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Making Traditions: Music & Family Craft
Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 1:00am -
SOLD OUT Starting with Slöjd: Holiday Paper Quilling
Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 1:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 10:00am -
SOLD OUT Jul 101
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 6:00pm -
Makers Night
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 6:30pm -
Åh Snaps! – Swedish Drinking Songs
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 6:30pm -
SOLD OUT Glögg Tours - with The Theater of Public Policy
Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 7:00pm -
Kids at the Castle: Tiny Tomtes and Extraordinary Elves
Friday, December 20, 2019 - 9:00am -
SOLD OUT Winter Solstice Celebration
Friday, December 20, 2019 - 6:00pm -
Teen Träff – Winter Fest/Solstice Party
Friday, December 20, 2019 - 6:00pm -
Kids at the Castle: Tiny Tomtes and Extraordinary Elves
Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 9:00am -
SOLD OUT Julbord 2019 – A Swedish Christmas Feast
Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 6:30pm -
Making Traditions: Music & Family Craft
Sunday, December 22, 2019 - 1:00am -
SOLD OUT Julbord 2019 – A Swedish Christmas Feast
Sunday, December 22, 2019 - 1:00pm -
ASI Closed December 23-25
Monday, December 23, 2019 - 12:00am -
ASI Closed December 23-25
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 - 12:00am -
ASI Closed December 23-25
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 - 12:00am -
Babies at the Castle
Friday, December 27, 2019 - 9:15am -
Julglädje (Christmas Joy) Concert
Friday, December 27, 2019 - 1:00pm -
Julglädje (Christmas Joy) - Family Performances
Saturday, December 28, 2019 - 1:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 - 10:00am -
Adventures with Pettson and Findus Preschool Program
Friday, January 3, 2020 - 10:00am -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 - 10:00am -
Afternoons at ASI: What is a Consulate?
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Neighborhood Open House
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 5:00pm -
Glögg Tours - with The Theater of Public Policy
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - 7:00pm -
Svenska för tonåringar – Winter 2020 Term Begins
Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 9:30am -
Svenska Skolan – Winter 2020 Term Begins
Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 9:30am -
Intro to Finnish
Sunday, January 12, 2020 - 12:45pm -
January Nordic Book Chat: "Three Hours"
Sunday, January 12, 2020 - 12:45pm -
Intro to Swedish
Sunday, January 12, 2020 - 3:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - 10:00am -
Swedish Crime Fiction on TV, Session 1
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - 6:00pm -
Poets and Writers and Musicians Against the War on the Earth
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - 7:00pm -
Kids at the Castle: Winter Wonderland
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 9:00am -
Kids at the Castle: Winter Wonderland
Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 9:00am -
Starting with Slöjd: DIY Dala
Sunday, January 19, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 10:00am -
Using Swedish Media for Language Learning
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 6:30pm -
Språkstugan
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 5:00pm -
Gallery Talk - Frederick D. Somers: Borders & Betweens
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 6:00pm -
Babies at the Castle: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 9:00am -
Babies at the Castle: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 9:00am -
Litteraturklubb
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:00am -
Walking Together
Sunday, February 2, 2020 - 4:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 10:00am -
Intro to Swedish: Nordic Noir Edition
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 5:30pm -
Swedish Landskap with Nils
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 9:30am -
D for Dala Horse Preschool Program
Friday, February 7, 2020 - 10:00am -
Swedish Hiking Club
Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Starting with Slöjd: Valentine's Cards
Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 10:00am -
Afternoons at ASI: Kjolvaskor, a story in a bag
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Swedish Crime Fiction on TV, Session 2
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 6:00pm -
Kids at the Castle: Hearts & Hugs
Friday, February 14, 2020 - 9:00am -
ASI’s Midwinter Folk Festival
Friday, February 14, 2020 - 7:00pm -
Kids at the Castle: Hearts & Hugs
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 9:00am -
Mini Transmission Dance Party
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 10:00am -
Bowl Making and Glazing with St. Kate’s Empty Bowls Project
Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 10:00am -
Babies at the Castle: Bring Your Own Crawler Yoga
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 9:00am -
Babies at the Castle: Bring Your Own Crawler Yoga
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 9:00am -
Litteraturklubb
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 10:00am -
Språkstugan
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 5:00pm -
First Look: extra/ordinary
Friday, February 28, 2020 - 7:00pm -
Family Day: extra/ordinary
Sunday, March 1, 2020 - 12:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - 10:00am -
extra/ordinary Preschool Program
Friday, March 6, 2020 - 10:00am -
Melodifestivalen Finale Watch Party!
Saturday, March 7, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Teen Träff – Lördagsmys: Melodifestivalen Finale Viewing Party
Saturday, March 7, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Starting with Slöjd: Clay Pinch Pots
Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Bowl Making and Glazing with St. Kate’s Empty Bowls Project
Sunday, March 8, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 10:00am -
Empty Bowls for Open Arms Soup Social with St. Kate’s Empty Bowls Project
Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 11:00am -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 10:00am -
Kids at the Castle: Mini Makers
Friday, March 20, 2020 - 9:00am -
Kids at the Castle: Mini Makers
Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 9:00am -
Intro to Finnish
Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 12:45pm -
March Nordic Book Chat: "Love"
Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 12:45pm -
Intro to Swedish
Sunday, March 22, 2020 - 3:00pm -
Learn Swedish Through Song
Monday, March 23, 2020 - 2:30pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 - 10:00am -
Svenska Dialekter (Swedish Dialect Workshop)
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 2:00pm -
Svenska Dialekter (Swedish Dialect Workshop)
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 2:00pm -
Språkstugan
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 5:00pm -
Babies at the Castle
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 9:00am -
Babies at the Castle
Saturday, March 28, 2020 - 9:00am -
Svenska för tonåringar – Spring 2020 Term Begins
Saturday, March 28, 2020 - 9:30am -
Svenska Skolan – Spring 2020 Term Begins
Saturday, March 28, 2020 - 9:30am -
Litteraturklubb
Saturday, March 28, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Makers Mornings
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 10:00am -
Easter Witches, Feathers and Fun Preschool Program
Friday, April 3, 2020 - 10:00am -
Starting with Slöjd: Needle Felted Easter Decorations
Sunday, April 5, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Folklore & Superstition
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 8:00pm -
Swedish for Travelers
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - 6:30pm -
Start Reading Swedish: A Moomin Story
Thursday, April 9, 2020 - 4:30pm -
Easter in the Castle
Saturday, April 11, 2020 - 9:00am -
Kids at the Castle: Hop into Spring
Friday, April 17, 2020 - 9:00am -
Kids at the Castle: Hop into Spring
Saturday, April 18, 2020 - 9:00am -
Litteraturklubb
Saturday, April 18, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Språkstugan
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 5:00pm -
Babies at the Castle
Friday, April 24, 2020 - 9:00am -
Babies at the Castle
Saturday, April 25, 2020 - 9:00am -
Litteraturklubb
Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 1:00pm -
Språkstugan
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 5:00pm -
Intro to Finnish
Sunday, June 7, 2020 - 12:45pm -
Intro to Swedish
Sunday, June 7, 2020 - 3:00pm -
Intro to Swedish
Sunday, August 2, 2020 - 3:00pm -
Intro to Swedish
Sunday, September 13, 2020 - 3:00pm -
Intro to Finnish
Sunday, September 20, 2020 - 12:45pm -
Intro to Finnish
Sunday, November 15, 2020 - 12:45pm -
Intro to Swedish
Sunday, November 15, 2020 - 3:00pm -
Makers Night
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - 6:30pm -
Makers Night
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 6:30pm
Afternoons at ASI
Held the second Wednesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. in Paulson Hall, ASI’s afternoon series invites artists, experts and other fascinating folk to share their knowledge and insight in fellowship with the community. A new topic is explored in every session. Please join us!
Wednesday, November 13: Karen Jenson, Master Rosmaling Artist
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Eighty-three-year-old Karen Jenson from Milan, Minnesota, began rosmaling in 1972 and took classes from Sigmund Aarseth at the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa. Karen’s 45 years of work is spread out across area churches, businesses and homes in southwestern Minnesota and beyond. Now semi-retired, Karen has been working with Kristi Link Fernholz to have a portion of her work documented and accessible online for the public to learn from and enjoy. We’ll view a short video done by Pioneer Public TV and learn how to use the website. Karen and Kristi will be on hand to answer questions.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota thought a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Afternoons at ASI 2019 schedule:
- Wednesday, October 9: Ola Larsmo
- Wednesday, November 13: Karen Jenson
- Wednesday, December 11: Celtic Christmas Traditions
Previous Sessions:
- Wednesday, January 9: Julgransplundring
- Wednesday, February 13: Dalmålnings with Renee Vaughan
- Wednesday, March 13: Melodifestivalen
- Wednesday, April 10: Scandinavian Cinema - Aki Kaursimäki’s Changing Context: Nostalgia or Populism? With Andrew Nestingen
- Wednesday, May 8: One of Many - The Borgeson Log Cabin at Gustavus Adolphus College
- Wednesday, June 12: Smålands spelmanslag
- Wednesday, July 10: Rune Letters - Their History and a Modern Day Project with Janey Westin
- Wednesday, August 14: Lost Conquest Film Viewing
- Wednesday, September 11: Friends of Swede Hollow Book Talk wth Marilyn McGriff
Cost:
Included in museum admission. No registration required.