Home
 / 
Exhibition & Events
 / 
Workshops + Courses

Slöjd Studio: Weaving with Rya Knots

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
"A Common Thread 2023 featured 166 fiber artworks by Textile Center members, making it the largest year of the exhibition at that time." Textile Center

Handwork: A Common Thread

Textile Center
Jul 28, 2026 -
Oct 10, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
"Please Don't Wear Your Inside Clothes Under the Covers" by Soph Munic

Handwork: Embodied Material

Textile Center
Oct 20, 2026 -
Jan 7, 2027
Exhibitions + Shows
Woven band on a large rock. American Swedish Institute

Scandinavian Style Pick Up Band Weaving Workshop with Caroline Feyling

American Swedish Institute
Jul 25, 2026 -
Jul 26, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Four white bowls with painted nature designs. American Swedish Institute

Painted Ceramic Bowls Workshop with Sue Flanders

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Basket containing flowers. American Swedish Institute

Summer City Foraging Workshop with Maria Wesserle

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Other Workshops + Courses
Wooden cups with handles. American Swedish Institute

From Log to Cup: Carve a Kuksa Workshop with John Fleck

American Swedish Institute
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Three felt flowers on a green background. American Swedish Institute

Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Flower Garland with Jen Newburg

American Swedish Institute
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Wooden looms braiding colorful yarn on a wooden surface. American Swedish Institute

Creative Lucet Cordmaking Workshop with Riley Kleve

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Collection of carved wooden figures of people. American Swedish Institute

Scandinavian Figure Carving Workshop with Charles Banks

American Swedish Institute
Aug 7, 2026 -
Aug 9, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A hand holds a vase of flowers against a wooden background. American Swedish Institute

Intro to Floral Centerpieces Workshop with Elle Sullivan

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Two patterned cloth bags, one folded, one tied. American Swedish Institute

Stenciled Bento Bag Workshop with Kirsten Aune

American Swedish Institute
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Workshops + Courses
People gather in a wooded area, listening to a speaker. American Swedish Institute

Boreal Plant Walk in North Sámi and English with Dr. Áila O’Loughlin

American Swedish Institute
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Wands with felt tips as stars at the end. American Swedish Institute

Starting with Slöjd: Needle Felted Magic Wands

American Swedish Institute
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Flax fibers are combed on a heckling board. American Swedish Institute

Intro to Swedish Linen Workshop with Wendy Johnson

American Swedish Institute
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A group of people are gathered in a classroom space, carving wood and doing other activities. Makers Night, American Swedish Institute

Makers Night 08/20/2026

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Other
Eight McKnight Artists. Northern Clay Center

Eight McKnight Artists

Northern Clay Center
Jun 20, 2026 -
Aug 9, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows Screenings Virtual
American Pottery Festival poster. Northern Clay Center

American Pottery Festival

Northern Clay Center
Aug 28, 2026 -
Aug 30, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals Talks + Conferences Workshops + Courses