Southern Swedish Figurative Folk Painting – Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

A Nordic Event
When:
October 19, 2025
 (1:00 pm)
Join artist Alison Aune for monthly hands-on Swedish folk craft workshops in Duluth—exploring tradition, history, and creativity while making your own inspired piece.

This Month’s Topic

“Southern Swedish Figurative Folk Painting”

This bonad painting is about Alison’s maternal ancestors who left Sweden for Minnesota. It is now in the permanent collection of the Bonads Museum.
Alison visited the house outside of Växjö where her Great Grandmother Hulda’s mother Ingrid was from

Background Info

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts is excited to invite your members and friends to join artist Alison Aune for Contemporary Creative Swedish Slöjd – a monthly, hands-on journey into traditional and contemporary Swedish folk crafts, inspired by Alison’s study trips to Sweden.

Each session explores a unique craft tradition (its history, cultural significance, and modern interpretations) while participants create their own inspired piece at our welcoming community space in Duluth.

Sundays, 1:00–4:30 PM
Sliding Scale Pricing Options – all supplies and coffee included
For Adults & Teens

Schedule & Topics:

  • Oct 19: Southern Swedish Figurative Folk Painting (Bonads)
  • Nov 2: Jul Tomtar – Paint a family of helpful Swedish Christmas elves
  • Dec 14: Hjärta (Heart) Ornaments
  • Jan 4: Dalahästar for a New Year!
  • Feb 1: Kurbits-Painted Hearts
  • Mar 1: Contemporary Oro: Takkrona Ceiling Crowns
  • Apr 5: Pappersblommor (Paper Flowers) for midsommar crowns, garlands & festspirar

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts (SOLCA) is a creative hub located in Duluth, Minnesota’s Lakeside neighborhood. The center offers classes, festivals, events, and rental spaces for artists and community members. Formerly a Waldorf-inspired school, SOLCA has since transitioned to a community-based arts organization.