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Equinox wreath made with dried flowers. American Swedish Institute

Celebrate the cycles of seasons and the emergence of spring in this Equinox wreath workshop with farmer-florist Elle Sullivan of Mellifera Flowers.

Using dried flowers and foraged elements reflective of our Northwoods ecosystems, students will build handtied wreaths using Elle’s well-tested tips and tricks. Students will finish the workshop with a completed wreath made on a 10″ base.

Suitable for ages 18+. $65 ($55 ASI member) + $45 materials fee payable to instructor.

Minneapolis,
MN
Other
Other
Dipped Beeswax Taper Candles. American Swedish Institute

Join Slow Burn founder Sara Wait to learn the traditional method of candle dipping: slowly building layers of beeswax onto cotton wicks, one dip at a time, until the tapers reach their complete form.

Each student will make and take home a pair of 12″ taper candles, perfect for gifting or adding a warm, handmade touch to their home.

Open to all skill levels. Suitable for ages 18+. $75 ($65 ASI member) + $35 materials fee payable to instructor.

Minneapolis,
MN
Workshops + Courses
Other
Makers Night at American Swedish Institute. American Swedish Institute

Gather with other makers for a friendly and productive evening!

Makers Night is a free 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.

Minneapolis,
MN
Other
Fiber Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Makers Night at American Swedish Institute. American Swedish Institute

Gather with other makers for a friendly and productive evening!

Makers Night is a free 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.

Minneapolis,
MN
Other
Fiber Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Ahree Lee, Binary System, 2022. Nylon and cotton weaving with digital projection, 72 x 70 x 30 inches. Photo: Tatiana Mata. Courtesy of the artist.

A Stitch & Glitch in Time brings together thirteen Los Angeles-based artists who use textiles to explore technology, fashion, and collective histories. Los Angeles has a long history in textile production, both for industrial use and artistic expression.

The processes and materials utilized by these artists embody this long and complex history – highlighting how textiles can simultaneously be highly personal while revealing the larger economic and social circumstances they were created within.

Northridge,
CA
Exhibitions + Shows
Fiber Mixed Media Other
"Uncle Sam Riding a Bicycle Whirligig," Probably New York State, 1880 – 1920, paint on wood with metal, 37 x 55 1/2 x 11 in., Gift of Dorothea and Leo Rabkin , 2008.6.1, American Folk Art Museum

Mounted during the celebration of the United States semiquincentennial, Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States draws from the American Folk Art Museum’s rich collections to explore links between vernacular art and the construction of an American sense of self.

New York,
NY
Exhibitions + Shows
Other
An installation view of the exhibition The Journey is the Destination: Recording Los Angeles featuring the works of artists Debra Scacco, Fía Benitez, and Vincent Enrique Hernandez (from left to right). The exhibition was curated by Holly Jerger. The Journey is the Destination: Recording Los Angeles installation view, 2025. Photo: Oscar Jimenez. Courtesy of CSUN Art Galleries.

The Art Galleries at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) serve the campus and larger Los Angeles area audiences through innovative contemporary art exhibitions and related programs. Our multifaceted and culturally-relevant exhibitions of professional and student artists reflect the diverse communities that make up CSUN and greater Los Angeles.

As one of the few art institutions in the San Fernando Valley, CSUN Art Galleries are a unique regional resource where visitors can connect in-person with art, artists, and each other.

Northridge,
CA
University or College
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood