The weaving of rya rugs began in Scandinavia centuries ago, join us with the instructor, Melinda Byrd. In this virtual class held over Zoom, you will learn about rya using supplies and techniques that do not require a loom. During this workshop, you will create a 16” x 16” introductory rya project. You can choose your color scheme from 6 color combinations of vintage Lundgren Rya virgin wool yarn. pictured to the left. Instructions will be enclosed to orient you but you can look forward to our online class with additional tips and tricks as well as some simple design elements.

ASHM is happy to partner again with CraftNOW Create! ASHM will be sharing about recycling and sustainability in Sweden with our craft: Plarn Woven Bowls.

This year Smith Memorial Playground is hosting CraftNOW Create outside on their beautiful campus. Demonstrations and take-home kits will be set up on their wrap-around porch and immediately in front of the Playhouse. Most projects are ideal for elementary-aged students.

Learn more at Craftnowphila.org

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will be selling holiday foods and sweets for your refreshment. Enjoy daily Lucia processions at 11 am and 2 pm and live holiday music throughout the day.

This month at Toddler Time families will get to explore ASHM’s newest exhibit American by Craft: The Furniture of Olof Althin and see the amazing things that can be built from wood. We will read “Harvey the Carpenter” by Swedish children’s author Lars Klinting to get an introduction to basic tools. Children will play with toy tools and even make their own wooden picture frames to take home!

Toddler Time is free for members and $5 per non-member child. You can register below or pay at the door.

Ready to do some early Christmas shopping, but prefer to do it from home? Sign up for a 20-minute time slot and you will be assigned a personal shopping assistant who will contact you via video chat to help you make selections from the ASHM gift shop. Your purchases can be packaged for mail or pick-up. To register for a time slot, call 215-389-1776. Follow the link below to see a video tour of the shop and products.