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Rya knots on a loom. American Swedish Institute

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.

Minneapolis,
MN
Workshops + Courses
Fiber
Three felt spring scenes in min grapevine wreaths. American Swedish Institute

Join felter Jen for this intergenerational class, where kids and their special adults can try out “painting with wool” together.

Using a felt base attached to a mini grapevine wreath, students will practice needle felting techniques to create a colorful spring scene using felting needles, wool, and lots of imagination.

This workshop welcomes children 9+ alongside their accompanying adult. $55 per adult/child pair ($45 ASI member adult/child pair) + $20 materials fee payable to instructor.

Minneapolis,
MN
Workshops + Courses
Fiber
Craft Exploration Camp for Families combines hands-on craft with intergenerational learning. North House Folk School

North House Folk School’s Craft Exploration Camp offers a unique opportunity for kids and their grown-ups to try a traditional craft sampler.

In this five-day “summer camp,” adult/child pairs will engage with textiles, Anishinaabe-style beadwork, hand tool woodworking, blacksmithing, and outdoor exploration of the North Shore’s landscapes. Students will explore a bit of these crafts, all rooted in intergenerational learning and examining our connection with the natural world.

Grand Marais,
MN
Workshops + Courses
Fiber Metal Other Wood
Students engaged in hand tool woodworking. North House Folk School

Curiosity is inherent to craft, and North House Folk School’s Craft Exploration Camp offers a unique experience for adult learners wanting to try it all.

In this five-day “summer camp” experience, students will engage with wool textiles, Anishinaabe-style beadwork, hand tool woodworking, blacksmithing, and outdoor exploration of the North Shore’s landscapes. Students have the opportunity to taste a bit of these core crafts, all rooted in examining our connection with the natural world.

Grand Marais,
MN
Workshops + Courses
Fiber Metal Other Wood
A World Unseen Wed Tile. Northern Clay Center

This exhibition brings together ceramic artists ChengOu Yu and Jing Huang, whose parallel journeys began in China and led them to North America in 2013, and whose work reflects on migration, memory, and shifting perception.

Opening reception Friday, March 6, 6 – 8 pm

Registration link

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Exhibitions + Shows Virtual
Clay
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats. Northern Clay Center

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats reimagines a familiar adage as an ecological and social imperative, exploring the interdependence of community, climate, and collective presence through clay.

Participating artists: Katayoun Amjadi, Misty Gamble, and Claudia Poser.

Opening reception Friday, March 6, 6 – 8 pm

Registration link

Minneapolis,
MN
Exhibitions + Shows
Clay
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Every Tuesday join other makers online to work, share, and visit in a relaxed virtual setting. Whether you knit, carve, weave, sew, spin, crochet, or some other fascinating thing, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like to join the conversation. Registration is required for this free virtual program. By registering, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive reminder emails.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Every Tuesday join other makers online to work, share, and visit in a relaxed virtual setting. Whether you knit, carve, weave, sew, spin, crochet, or some other fascinating thing, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like to join the conversation. Registration is required for this free virtual program. By registering, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive reminder emails.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Every Tuesday join other makers online to work, share, and visit in a relaxed virtual setting. Whether you knit, carve, weave, sew, spin, crochet, or some other fascinating thing, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like to join the conversation. Registration is required for this free virtual program. By registering, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive reminder emails.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Every Tuesday join other makers online to work, share, and visit in a relaxed virtual setting. Whether you knit, carve, weave, sew, spin, crochet, or some other fascinating thing, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like to join the conversation. Registration is required for this free virtual program. By registering, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive reminder emails.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Every Tuesday join other makers online to work, share, and visit in a relaxed virtual setting. Whether you knit, carve, weave, sew, spin, crochet, or some other fascinating thing, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like to join the conversation. Registration is required for this free virtual program. By registering, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive reminder emails.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Every Tuesday join other makers online to work, share, and visit in a relaxed virtual setting. Whether you knit, carve, weave, sew, spin, crochet, or some other fascinating thing, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like to join the conversation. Registration is required for this free virtual program. By registering, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive reminder emails.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Every Tuesday join other makers online to work, share, and visit in a relaxed virtual setting. Whether you knit, carve, weave, sew, spin, crochet, or some other fascinating thing, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like to join the conversation. Registration is required for this free virtual program. By registering, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive reminder emails.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Every Tuesday join other makers online to work, share, and visit in a relaxed virtual setting. Whether you knit, carve, weave, sew, spin, crochet, or some other fascinating thing, we invite you to tune in with a project to work on. All are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like to join the conversation. Registration is required for this free virtual program. By registering, makers will gain ongoing access to ASI’s Virtual Makers Mornings and receive reminder emails.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. 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.

Minneapolis,
MN
Virtual
Other Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood