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ARTS & CRAFTS EVENTS

  • ScanFair
    ScanFair
    Multiple Dates
    ScanFair
    Sat, Dec 07
    Oregon Convention Center
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
    Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR 97232, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
    Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR 97232, USA
    Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of the Nordic Holiday season. ScanFair brings Scandinavia to Portland through traditional food vendors, entertainment program focused on cultural heritage, educational craft corner, and welcoming local community organizations.
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  • OGRES VS ELVES: An Interactive Cartoon Adventure
    OGRES VS ELVES: An Interactive Cartoon Adventure
    OGRES VS ELVES: An Interactive Cartoon Adventure
    Sat, Dec 14
    Nordia House
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Join Scholastic cartoonist Kane Lynch and P-nut the cat for a yuletide cartooning caper!
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  • Family Himmeli Workshop (sold out)
    Family Himmeli Workshop (sold out)
    Family Himmeli Workshop (sold out)
    Sat, Dec 14
    Nordia House
    Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Learn how to create your own himmeli, the traditional Finnish holiday decoration made of natural straw threaded into beautiful geometric mobiles.
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  • Nordic Knitting Circle
    Nordic Knitting Circle
    Multiple Dates
    Nordic Knitting Circle
    Tue, Dec 17
    Nordia House
    Dec 17, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Dec 17, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Beginner and expert knitters, fiber artists, and any folks interested in crafts are all welcome to join the Nordic Knitting Circle. Bring your own project, join ongoing projects including color work projects, and get help and support from others.
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  • Danish Star Workshop (sold out)
    Danish Star Workshop (sold out)
    Multiple Dates
    Danish Star Workshop (sold out)
    Sat, Dec 21
    Nordia House
    Dec 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Dec 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Create your own Danish star!
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  • Family Birch Bark Baskets Workshop
    Family Birch Bark Baskets Workshop
    Family Birch Bark Baskets Workshop
    Sat, Jan 18
    Nordia House
    Jan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Jan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Come explore the treasured folkcraft of Nordic birch bark weaving, create your own birch bark basket, and learn about the amazing Birch tree!
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  • Nordic Valentine’s Day Card Making
    Nordic Valentine’s Day Card Making
    Nordic Valentine’s Day Card Making
    Sun, Feb 02
    Nordia House
    Feb 02, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Feb 02, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Make your own cards inspired by Nordic designs!
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  • Nordic Paint and Sip
    Nordic Paint and Sip
    Nordic Paint and Sip
    Fri, Feb 07
    Nordia House
    Feb 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Feb 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Join us for a special evening at Nordic Northwest as local artist Joel Henriques leads a Nordic-Themed Paint & Sip!
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  • Family Paper Mushroom Workshop
    Family Paper Mushroom Workshop
    Family Paper Mushroom Workshop
    Sat, Feb 15
    Nordia House
    Feb 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Feb 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Paper mushrooms are always in season! Explore the world of Nordic inspired paper arts and learn how to create fairytale mushrooms out of crepe paper!
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  • The Fantastic Art of Paper Cutting
    The Fantastic Art of Paper Cutting
    The Fantastic Art of Paper Cutting
    Sun, Feb 23
    Online via Zoom
    Feb 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Online via Zoom
    Feb 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Online via Zoom
    Learn to create wonderful paper-cut beings with Danish artist, Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen, via Zoom.
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  • Nordic Little Saturday
    Nordic Little Saturday
    Nordic Little Saturday
    Wed, Feb 26
    Nordia House
    Feb 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Feb 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Come spend a relaxing evening with us for Little Saturday, or Lillordag. A cozy evening of homemade Nordic desserts, games, crafts, and spirits for all ages and families!
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  • Circular Tree Weaving Workshop
    Circular Tree Weaving Workshop
    Circular Tree Weaving Workshop
    Sat, Mar 08
    Nordia House
    Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Come one, come all, to learn how to create your own unique woven tree!
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  • Marimekko-Inspired Printing for Kids
    Marimekko-Inspired Printing for Kids
    Marimekko-Inspired Printing for Kids
    Sat, Mar 08
    Nordia House
    Mar 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Mar 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Celebrate Spring and explore block printing inspired by the bold flowers and geometric shapes of Marimekko!
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  • Spoon Carving Workshop
    Spoon Carving Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Spoon Carving Workshop
    Sun, Mar 09
    Nordia House
    Mar 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Mar 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Join us with instructor Leslie Walters to create your very own wooden spoon!
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  • Felted Pendant Necklace Workshop
    Felted Pendant Necklace Workshop
    Felted Pendant Necklace Workshop
    Tue, Mar 11
    Nordia House
    Mar 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Mar 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Master the art of felting with this complex felted pendant!
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  • Felted Ruffle Scarf Workshop
    Felted Ruffle Scarf Workshop
    Felted Ruffle Scarf Workshop
    Wed, Mar 12
    Nordia House
    Mar 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Mar 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Come to Nordic Northwest for this great workshop and leave with your own felted scarf!
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  • Sami Inspired Bracelet
    Sami Inspired Bracelet
    Sami Inspired Bracelet
    Sat, Mar 15
    Nordia House
    Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Learn the ancient techniques invented by the Sami people to create your own reindeer leather and coiled wire embroidered bracelet.
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  • Traditional Hardanger Embroidery
    Traditional Hardanger Embroidery
    Traditional Hardanger Embroidery
    Sat, Mar 22
    Nordia House
    Mar 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Mar 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Learn the traditional embroidery technique of hardanger!
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