Join artist Tina Rawson for a Swedish Kurbits workshop. Kurbits painting is a decorative style of painting that was very popular in Sweden between 1780 and 1870, particularly in Dalarna and southern Norrland. Today, people still use and appreciate Kurbits painting, a popular style that pays homage to our Swedish farmer heritage.
All materials are included in the workshop fee. All you need to bring is your imagination!
Saturday, April 27th | 11am-1pm | $40; $30 for members *advanced registration required. Space is limited.* | Register
image by Lani Schumway Photography
ABOUT TINA: Tina Rawson took up the bold decision in 2021, amidst the protracted COVID-19 pandemic, to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a painter.
Studying art in college at the University of Pittsburgh helped prepare her for work as an artist, and travels throughout Europe and across the United States inform her work. Her memories of people and places also provide artistic inspiration. She sees beauty in the everyday and hopes to relay it through bright colors, movement and texture.
Her many exhibits include a recent solo exhibit “Creative Connections: Contemporary Art” at the Newburyport Art Association, a show at Coastal Living Gallery in Little Compton RI, and a museum show at The Wenham Museum in Wenham, MA entitled “My Essentials.” She is a proud member of The Art Queens, The Newburyport Art Association; and a gallery member of the Little Compton Cafe in RI and the Portsmouth Historical Society’s Gift Shop in NH.
Tina works as an artist and educator in Amesbury Massachusetts and visits her native Sweden annually. She owns Start 2 Art, where she teaches young children through adults the joy of making art and kurbits, a Swedish folk art style which she studied in Sweden.
Celebrate Gingerbread cookie day, Pepparkakans dag, with us. Instituted on December 9 in 1996 in Sweden by the company Annas Pepparkakor as a way to promote this Holiday staple.
We’re celebrating by setting up a decorating station where you can decorate your gingerbread cookie ($3 per cookies) with icing and sprinkles.
To really amp up the Holiday spirit we’ll also have traditional rice porridge. Choose if you want it topped with sugar, cinnamon and cold milk or sugar, cinnamon and butter. There will be a hidden almond and whoever finds it gets the prize.
Of course we’ll also have saffron buns, hot glogg and our regular menu.
Saturday, December 9th | 10a,-2pm | while supplies last, no reservations
An intense movie, shot from a blind man’s perspective. An atypical action/ thriller film about a man who has to go through hell to reach his loved one.
Jaakko is blind and disabled, tethered to his wheelchair. He loves Sirpa. Living far away, they have never met in person, but they meet every day over the phone. When Sirpa is overwhelmed by shocking news, Jaakko decides to go to her immediately despite his condition. In any case, he just needs to rely on the help of five strangers in five places: from home to taxi, from taxi to station, from station to train, from train to taxi and finally from taxi to… her.
presented by the Scandinavian Library
Saturday, December 2nd | 1pm | $10; $5 for SCC and Library Members | tickets
Join us for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer at the SACC-NE Christmas Holiday Mingle 2023! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect, network, and celebrate the joyous season with fellow professionals. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM and get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, music, and delicious treats.
Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network or simply want to enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends, this event is not to be missed. With a relaxed and informal atmosphere, you’ll have the chance to mingle with individuals from various industries, sharing ideas and forging valuable connections.
Sponsored by IKEA and Nantasket Sweets by Swedes, there will be a wide selection of Glögg, Finger Foods, and traditional Swedish Christmas treats!
N.B. that the SACC-NE Christmas Holiday Mingle 2023 is a highly anticipated event, so be sure to secure your spot early. Stay tuned for further updates and details regarding the venue, ticketing, and any additional surprises we have in store for you. We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you at this joyful gathering!
Did you know that we host not one, but two Brownie troops in the Scandinavian Library? Besides the warmth, energy and vitality they bring, they also bring COOKIES! Troop #70153 wants to make sure you get them as well! Come visit their table at the SCC and bring some home, while supporting their troop!
Their Cookie Story: Troop #70153 would like to earn enough money from cookie sales to go horseback riding and camping. Our girls are learning essential money handling skills, presentation skills, and planning skills to meet their cookie selling goals.
Sweden’s Sandwich Cake Day is November 13th, we think that’s cause to celebrate.
The Smörgåstårta is a dish of Swedish origin popular in Sweden, Estonia (called “võileivatort”), Finland (called “voileipäkakku” and “smörgåstårta”) and Iceland (called “brauðterta” [ˈprœyːðˌtʰɛr̥ta]). Smörgåstårta is a traditional Swedish Sandwich Cake enjoyed year round, especially during special celebrations like Midsommar, birthday parties and weddings.
Our quick & easy homemade Swedish Sandwich Cake features a “savoury icing” made up of mayonnaise and sour cream. The interior is layered with bread slices, shrimp salad, smoked salmon and dill. The Swedish entrée is then topped with sliced vegetables, fresh dill, eggs and lemon slices.
Come in and try this delicious Swedish creation in the Kaffestugan!
Saturday, November 18th in the Kaffestugan from 10am-2pm*
**No reservations necessary. While supplies last. Full menu will also be available for order**
Join us for an afternoon of musical mastery with Norwegian guitarist Tim Johnson and Swedish bass player Bruno Råberg!
Their improvisational skills and deep connection to music promise an afternoon filled with rich melodies, spellbinding harmonies, and entrancing rhythms.
Saturday, November 4th | 1pm | $15; $7 for SCC members | tickets
Eric is an artist of Finnish descent who lives in Vermont. He studied at the Central School of Art and Design in Vermont. He has a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston and did postgraduate work at the Institute of Art and Design in Lahti, Finland.
Eric Aho is known for his immersive paintings of the natural world, using color and form to bridge the way we experience nature in totality. His canvases occupy a zone of perception between sober realism and ecstatic abstraction. He has been called “one of the leading painters of landscape and the environment of his generation.”
His works have been exhibited and collected widely in the United States and abroad and can be found in the permanent collections of many art museums including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and the Oulu Museum of Art, Finland, among many others.
In his presentation, Eric will describe the role Finland has played both in his imagination as a child and in his daily life as an artist. He will introduce the audience to his Finnish grandparents, aunt and uncle and share the story of his work. The audience will find his presentation engaging and very inspiring.
Sunday, November 5th | 2-4pm | this event is free with registration | register here
What began as a 19th century treat enjoyed on the ferries between Sweden and Denmark, the shrimp sandwich is now a Swedish icon. The sandwich still maintains its connection to traveling and is often enjoyed in airports. So, in 2009, Arlanda Airport in Stockholm started celebrating Räkmackans dag to honor this popular sandwich.
Our Kaffestugan wanted to get in on the fun so come on out during regular hours (10-2) on October 14th to enjoy one of our open-faced shrimp sandwiches and shrimp salad sandwiches!
