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Slöjd Studio: Weaving with Rya Knots

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Discover the possibilities of weaving using rya knots! Join ASI instructor Anna Ruhland to learn the basic techniques of weaving with rya. Use the skills you learn to create a woven piece of art inspired by the current exhibition Handwoven: Between Chaos and Order.

Slöjd Studio is a monthly program for young makers (grades 3-5).  $25 non-member/$40 member.

Medium: 
Fiber
Rya knots on a loom. American Swedish Institute
Sunday, April 12, 2026
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave 
Minneapolis, 
MN 
55407
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