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Starting with Slöjd: Introduction to Weaving with Rya Knots

Starting with Slöjd is a monthly program for early elementary (K-2) students who want to start crafting! Whether it’s playing with wool, wire, paper, or more, this group will explore new tools, materials, and skills that prepare kids for a lifelong love of slöjd (handcraft).

Join ASI instructor Anna Ruhland to learn the basic techniques of rya weaving. Use the skills you learn to create a woven piece of art inspired by Handwoven: Between Chaos and Order. $20 non-member/$15 ASI member.

Medium: 
Fiber
Rya knots on a loom. American Swedish Institute
Sunday, April 19, 2026
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave 
Minneapolis, 
MN 
55407
"River’s Edge" by Shannon Lucas Westrum (left); "Roses in a Broken Vase" by Christine Novotny (right). Photo credit: Christine Novotny

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Apr 4, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows Talks + Conferences Virtual
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Textile Center
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Exhibitions + Shows
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Textile Center
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Jul 11, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals
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Textile Center
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Jul 11, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
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Textile Center
Jul 28, 2026 -
Oct 10, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
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Textile Center
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Jan 7, 2027
Exhibitions + Shows
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American Swedish Institute
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Jun 7, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
Emelie Rondahl Maxim 2011-2019. Angelica Hvass

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American Swedish Institute
Feb 14, 2026 -
Jun 7, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
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American Swedish Institute
Mar 13, 2026 -
Apr 10, 2026
Virtual Workshops + Courses
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American Swedish Institute
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Workshops + Courses
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

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American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Other Virtual
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings 04/07/2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Other Virtual
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings 04/14/2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Other Virtual
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings 04/21/2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Other Virtual
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings 04/28/2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Other Virtual
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A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Northern Clay Center
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Apr 19, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
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A World Unseen (未见之界)

Northern Clay Center
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Apr 19, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows Virtual
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American Swedish Institute
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Workshops + Courses
Rya knots on a loom. American Swedish Institute

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American Swedish Institute
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Workshops + Courses
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American Swedish Institute
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Screenings
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American Swedish Institute
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Workshops + Courses
A group of people are gathered in a classroom space, carving wood and doing other activities. American Swedish Institute

Makers Night 04/16/2026

American Swedish Institute
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Other
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American Swedish Institute
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Workshops + Courses
Hand holding a lace cuff. American Swedish Institute

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American Swedish Institute
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Workshops + Courses