Hand-Sewn Leather Tote Bag Workshop with Candace LaCosse Sunday, September 27 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Learn the basics of sewing leather while making a sturdy and beautiful tote bag. $115
Starting with Slöjd: Weaving with Natural Materials Sunday, September 27 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family In this dropoff program, students will gather natural materials that will be woven on a loom to create a natural tapestry $20
Nordic Book Circle Sunday, September 27 | 2:00 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Discuss Nordic Literature $15
Intro to Leksand-style Embroidery Workshop with Kirsi Manni Featured Wednesday, September 30 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Try out Leksand style embroidery with visiting artist Kirsi Manni, a textile expert and teacher visiting from Dalarna, Sweden. $130
Lille Fredag Happy Hour Thursday, October 1 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lille Fredag Happy Hour American Swedish Institute Join us for the inaugural Lille Fredag happy hour for young adults in the Twin Cities with Nordic roots or...
Living Folk Costume Traditions Lecture with Kirsi Manni Featured Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Kirsi Manni, a textile artist, historian, and educator will share about the living tradition of folk costumes in Dalarna, Sweden. $10
Swedish Icons Thursday, October 1 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Language & Culture Icons from Swedish History $70
Leksand-style Needlework Workshop with Kirsi Manni Featured Friday, October 2 | 9:00 am - Sunday, October 4 | 4:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Join visiting artist Kirsi Manni from Dalarna, Sweden, for a weekend of applique and embroidery in the traditional Leksand folk costume style. $340
Nordic Music and Dance Workshop with Renee Vaughan Sunday, October 4 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm American Swedish Institute Arts & Culture Come learn folk music and dance traditions from nyckelharpist and American Scandinavian Foundation Fellow, Renee Vaughan! Free
Our Shared Table Demo: The Wonders of Wild Foods with Derek Nicholas Thursday, October 8 | 6:00 pm American Swedish Institute Food Programs Join Derek (Red Cliff Band Ojibwe) for a lively discussion about the importance of wild rice and incorporating wild foods into our modern diets. $80
Exploring Traditional Wooden Boatbuilding Techniques with Brian Thorkildson Thursday, October 8 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Get just a taste of some of the traditional techniques needed to build wooden boats in this evening-long workshop. $75
Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, October 9 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Private: Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven American Swedish Institute Language & Culture Practice your Swedish