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UPCOMING EVENTS

 Learn all about upcoming events and programs at Nordia House, presented by Nordic Northwest and
our partner organizations. 
 

  • Exhibition: Honoring Craftmanship in Silver
    Exhibition: Honoring Craftmanship in Silver
    Sat, Jul 13
    Nordia House
    Jul 13, 2024, 9:00 AM – Nov 13, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Jul 13, 2024, 9:00 AM – Nov 13, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    An exhibit highlighting a range of traditional Bunad Silver styles that correspond with the various regional folk costumes in Norway.
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  • Rosemaling on Rocks for Kids
    Rosemaling on Rocks for Kids
    Sun, Nov 10
    Nordia House
    Nov 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 10, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Explore basic rosemaling techniques and create a decoration for the garden! In this unique class, participants explore the intricate art of rosemaling on smooth river rocks.
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  • Skål Night with Hoy Family Vineyards
    Skål Night with Hoy Family Vineyards
    Wed, Nov 13
    Nordia House
    Nov 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 13, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PST
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Skål is translated as cheers or good health! Bring your friends and family for a toast at Nordia House.
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  • Swedish Conversation Group
    Swedish Conversation Group
    Thu, Nov 14
    Nordia House
    Nov 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Join us for Nordic Northwest’s first Swedish Conversation Group!
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  • Masterpieces of Nordic Cinema: Headhunters
    Masterpieces of Nordic Cinema: Headhunters
    Thu, Nov 14
    Nordia House
    Nov 14, 2024, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 14, 2024, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Come join Professor Tom Birnie on an introductory journey through the origins and development of Scandinavian film over the past 100 years.
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  • Owl Felting (sold out)
    Owl Felting (sold out)
    Sat, Nov 16
    Nordia House
    Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Learn how to felt an owl!
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  • Family Straw Ornaments Workshop (sold out)
    Family Straw Ornaments Workshop (sold out)
    Sat, Nov 16
    Nordia House
    Nov 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Learn how to create your own straw ornaments! These traditional Nordic ornaments are made of natural straw shaped into delicate snowflakes, stars, and more!
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  • Big in Sweden Book Talk (to be rescheduled)
    Big in Sweden Book Talk (to be rescheduled)
    Sat, Nov 16
    Nordia House
    Nov 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Sally Franson, reality TV star and famed author, will talk about the importance of finding your roots, traveling from Copenhagen to the Arctic Circle, the unexpected gift of reality TV, and turning life into art.
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  • Finnish Conversation Group
    Finnish Conversation Group
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 18
    Nordia House
    Nov 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Moi! Join us for a Finnish Conversation Group organized by Nordic Northwest and Finlandia Foundation's Columbia-Pacific Chapter. Whether you are fluent or just beginning this is your chance to meet and talk with others, hear the language and learn about Finnish culture, traditions, nature and more.
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  • Nordic Knitting Circle
    Nordic Knitting Circle
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 19
    Nordia House
    Nov 19, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 19, 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 Book Club with Northwest Danish Association (Dværgenes Dans)
    Danish Book Club with Northwest Danish Association (Dværgenes Dans)
    Wed, Nov 20
    Nordia House
    Nov 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Join us for our Danish Book Club in collaboration with the Northwest Danish Association!
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  • Five Nordic Christmas Cookies (sold out)
    Five Nordic Christmas Cookies (sold out)
    Wed, Nov 20
    Nordia House
    Nov 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    We are excited to be sharing Christmas cookie recipes from each of the Nordic countries this holiday season. Get a chance to try each of the cookies and participate in an in-depth demonstration on specialty techniques!
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  • Masterpieces of Nordic Cinema: Force Majeure
    Masterpieces of Nordic Cinema: Force Majeure
    Thu, Nov 21
    Nordia House
    Nov 21, 2024, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 21, 2024, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Come join Professor Tom Birnie on an introductory journey through the origins and development of Scandinavian film over the past 100 years.
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  • Midwinter Revels Preview Performance
    Midwinter Revels Preview Performance
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 22
    Nordia House
    Nov 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 22, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Join us for two preview events from the Portland Revel’s Midwinter Revels production.
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  • Nisse Gnome Ornament Workshop (sold out)
    Nisse Gnome Ornament Workshop (sold out)
    Sat, Nov 23
    Nordia House
    Nov 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Learn to weave your own gnome ornament for your home.
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  • Family Tree Walk and Journal Making
    Family Tree Walk and Journal Making
    Sat, Nov 23
    Nordia House
    Nov 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Join us for a family autumn walk in the woods of Nordic Northwest!
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  • Christmas Card Making
    Christmas Card Making
    Sat, Nov 23
    Nordia House
    Nov 23, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Create your own Christmas cards with a Nordic motif instructed by Portland-based artist Annelie Thurin.
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  • Official Oregon Lucia Selection & Crowning 2024
    Official Oregon Lucia Selection & Crowning 2024
    Sun, Nov 24
    Nordia House
    Nov 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Nov 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
    Come join us for the Selection & Crowning of our 2024-2025 Official Oregon Lucia!
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