Looking for spring adventures? Visit ASI to see two stunning exhibitions featuring traditional handcraft, and check out the events calendar for spring classes, workshops, and events.
Don’t Miss ASI’s Spring Exhibitions, Programs, and Events
The American Swedish Institute (ASI) has two stunning new exhibitions on view. Experience Handwoven: Between Chaos and Order, a display the vibrant sensory textile works from expressive Swedish artist Emelie Röndahl. Emelie’s large-scale woven tapestries are on display throughout the Turnblad Mansion. Over 20 weavings using the traditional rya technique explore family, identity, and the evolving textile industry.
Also on view is Nordic Echoes: Tradition in Contemporary Art. This traveling exhibition curated by the American-Scandinavian Foundation features 44 works by 24 artists from the Upper Midwest. Several works are also on display nearby ASI at Norway House. The pieces span wood carving, textiles, clay, and metal, and each plays a role in challenging the dominant “heritage model” of ethnic folklore by emphasizing that “all tradition is change.” Modern tools, ideas, and skills have evolved traditional craft in amazing ways.
FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Oda Voltersvik
Saturday, April 11 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for the ASI debut of internationally acclaimed Norwegian concert pianist Oda Voltersvik!
Cost: $35 ($40 walk-up, if available) ($30 ASI member)
Intergenerational Needle Felted Spring Scene Workshop with Jen Newburg
Sunday, April 12 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join felter Jen Newburg for this intergenerational class, where kids and their special adults can try out “painting with wool” together!
Cost: $55 per adult/child pair ($45 ASI Member adult/child pair) + $20 materials fee
GIEĐAIN | IN THE HANDS: Film Screening with Artist Tia Keobounpheng
Sunday, April 12 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join artist Tia Keobounpheng for a film screening of her latest project, GIEĐAIN, followed by an artist talk.
Cost: Sliding Scale: $1, Sliding Scale: $5, Standard Ticket Price: $10, Pay it Forward: $20
Beginning Flat Plane Figure Carving Workshop with Jock Holmen
Tuesdays, April 14-28 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (each session)
Get started with flat plane figure carving in this three-week class. Carver Jock Holmes will get students started with basic knife safety and techniques for shaping a figure’s body and face.
Cost: $135 ($120 ASI Member) + $5 materials fee
New Nordic Raw Demo with the New Scenic Cafe’s Chef, Scott Graden
Tuesday, April 14 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Try new takes on Nordic cuisine with a menu built around raw preparations of fish, vegetables, and meats.
Cost: $170 ($150 ASI member)
Visit ASI’s website and view the events calendar for more opportunities for fun, creativity, and community this spring.