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The Nordic Craft series brings Nordic-inspired handcraft traditions to life. Grounded in the Swedish slöjd (handcraft) tradition, our instructors keep traditional folk arts alive while offering innovative and creative programs in textiles, wood, basketry, glass and more.

Youth Handcraft

Handcraft for All Ages

Taking inspiration from the Swedish tradition of slöjd, or handcraft, ASI’s Youth Handcraft classes guide children and teens through making beautiful and useful objects while working with new materials. Check out our monthly craft classes for kids in grades K-12.

Workshops

Handcraft

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SOLD OUT Craft & Cocktails Series: Intro to Embroidery
- Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Fall in love with embroidery at ASI during this workshop on the first day of spring! Students will learn basic embroidery stitches and techniques to create a small embroidery piece. Possible... Read more »
Cost: $35 ASI members / $40 non-members. Includes one beverage.

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or For information, call 612-871-4907. Registration recommended by March 13.
Nordic Craft Workshop: From Tree to Table – Cutting Boards and Beyond
- Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Make a simple, functional and elegant cutting board, cheese board or tea tray – straight from the tree. In this class, students will learn how to split workable pieces of wood from locally-sourced,... Read more »
Cost: $85 ASI members / $95 non-members

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or For information, call 612-871-4907. Registration recommended by March 15.
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SOLD OUT Scandinavian Spoon Carving – 10-week session begins
- Monday, March 25, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
This class meets every Monday from 7-9 p.m. for 10 weeks
Cost: $225 ASI members / $250 non-members

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or For information, call 612-871-4907
Nordic Craft Workshop: Legacy Watercolor Landscapes
- Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
This class will meet Thursday, March 28, through Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day
Cost: $225 ASI members / $250 non-members

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or For information, call 612-871-4907. Registration recommended by March 21.
Nordic Craft Workshop: Carve an Eating Spoon with Amy Umbel
- Sunday, March 31, 2019 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Join green woodcarver Amy Umbel for this day-long class to craft an eating spoon. Starting with a prepared blank, students will work through basic principles of spoon carving using hand tools... Read more »
Cost: $85 ASI members / $95 non-members

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or For information, call 612-871-4907. Registration recommended by March 25.
Nordic Craft Workshop: Glass Jewelry from Start to Finish
- Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
This class meets on Wednesdays April 3 & 17 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, May 1, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $100 ASI members / $125 non-members

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or For information, call 612-871-4907. Registration recommended by March 27.
Nordic Craft Workshop: Hand Felted Purse
- Saturday, April 6, 2019 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Felt is the perfect material for a one-of-a-kind purse that will take you through all seasons. This class will guide you through the steps of crafting your own sturdy, hard-wearing and beautiful hand... Read more »
Cost: $85 ASI members / $95 non-members

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or For information, call 612-871-4907. Registration recommended by March 29.
Nordic Craft Workshop: Spring Florals Paper Quilling
- Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Come explore the art of paper quilling to create sweet decorations perfect for your Easter or spring decorating. Paper quilling uses long, thin strips of paper coiled tightly to create intricate... Read more »
Cost: $45 ASI members / $55 non-members. Registration recommended by April 3.

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or For information, call 612-871-4907
Nordic Craft Workshop: Painted Ceramic Tray
- Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Create a piece of pottery you can use in your home every day with Sue Flanders and Ingrid Sundstrom. In this class, we will first form small trays from clay slabs and then paint them with colorful... Read more »
Cost: $45 ASI members / $55 non-members

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or For information, call 612-871-4907
Nordic Craft Workshop: Craft a Coat Rail
- Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Create a beautiful and functional peg rail by hand – perfect for holding coats, hats, bags or towels! This day-long class welcomes beginning carvers and woodworkers interested in exploring new hand... Read more »
Cost: $95 ASI members / $105 members (includes materials fee)

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or For information, call 612-871-4907

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