Makers Night 04/16/2026

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.

Bring a project to work on and any tools you need, and be ready to share conversation, tips and questions. FREE

Medium: 
Clay, Fiber, Glass, Metal, Mixed Media, Other, Paper, Wood
A group of people are gathered in a classroom space, carving wood and doing other activities. Makers Night, American Swedish Institute
Thursday, April 16, 2026
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave 
Minneapolis, 
MN 
55407
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A group of people are gathered in a classroom space, carving wood and doing other activities. Makers Night, American Swedish Institute

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