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SUMMARY:SWEDISH 1.2 — ENROLLMENT OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered at Scandinavia House\, held in-person and virtually! This course builds upon Swedish 1.1 or its equivalent. Students will learn sentence structure in sentences with more than one verb\, placement of adverbs\, plural endings\, conjugation of adjectives\, objective and possessive pronouns\, and the past tense. Various cultural aspects will also be highlighted during the course. This class will take place as hybrid learning\, with classes offered at Scandinavia House and online via Zoom. \nThis hybrid class will be held both in-person and via Zoom; in-person attendance for the first four classes is highly recommended. Classes take place on Mondays from 6:00–7:30 PM beginning January 19 through June 15. \nAt the end of the semester students will know: \n• How to structure sentences with more than one verb\n• The conjugation of adjectives\n• The past tense \nAnd be able to: \n• Talk about themselves and what they do in their day \n*Please note that there will be no classes on the following dates:\nFebruary 16 (Presidents’ Day); March 30\, April 6\, and April 13 (Spring Break); May 11 (Mother’s Day Weekend); May 25 (Memorial Day); and June 8.* \nPrerequisite: Swedish 1.1 or equivalent; instructions for remote learning will be emailed upon registration. For questions about language levels\, please contact Ingrid Kullberg-Bendz. Tuition is $675 ($607.50 ASF Members); 22.5 hours total class time. \nEnroll
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/swedish-1-2-enrollment-open/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
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SUMMARY:SAUNA LOST IN TRANSLATION: RESTORING FINNISHNESS TO A GLOBAL TRADITION
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 20 for a talk with Finlandia Foundation’s Lecturer of the Year Eero Kilpi on advancing sauna culture and Finnish tradition in North America and beyond! \nKilpi’s lecture\, “Sauna Lost in Translation: Restoring Finnishness to a Global Tradition\,” traces the evolution of global sweat bathing cultures—from Lakota sweat lodges to early Nordic sauna—and examines how Finnish traditions can reclaim their central role in today’s rapidly expanding sauna movement. \nDrawing on two decades of work with the North American Sauna Society\, Eero unpacks what happened when the ancient Finnish practice arrived in North America and morphed into what he calls the “hotbox phenomenon.” He explains how a wellness trend focused on heat\, hardware\, and health fads often stripped sauna of its spirit\, ritual\, and deeper mental-emotional benefits. \nWith humor\, clarity\, and lived experience as a Finn who has spent more than half his life in North America\, Eero offers “hot takes” on where sauna culture went astray—and how returning to traditional principles can restore its meaning. He argues that when we root the practice in its cultural and spiritual foundations\, everyone can experience the most authentic and profoundly restorative sauna possible. \nRegister
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/sauna-lost-in-translation/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T173000
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SUMMARY:GRAPHITE ON PAPER
DESCRIPTION:This workshop series for adults 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. \nIn this course\, students will explore and experiment with using graphite pencils on paper. \nThe series can be experienced as a complete progression or as individual\, standalone classes. Participation is limited to 12 students. *Please note: this workshop is for ages 20+.* \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/graphite-on-paper/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
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SUMMARY:SONGS FROM HOME | Album Release Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join sibling duo Skúli and Sæunn on January 22 for an evening celebrating their new album\, Songs from Home\, on Better Company Records. This concert brings Icelandic lullabies\, folk melodies\, and beloved tunes into a fresh light through understated arrangements for guitar and cello. Each piece reflects the music they grew up with\, how family memories shaped them\, long winters\, and the poetry of Iceland’s unique landscapes. \nWith Skúli’s grounded presence from Boston’s vibrant music scene and Sæunn’s expressive\, Grammy-nominated playing\, their interpretations feel unhurried and personal\, almost like being welcomed into their living room. Expect a night shaped by nostalgia\, easy warmth\, and the quiet power of music rooted in home. \n\nRegister \n\n 
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/songs-from-home-album-release-celebration/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT — YOUR FIRST KNITTING PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:*This program is now sold out.* \nNow that you’ve learned the basics of knitting – or you want to hone your skills – you are invited to join us for a weekly knitting group in January. You’ll choose from three simple patterns\, choose and buy your own yarn\, needles\, and notions\, and we’ll get started on the first day! \nJoin a small group to make something from start to finish\, with guidance and feedback from experienced knitter Hilary Snell. Enjoy stretching your brain with a new skill while engaging in the social bonding that only crafts can provide. Plus\, there will be snacks! Class size is limited to 12 people. \nBefore arriving for class\, please choose and purchase the according materials for your respective project. (Projects are pictured on banner image) PLEASE NOTE: Students will receive 10% off their purchase at Knitty City (208 West 79th Street) upon showing their Scandinavia House class receipt. \nWrist warmers: Chunky wool yarn – 110 yards. Color(s) of your choice. US size 11 straight needles. \nChunky hat: Approximately 100 yards of any chunky wool yarn. Color(s) of your choice. US size 10 circular needle 16 inches long (from tip to tip) and 4 double pointed bamboo needles US size 10. \nWashcloth: Any DK weight cotton yarn. US size 4 straight needles. \nPS. Chunky yarn is also called bulky yarn! \nStudents should also bring a tapestry needle\, scissors and some kind of bag to carry their project back and forth from home. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: \nHilary Snell\, a longtime visitor services staff member of Scandinavia House\, is of English\, Scottish\, and Irish descent\, and loves everything about Nordic culture. She was taught to knit by her grandmother and mother when she was eight years old and took it up again in her late 20s\, and has been knitting ever since. She enjoys sharing her love of the craft and of fiber arts in general. See her work at: https://www.instagram.com/lockwoodknits/
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/your-first-knitting-project-learn-to-knit-with-hilary-snell-2/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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SUMMARY:WEATHER CLOSURE
DESCRIPTION:Scandinavia House will be closed on Sunday\, January 25 and Monday\, January 26 due to inclement weather. This includes Björk Café and Bistro\, the Shop at Scandinavia House\, the Galleries\, Children’s Center and Offices at Scandinavia House. \nThe building will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday\, January 27. This includes the galleries\, restaurant\, shop\, and Children’s Center. \nSee you after the storm!
URL:https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/weather-closure-2/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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