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Spotlight: the Handmade

Experience the first permanent gallery Spotlight exhibition at the CAT, highlighting the beauty and wonder of the handmade.

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Mixed Media
Exterior of Cafesjian Art Trust Museum. Courtesy of the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum
Sep 18, 2026 - Feb 27, 2027
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum
4600 Churchill St 
Shoreview, 
MN 
55126
Exhibition Cover Art. Northern Clay Center

Members and K-12 Educators & Students Exhibitions

Northern Clay Center
May 2, 2026 -
May 31, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
Customers at Host Potters Guillermo and Alana Cuellar. Ariana Lindquist

St Croix Valley Pottery Tour

St Croix Valley Pottery Tour
May 8, 2026 -
May 10, 2026
Artist Open Studio Celebrations + Gatherings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Basket containing flowers. American Swedish Institute

Summer City Foraging Workshop with Maria Wesserle

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Other 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
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
Weaving tools and materials arranged on a wooden surface. American Swedish Institute

Introduction to Nordic Woven Bands Workshop with Caroline Feyling

American Swedish Institute
Friday, July 24, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Four small outdoor scenes made from felt. American Swedish Institute

Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Needle Felted Summer Scene with Jen Newburg

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Three small felted frogs sitting on lily pads. American Swedish Institute

Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Felted Frog on a Lily Pad with Jen Newburg

American Swedish Institute
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Colored yarn being braided. American Swedish Institute

Starting with Slöjd: Viking 6-Strand Braid

American Swedish Institute
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Yarn dyed various colors. American Swedish Institute

Dye Like a Viking Workshop with Theresa Hornstein

American Swedish Institute
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Workshops + Courses