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Art on Paper: Graphite Pencils

This series offers a gentle introduction to the tactile qualities of materials such as paper, pastel, paint, graphite pencil, and ink. Participants will explore the unique characteristics of various tools and surfaces, learning simple techniques to get started and discover inspiration—whether drawn from the inner world or the world around us. The focus is on the process of making: approaching art as a meditative, exploratory practice. Together, we’ll experiment, play, and pay close attention to what unfolds on the page, moment by moment. There are no expectations for finished pieces or specific outcomes —the class itself is the experience and the goal. Each session will close with a supportive group reflection, where we’ll share and appreciate each other's progress, process, and discoveries. In this course, students will explore and experiment with using graphite pencils on paper. The series can be experienced as a complete progression or as individual, standalone classes. Participants are welcome to sign up for the full series or choose single sessions—there is no requirement to attend every class. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Margrethe Aanestad is a Norwegian visual artist working between Norway and New York City. Her practice explores abstraction through mainly drawing, painting, and sculpture, with a focus on materiality, space, and intuitive expression. In addition to her studio work, Margrethe is a seasoned Teaching Artist with over a decade of experience leading art workshops for children, teens, and adults. She has taught in a wide range of settings—from art colleges and cultural institutions to public schools and independent initiatives—consistently fostering creativity, experimentation, and personal expression through hands-on art-making. Based in Brooklyn, she currently works with KokoNYC, and recently founded her own platform offering creative coaching and guided art-making sessions for adults. Margrethe also led a well-received workshop at Scandinavia House in February 2025 and is excited to return this summer with a new series that will focus on working on paper.

Jul 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Volvo Hall
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Art on Paper: Ink and Water

This series offers a gentle introduction to the tactile qualities of materials such as paper, pastel, paint, graphite pencil, and ink. Participants will explore the unique characteristics of various tools and surfaces, learning simple techniques to get started and discover inspiration—whether drawn from the inner world or the world around us. The focus is on the process of making: approaching art as a meditative, exploratory practice. Together, we’ll experiment, play, and pay close attention to what unfolds on the page, moment by moment. There are no expectations for finished pieces or specific outcomes —the class itself is the experience and the goal. Each session will close with a supportive group reflection, where we’ll share and appreciate each other's progress, process, and discoveries. In this course, students will explore and experiment with using ink and water on paper across various techniques. The series can be experienced as a complete progression or as individual, standalone classes. Participants are welcome to sign up for the full series or choose single sessions—there is no requirement to attend every class. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Margrethe Aanestad is a Norwegian visual artist working between Norway and New York City. Her practice explores abstraction through mainly drawing, painting, and sculpture, with a focus on materiality, space, and intuitive expression. In addition to her studio work, Margrethe is a seasoned Teaching Artist with over a decade of experience leading art workshops for children, teens, and adults. She has taught in a wide range of settings—from art colleges and cultural institutions to public schools and independent initiatives—consistently fostering creativity, experimentation, and personal expression through hands-on art-making. Based in Brooklyn, she currently works with KokoNYC, and recently founded her own platform offering creative coaching and guided art-making sessions for adults. Margrethe also led a well-received workshop at Scandinavia House in February 2025 and is excited to return this summer with a new series that will focus on working on paper.

Aug 02, 2025 12:00 pm
Volvo Hall
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Art on Paper: Pastel Chalk

This series offers a gentle introduction to the tactile qualities of materials such as paper, pastel, paint, graphite pencil, and ink. Participants will explore the unique characteristics of various tools and surfaces, learning simple techniques to get started and discover inspiration—whether drawn from the inner world or the world around us. The focus is on the process of making: approaching art as a meditative, exploratory practice. Together, we’ll experiment, play, and pay close attention to what unfolds on the page, moment by moment. There are no expectations for finished pieces or specific outcomes —the class itself is the experience and the goal. Each session will close with a supportive group reflection, where we’ll share and appreciate each other's progress, process, and discoveries. In this course, students will explore and experiment with using various pastel chalks on paper. The series can be experienced as a complete progression or as individual, standalone classes. Participants are welcome to sign up for the full series or choose single sessions—there is no requirement to attend every class. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Margrethe Aanestad is a Norwegian visual artist working between Norway and New York City. Her practice explores abstraction through mainly drawing, painting, and sculpture, with a focus on materiality, space, and intuitive expression. In addition to her studio work, Margrethe is a seasoned Teaching Artist with over a decade of experience leading art workshops for children, teens, and adults. She has taught in a wide range of settings—from art colleges and cultural institutions to public schools and independent initiatives—consistently fostering creativity, experimentation, and personal expression through hands-on art-making. Based in Brooklyn, she currently works with KokoNYC, and recently founded her own platform offering creative coaching and guided art-making sessions for adults. Margrethe also led a well-received workshop at Scandinavia House in February 2025 and is excited to return this summer with a new series that will focus on working on paper.

Jul 05, 2025 12:00 pm
Volvo Hall
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Art on Paper: Water-Based Painting

This series offers a gentle introduction to the tactile qualities of materials such as paper, pastel, paint, graphite pencil, and ink. Participants will explore the unique characteristics of various tools and surfaces, learning simple techniques to get started and discover inspiration—whether drawn from the inner world or the world around us. The focus is on the process of making: approaching art as a meditative, exploratory practice. Together, we’ll experiment, play, and pay close attention to what unfolds on the page, moment by moment. There are no expectations for finished pieces or specific outcomes —the class itself is the experience and the goal. Each session will close with a supportive group reflection, where we’ll share and appreciate each other's progress, process, and discoveries. In this course, students will explore and experiment with water-based colored paint and water using brushes on paper. The series can be experienced as a complete progression or as individual, standalone classes. Participants are welcome to sign up for the full series or choose single sessions—there is no requirement to attend every class. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Margrethe Aanestad is a Norwegian visual artist working between Norway and New York City. Her practice explores abstraction through mainly drawing, painting, and sculpture, with a focus on materiality, space, and intuitive expression. In addition to her studio work, Margrethe is a seasoned Teaching Artist with over a decade of experience leading art workshops for children, teens, and adults. She has taught in a wide range of settings—from art colleges and cultural institutions to public schools and independent initiatives—consistently fostering creativity, experimentation, and personal expression through hands-on art-making. Based in Brooklyn, she currently works with KokoNYC, and recently founded her own platform offering creative coaching and guided art-making sessions for adults. Margrethe also led a well-received workshop at Scandinavia House in February 2025 and is excited to return this summer with a new series that will focus on working on paper.

Jul 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Volvo Hall
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Children's Center Reservations

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE SIGNED IN WITH YOUR EMAIL TO ACCESS ALL RESERVATIONS. Reservations for the 2-hour play sessions. ASF Family membership required, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Thursdays and Saturdays, open to the public as well as members. A reservation ticket must be purchased for each participating child, caregivers do not need to purchase tickets for themselves. ASF Family members are limited to 3 reservation tickets per session. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. Please sign the ASF Liability Waiver on our website and bring to your first play session.

Jun 05, 2025 10:00 am
Heimbold Family Children's Playing & Learning Center
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Jun 05, 2025 2:30 pm
Heimbold Family Children's Playing & Learning Center
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Jun 07, 2025 10:00 am
Heimbold Family Children's Playing & Learning Center
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Jun 07, 2025 2:30 pm
Heimbold Family Children's Playing & Learning Center
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Jun 12, 2025 10:00 am
Heimbold Family Children's Playing & Learning Center
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Coaster Weaving Workshop

Spend a (morning/afternoon) weaving your own vibrant and contemporary coaster in the rölakan flat weave style with textile artist, Chrtistine Novotny. Students will each create their own unique tapestry while touching on elements of color blending and design. Each student will leave with knowledge of the rölakan technique and a new coaster tailored to their aesthetic preferences!

Jun 14, 2025 11:00 am
Volvo Hall
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Dwight in Denmark: Saving Tunes from Extinction

See Dwight in Denmark, the marvelous story of Dwight Lamb, an old time Missouri Valley style fiddler who repatriated tunes learned from his father and grandfather that had gone extinct in Denmark, on Wednesday, June 18 at Scandinavia House! The screening will be followed by a film talk with Danish folk musician Kristian Bugge, a personal friend of Dwight’s. Held alongside our ongoing exhibition Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art, this program takes place during a week-long series of special folk events in honor of Midsummer.

Jun 18, 2025 7:00 pm
Scandinavia House
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Happy Midsummer, A Family Art Workshop

Attention, NYC families! Please join us for the family art workshop, Happy Midsummer, on June 21. Midsummer is an important and happy time in Scandinavia. To celebrate the occasion, NYC children and their families/caretakers are invited to an art workshop here at Scandinavia House. Families will make art; coloring and drawing, making a summer-themed collage, and making flower crowns from real flowers! This workshop is intended for children from ages one to ten. Every participant—adults and children alike—must buy their own ticket to attend. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Jun 21, 2025 2:30 pm
Volvo Hall
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Kaisa's Machine

Join us on June 12 for a performance by jazz quartet Kaisa’s Machine, featuring acclaimed Finnish bass player and ASF Fellow Kaisa Mäensivu with Max Light (guitar), Eden Ladin (piano), and Joe Peri (drums)!

Jun 12, 2025 7:00 pm
Scandinavia House
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Kristian Bugge and Ruthie Dornfeld: Traditional Danish Music Showcase

Join fiddlers Kristian Bugge and Ruthie Dornfeld for an evening of traditional Danish folk music! Held alongside our ongoing exhibition Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art, this program takes place during a week-long series of special folk events in honor of Midsummer.

Jun 17, 2025 7:00 pm
Scandinavia House
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Metal & Wood Work — Nordic Echoes Panel Discussion

Held alongside our exhibition Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art, the first major traveling exhibition of contemporary Nordic artist traditions from the Upper Midwest, join us for a panel discussion with three featured in the show: Talon Cavender-Wilson, Elizabeth Belz and Jess Hirsch. With exhibition curator Sally Yerkovich, they’ll discuss their works in the show and their respective metalworking and woodworking practices.

Jul 19, 2025 3:00 pm
Scandinavia House
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New Nordic Cinema: The Swedish Torpedo

World War II is around the corner, but the only thing Sally Bauer can think of is the ocean. Her dream is to swim across the English Channel.

Jun 11, 2025 7:00 pm
Scandinavia House
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Spoon Carving Workshop

Carve a cook spoon! Learn how to carve a spoon from a fresh cut tree using traditional Nordic carving techniques. We cover tree anatomy, axing out a blank (roughed out spoon shape), knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn “Sloyd style” carving. The class fee includes tool rental, materials, a finishing kit, and safety gloves. Please wear pants and close-toed-shoes, as we are going to make some wood chips.

Jul 19, 2025 11:00 am
Volvo Hall
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Swedish Midsummer Concert with Paul Dahlin and Reprise

Join us for a Musical Midsummer Performance Concert with traditional music by Reprise, a group featuring Paul Dahlin and fiddlers from the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis! Held alongside our ongoing exhibition Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art, this program takes place during a week-long series of special folk events in honor of Midsummer.

Jun 19, 2025 7:00 pm
Scandinavia House
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Working With Textiles — Nordic Echoes Panel Discussion

Held alongside our exhibition Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art, the first major traveling exhibition of contemporary Nordic artist traditions from the Upper Midwest, join us for a panel discussion with four artists featured in the show: Amber M. Jensen, Christine Novotny, and Lisa Wiitala. With exhibition curator Sally Yerkovich, they’ll discuss their works in the show and their respective practices as well as Nordic textile traditions.

Jun 14, 2025 3:00 pm
Scandinavia House
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