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SATURDAY STORYTELLING & WORKSHOP

SATURDAY STORYTELLING & WORKSHOP

Flying frogs! Fairy frogs! Funny fearless frogs! Storytellers Navida Stein and Julia M. Morris share frog-related stories and songs with audience participation, movement and live music, followed by a workshop in which participants will make frog hand-puppets. All materials will

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DESIGN LEARNING WORKSHOP

DESIGN LEARNING WORKSHOP

This Monday, Mari Savio, the founder and design learning specialist from SuoMu — the Finnish Association of Design Learning, presents an online workshop for families and educators of all ages. The event will begin with a short interview with Mari

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ONLINE — MUSEUMS FROM HOME

ONLINE — MUSEUMS FROM HOME

On the launch of her new book THE MUSEUM OF WHALES YOU WILL NEVER SEE: And Other Excursions to Iceland’s Most Unusual Museums (Penguin Book Original, on sale 5/12/20) author and artist Kendra Greene will discuss the work, and explore our abiding need

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VIRTUAL MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION!

VIRTUAL MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION!

Celebrate the longest day of the year with us online, Scandinavian-style! This Midsummer’s Eve, we’ll be hosting a virtual event to enjoy the festivities together, on this day known as one of non-stop merriment. The event will include wreath-making with flowers or

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SATURDAY STORYTELLING & WORKSHOP

SATURDAY STORYTELLING & WORKSHOP

Tales of tricky trolls, clever billy goats, and a pancake that escapes from the pan! Stories from Norway and Sweden will be followed by a workshop for creating a puppet to retell the tales. Join storyteller Regina Ress and artist-educator

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NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL

NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL

Explore the world without leaving New York! The New York International Children’s Film Festival takes place February 21 through March 15, 2020 throughout New York City, with 10 screenings at Scandinavia House. For complete lineup and tickets visit nyicff.org/tickets. Fill out

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FASTELAVN WORKSHOP

FASTELAVN WORKSHOP

Don’t wait until October for trick-or-treating! Sometimes called “Nordic Halloween,” the holiday Fastelavn originated in Denmark. On this day, children wear costumes and go from door-to-door, singing for candy. Join us for Scandinavia House’s celebration of this holiday, which includes

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SHAPE STUDIO FOR TOTS

SHAPE STUDIO FOR TOTS

Pure forms and colors will inspire our tiny artists in this process-based, playful workshop open for our Children’s Center Saturday visitors! Join us for a fun drop-in workshop with your toddler. The workshop is open to all Children’s Center visitors

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SHAPE STUDIO FOR TOTS

SHAPE STUDIO FOR TOTS

Pure forms and colors will inspire our tiny artists in this playful online art workshop! Join our art educators with your toddler to learn about shapes and colors in a fun and playful ways. We will present sample activities using standard household