice at home. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/svenska-skolan-3/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T190559Z
CREATED:20260707T144535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T190559Z
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SUMMARY:Carve a Ceramic Pumpkin Luminary Workshop with Kim Burnham
DESCRIPTION:Pick your pumpkin from the patch and carve it into a permanent luminary as the days get darker! Ceramicist Kim Burnham of Imokim Pottery will provide each student with a hollow pumpkin form (about 6” tall) in the greenware stage\, ready to be customized. Inspired by their pumpkin’s unique shape\, students can add ridges\, a face\, or other carved designs that will be highlighted by a glowing candle. Finally\, students choose a glaze color. After class\, the projects will be dried and fired before returning to ASI for pick up. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nTools and Materials: A $35 materials fee is due to the instructor in class; this covers all materials and tools as well as the kiln firing. Projects will be returned to ASI the week of October 19 for pick up.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \n\nSkill level: Open to all skill levels.\nAges: This class welcomes students ages 16+. A discounted ticket price for youth 16-17 is available at checkout.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/carve-a-ceramic-pumpkin-luminary-workshop-with-kim-burnham/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260715T162932Z
CREATED:20260707T040517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T162932Z
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Night Lights Workshop with Susan Tracy
DESCRIPTION:Light up your home with two beautiful handcrafted fused glass night lights! Join local glass artist Susan Tracy for an evening of creation and learning about glass fusing. Learn the basics of glass design\, such as cutting and fusing in a kiln. Choose from a wide selection of decorative accessory glass—including crushed glass frit\, stringer\, noodles\, and mosaic glass pieces to adorn a clear glass base. Students will have the option to use either clear glass or transparent colors for the night light base. After class\, your glass projects will be fused in the instructor’s studio kiln and mounted onto night light bases. The finished pieces will be returned to ASI for pick up a few weeks later. Once home\, simply plug in your night light to brighten your space and bring a warm glow to the darker days ahead! \nAdditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $40 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class and covers all materials\, including night light hardware and bulbs.\n\n  \nPrerequisites: \n\nSkill level: Open to all skill levels. No experience with glasswork or glass cutting necessary.\nAges: Suitable for ages 18+.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fused-glass-night-lights-workshop-with-susan-tracy/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150800Z
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SUMMARY:Slöjd Studio: Nature Rubbings and Collage
DESCRIPTION:Slöjd Studio is a monthly program for older elementary students. Participants explore new tools\, techniques\, and materials that prepare them for a lifelong love of handcraft. \nInstructor Anna Ruhland will teach young makers how to make rubbings from objects found in nature. Students will then use these rubbings to create a one-of-a-kind collage! \nAdditional Information: \n\nThis is a drop-off program. Adults may not accompany children during this program.\nSuitable for students in grades 3-5.\nThis class will plan to take place outside. In case of inclement weather\, the class will be held in Classroom A in the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nAdvanced registration required.\nPhoto Credit: ASI
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/slojd-studio-nature-rubbings-and-collage/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151002Z
CREATED:20260707T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151002Z
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SUMMARY:Wed. Beginning II Swedish - Karlsson
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Wednesdays from September 16–December 9\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nA beginning II level Swedish course taught by Jessica Karlsson starting in chapter 6 of Rivstart A1/A2. This class meets in person at ASI. Beginning II classes cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. It typically takes around two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition\, 2023. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-beginning-ii-swedish-karlsson-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T191500
DTSTAMP:20260715T150610Z
CREATED:20260707T160533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150610Z
UID:10008295-1789580700-1789586100@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Wed. Beginning III Swedish - Stopka
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Wednesdays from September 16–December 9\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nA beginning III level Swedish course taught by Liz Stopka starting in the middle of chapter 12 of Rivstart A1/A2. This class meets in person at ASI. Beginning III classes cover the A2 level\, the second half of Rivstart A1/A2. It typically takes around two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nThis class previously met on Thursdays. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-beginning-iii-swedish-stopka/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T124500
DTSTAMP:20260715T151002Z
CREATED:20260707T160412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151002Z
UID:10008296-1789643700-1789649100@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Swedish Literature - Karlsson
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nAn advanced-level Swedish literature course taught by Jessica Karlsson. This class will start reading a new novel\, Je M’appelle Agneta by Emma Hamberg\, and will read around 25 pages per week\, finishing the novel in one term. The instructor incorporates layers of cultural concepts from the book to enhance class discussions. \nRequired materials: Je M’appelle Agneta by Emma Hamberg. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-swedish-literature-karlsson-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150900Z
CREATED:20260707T160215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150900Z
UID:10008297-1789659000-1789664400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. New Beginning I Swedish - Willson-Broyles
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \nA new beginning I Swedish class taught by Rachel Willson-Broyles. This class is for students new to Swedish and uses the Rivstart A1/A2\, starting with chapter 1. This class moves at a slightly quicker pace than the Kort Kurs 1 Beginning I Swedish class\, as the Rivstart textbook is written entirely in Swedish. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-new-beginning-i-swedish-willson-broyles/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T184500
DTSTAMP:20260715T150900Z
CREATED:20260707T155918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150900Z
UID:10008298-1789665300-1789670700@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Beginning II Swedish - Willson-Broyles
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nA beginning II level Swedish course taught by Rachel Willson-Broyles starting in chapter 5 of Rivstart A1/A2. This class meets in person at ASI. Beginning II level Swedish courses cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. It typically takes around two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-ii-swedish-willson-broyles-3/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204809Z
CREATED:20260414T214928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204809Z
UID:10006835-1789668000-1789677000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Makers Night
DESCRIPTION:Gather with other makers for a friendly and productive evening! Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community in our Berglund Studio Classroom or in the summer\, on our beautiful front lawn! Bring a project to work on and any tools you need\, and be ready to share conversation\, tips and questions. \nFree; no advanced registration required. ASI also offers weekly\, Virtual Makers Mornings.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/makers-night-2/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205720Z
CREATED:20260707T164035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205720Z
UID:10008277-1789671600-1789675200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Elin Anna Labba Book Talk: The Home of the Drowned
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book talk featuring Sámi author and journalist Elin Anna Labba in conversation with Minnesota based North Sámi language educator\, Dr. Áila O’Loughlin. Drawing on her own family’s history of forced relocation and violent colonial dispossession\, Anna Labba’s debut novel\, The Home of the Drowned\, brings Sámi history to the fore through this intimate story. \n\nMake it a night out—the Turnblad Mansion with Eyes as Big as Plates on view\, FIKA Café\, and the ASI Museum Store will be open until 8 pm on 9/17! Books will be available for purchase at the event in collaboration with event partner\, University of Minnesota Press. \n\nAbout the Book:\n\nThe haunting\, multigenerational saga of a family of Sámi women fighting the devastation of their way of life. Nothing is true\, and everything is true; poetry will never hurt more than what has happened. Every summer\, Iŋgá\, her mother Rávdná\, and her Aunt Ánne travel west to their village on the lake. But the summer Iŋgá is thirteen\, they arrive to find their home and possessions have disappeared under water\, the land flooded by a dam built to supply hydropower to a society that has continually stolen from them. \n\n\nThe Home of the Drowned follows these women’s fortunes over forty years— from 1942 to 1982—as the water their people have lived near for centuries is transformed into a menacing force that threatens all they hold dear. Defying the authorities\, Rávdná decides to build a proper house on the lake to replace what was lost\, becoming an unlikely activist even as her actions isolate her family from the rest of the community. Meanwhile\, Ánne’s health is in decline\, and a concerned Iŋgá merely longs to live like everyone else—an impossible wish when the Swedish state is relentlessly drowning her world. \n\n\nDrawing on her own family’s history of forced relocation and violent colonial dispossession\, Elin Anna Labba’s debut novel brings Sámi history to the fore through this intimate story. In poetic prose deftly translated by Elizabeth Clark Wessel\, she reveals connections between land\, water\, and people that hauntingly reverberate with the question: what is it that makes a home? \n\nAbout the presenters:\n\nElin Anna Labba is a Sámi journalist and author from the arctic region of Sweden. Her first book\, The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow: The Forced Displacement of the Northern Sámi\, also published in translation by the University of Minnesota Press\, won the 2020 August Prize for Best Nonfiction in Sweden. The Swedish publication of The Home of the Drowned was awarded the Norrland Literature Prize in 2025. \n\n\nDr. Áila O’Loughlin is a Sámi-American philosophy professor at North Hennepin Community College and a former high school English teacher of ten years. As a heritage learner of North Sámi\, Áila is passionate about cultivating Sámi language and culture groups in Minnesota–home to the largest population of Sámi diaspora in the United States. \n\n\nAdvanced registration required
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/elin-anna-labba-book-talk-the-home-of-the-drowned/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T100000
DTSTAMP:20260715T162959Z
CREATED:20260707T165751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T162959Z
UID:10008261-1789722000-1789725600@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:It’s a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle fills mornings with storytelling\, crafts\, music\, and more for adventurous young minds ages 2-5. Museum admission is included with the experience. September’s theme draws inspiration from the current exhibition\, Eyes as Big as Plates. \nAdditional information: \n\nActivities may take place outdoors\, so families should dress for the weather\, bring sun protection\, and prepare for outdoor play.\nAdults must accompany children.\nFood\, beverages\, and chewing gum are not allowed in the historic Turnblad Mansion.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/kids-at-the-castle-nature-explorers-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260717T161908Z
CREATED:20260707T042427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T161908Z
UID:10008332-1789725600-1789920000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor Portraits Workshop with Tara Sweeney
DESCRIPTION:This class runs Fri\, Sept 18-Sun\, Sept 20\, 10 am-4 pm each day. \n\nPaint a glowing watercolor portrait in this three-day workshop with artist Tara Sweeney. Students will work from a photo reference to create a three-layer monochromatic value study and then a full color painting in a four-value\, hold-the-white approach to transparent watercolor. Students will build confidence as they explore split-primary color mixing\, wet-into-wet mingling\, transparent layering\, intentional edges\, and lively brushwork with playful warm up exercises\, expert support\, and individualized feedback. Following along with the instructor\, step-by-step\, students will develop foundational skills for painting watercolor portraits. \nAdditional information: \n\nAdvanced registration required.\nMaterials: This class works in tube watercolor paints\, not hard pan or travel palettes. Students provide their own materials for this class; click here to download the materials list.\n\n  \nPrerequisites:\n\nSkill level: This workshop welcomes students with some previous watercolor experience; most students will find it helpful to have previously worked with a three-layer value study and explored a split-primary palette.\nAges: Suitable for ages 18+.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/watercolor-portraits-workshop-with-tara-sweeney/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Nordic Handcraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260715T162959Z
CREATED:20260707T165700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T162959Z
UID:10008262-1789808400-1789812000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Kids at the Castle: Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:It’s a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle fills mornings with storytelling\, crafts\, music\, and more for adventurous young minds ages 2-5. Museum admission is included with the experience. September’s theme draws inspiration from the current exhibition\, Eyes as Big as Plates. \nAdditional information: \n\nActivities may take place outdoors\, so families should dress for the weather\, bring sun protection\, and prepare for outdoor play.\nAdults must accompany children.\nFood\, beverages\, and chewing gum are not allowed in the historic Turnblad Mansion.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/kids-at-the-castle-nature-explorers/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260717T205242Z
CREATED:20260707T164405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T205242Z
UID:10008274-1789822800-1789830000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Willow Knots\, Toys\, and Baskets with Jake Fee
DESCRIPTION:Willow branches cut from the riverbanks of southern Minnesota can be used to make baskets\, decorative knots\, wooden caribeaners\, fasteners\, hoops\, dolls\, creatures\, and much more. In this workshop\, instructor Jake Fee will teach students to create and enjoy several of these small projects using responsibly-harvested local willow. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis class will plan to take place outside. In case of inclement weather\, the class will be held in Classroom A in the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nAdvanced registration required.\nA $10 materials fee is due in class to the instructor\, and covers all materials and tools.\nPhoto Credit: Jake Fee
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/intergenerational-nordic-handcraft-workshop-willow-knots-toys-and-baskets-with-jake-fee/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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