Previous Years
2022
CELEBRATE LASKIAINEN WITH SCANDINAVIA HOUSE!
VIRTUAL PROGRAM WITH IDA METSBERG
VIRTUAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMINGSeries
On March 1 at 11 AM, celebrate Laskiainen with Scandinavia House Online in a virtual event with Ida Metsberg! Laskiainen (Shrovetide) is often described as a “mid-winter sliding festival”. Associated with Shrove Tuesday, it is a celebration of the beginning
2021
Stone Art Virtual Workshop
VIRTUAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMINGSeries
Are your pockets full of stones after a day of nature adventure? Stones can be found anywhere and everywhere: the woods, the playground, at the beach and river streams. Playing with stones, and making a mark, are ageless and irresistible
The Paper Boat Club: Origami Workshop
Virtual Program
VIRTUAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMINGSeries
Nordic countries are surrounded by water and long coastlines, which means boats have been important to Nordic livelihoods since the ancient times. (Just think about the Vikings and their longboats!) In today’s workshop, we’ll have fun applying ideas from Nordic
The Fairytale World of Elsa Beskow
Virtual Workshop with Ingrid Kullberg-Bendz
VIRTUAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMINGSeries
On Walpurgis Day & Vappu on May 1, join us to welcome in the spring with a special celebration of the iconic Swedish author Elsa Beskow! Special guest Ingrid Kullberg-Bendz (Scandinavian American Theater Company) will introduce Beskow’s world of beautiful illustrations
Virtual Easter Crafts and Celebration
With the Children's Center
VIRTUAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMINGSeries
On Thursday, April 1 at 11 AM ET, join the Children’s Center for an Easter-themed workshop exploring unique traditions and children’s crafts from different Nordic regions! Easter in the Nordic countries is all about welcoming the long-awaited spring after the dark
The Fox and the Bear — Virtual Workshop & Storytime
With Elina Gyldén
VIRTUAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMINGSeries
On Saturday, March 20 at 11 AM ET, join the Children’s Center for a family craft session on “The Fox and the Bear”! In this program, special guest Elina Gyldén (Art Educator, Amos Rex Museum & National Gallery, Helsinki) will lead