Holiday season is here and so is holiday baking. Learn to make Swedish Lucia buns from scratch.

More information about this event here.

This year´s Holiday Arts & Crafts is happening as part of the SWEA Christmas Fair. Come purchase your Christmas Treats and visit Santa´s Elves´ Workshop full of activities and arts and crafts projects for children and families.

More information about this event here.

Cinnamon Bun Baking Workshop

Nordic cinnamon buns are not as sweet and sticky as the typical American cinnamon rolls. Another key difference is that cardamon is added to the dough. US buns are served with icing on top while the Nordic version is often topped with pearl sugar. Come and learn how these delicious buns are made!

This workshop is 100 % hands-on and you will be mixing, kneading, making the filling, hand-shaping, and proofing your yeasted dough.

You will get

- A box to bring home your 4 hand-shaped sweet dough cinnamon buns so you can bake them at home after the dough has risen (it takes a long time for yeasted dough to rise)

- The recipe and the knowledge on how to recreate the buns at home

- Best expert tricks regarding how to make a sweet cardamom/cinnamon bun dough

- A " fika" break with pre-made cinnamon buns and coffee/tea

Fika is an important part of Swedish culture. It means making time for friends and colleagues and to share a cup of coffee or tea and a sweet little something to eat. Many Swedes consider it almost essential to make time for fika every day!

More about this event here.

Bring a picnic blanket and something to share for the communal potluck table and join this family friendly afternoon filled with fun activities at Golden Gate Park's Pioneer Log Cabin.

New for this year, we also invite you to join our first annual SSCC Brännboll Games! Brännboll, a nordic version of baseball, is played by people of all ages in all the nordic countries, by children in school, families in the park, at work temabuilding events etc. We will have a game for everyone, from toddlers to grandmas.

In addition there will be a bouncy house, and a chance to play volleyball, soccer, cornhole, kubb and more.

More information about this event & sign ups here.

Socialize with great people under the stars, lounge by the fire pit with a glass in hand, enjoy the soothing tunes of live music. There's no better way to kick off a new season.

Join our second annual fall fest cocktail hour. Whether it's your first time visiting SSCC or if you come to school daily, just happen to live in the neigborhood, or maybe you're an alumni family, the doors are open for you.

Sign up and more about the event here.

Join us in person for the first event in our Nordic Noir series featuring renowned Finnish crime novelist Leena Lehtolainen. As one of Finland's most successful and beloved authors, Lehtolainen has captivated readers worldwide with her gripping tales of suspense, complex characters, and vivid portrayals of Finnish society.

More information about this event here.

We are hosting a Nordic Booth at International Kids Fun Festival in Cupertino. Come meet us there!

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In Finland, the 1st of May (known as "Vappu") is widely celebrated. On this day, fragile and curvy funnel cakes ("tippaleipä") are served alongside with donuts ("munkki"), mead ("sima"), and sparkling wine. The celebration of Vappu starts already on the last day of April, and typically ends with a picnic the day after, if the Finnish spring weather allows it.

Funnel cakes are deep fried pastries topped with confectionary sugar. They are very crispy and fragile. Our tippaleipä is made of multiple layers, which are easier to eat and share. The cake is about 6.5cm (2.5 inches) tall and has diameter of 10cm (3.9 inches).

The class will be taught in English by Aleksandra Wojtas, the owner of Lapland Bakery, which has been bringing Nordic flavors to Bay Area residents for over 6 years.

• Early bird ticket price is $90 (*purchase must be made by April 16, 11:59pm)

• If you purchase your ticket on April 17 or later, ticket price is $105

You will get

- A box to bring home your baked goods

- The recipe and the knowledge on how to recreate the baked goods at home

- Best expert tricks regarding how to bake

- A coffee break with something sweet to eat and coffee/tea

Nordic Family Easter Arts & Crafts

Date: Sunday March 24, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

• Early bird ticket price is $13/person (*purchase must be made by March 21, 11:59pm)

• If you purchase your ticket on March 22 or later, ticket price is $18

• Buy your ticket here

  Feathers, chicks and hand painted eggs! Well, it must be Easter then!

Join us at the SSCC for some traditional Nordic Easter arts & crafts. Children, together with their caregivers, make their own arts and crafts, "påskpyssel", to bring home.

There will also be an egghunt, fika, and as usual Påskgumman will be traveling all the way from Blåkulla to join us...!

Please note that this is not a drop-off event. Activities are planned so that there is something for all ages, focusing on children between 1 to 11 years of age.

For further questions; please contact Cultural Programs Youth Manager Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

We're inviting you to come learn how to bake traditional Lucia buns just in time for Lucia! During the dark and cold Swedish winters, Lucia and her procession bring light, warmth, and Lucia buns to people on December 13 in one of Sweden's oldest traditions.

This workshop is 100 % hands-on and you will be mixing, kneading, hand-shaping, and proofing your yeasted dough.

Your baking instructor Jessica Lantz is a Stockholm-native who honed her culinary skills in Sweden and abroad. After attending culinary school, Jessica was a private chef on an Italian sailboat and refined her professional skills as a baker on the Åland Islands. Since 2016, Jessica has delighted the United States with her delectable Swedish baked goods, showcasing her expertise as the proud owner of her home bakery Swedish Bakes and American Cakes, specializing in treats like kanelbullar and prinsesstårtor.

Y ou will get

- A box to bring home your hand-shaped Lucia buns so you can bake them at home after the dough has risen (it takes a long time for yeasted dough to rise)

- The recipe and the knowledge on how to recreate the buns at home

- Best expert tricks regarding how to make the Lucia bun dough

- A " fika" break with something sweet and coffee/tea

Fika is an important part of Swedish culture. It means making time for friends and colleagues and to share a cup of coffee or tea and a sweet little something to eat. Many Swedes consider it almost essential to make time for fika every day!

We will be unable to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions for the class. Please check with us if you have any questions or concerns .

T he workshop will be conducted in English and is for adults 18+. A ticket can be purchased for youth 14-17 years of age when they attend together with a ticket holding adult.

Classes are non-refundable. If you cannot make it they can be transferred to another family member or friend. No exceptions.

For any questions, contact Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

Join us for some traditional Nordic Family Christmas arts and crafts (DIY), Glögg (alcohol-free) and Gingerbread cookies from 10 am to 12:30 pm!

Children, together with their caregivers make their own arts and crafts, "pyssel", to bring home. Bring your whole family! Santa will be visiting us around 11 am and join us to sing a few Nordic Christmas songs.

Take a break and drop into our pop-up store! Visit Mike Sjöblom from Sjöblom Glögg for your holiday glögg cravings, Jessica Lantz from Swedish Bakes and American Cakes to buy classic Nordic treats for Christmas, and Flatbed Farms for your holiday shopping. And Kantine's cookbook will be available to purchase as well!

Please note that this is not a drop-off event. Activities are planned so that there is something for all ages, focusin on children between 1 to 11 years of age.

For further questions please contact Cultural Programs Coordinator Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

Supporting Multilingualism - Family Education Seminar & Workshop

As a multilingual school, we daily see the benefits of multilingualism, and also the challenges that families face in strengthening and maintaining multiple languages at home.

In this seminar we will share tools for encouraging and strengthening the language at home. Focus will be on language learning of children and teens, but much of the information will be useful for adult learners as well.

This seminar is built to serve also those who do not share the language their children are speaking - finding ways to support their child's learning.

You will learn about

- Global research about multilingualism

- How do you learn and maintain a language? In short: exposure, quantity and consistency!

- Myths about multilingualism

- Language motivation and identity: ~for the whole family ~for the parents/guardians ~for the child

After sharing some information, we will continue discussions in smaller facilitated groups - sharing tips, exploring language learning methods and finding ways to test our just gained knowledge of multilingualism in our day-to-day lives.

Join us in a fantastic "Finnophile" printmaking workshop with Finnish American artist Kristine Holohan.

The first part of the dynamic workshop will present a fun discovery of folk art and printmaking traditions in Finland - often similar to other Nordic countries. We discuss the origins of Finnish design, art, architecture, and print - and explore how the local design expanded into a global phenomenom- with Marimekko as our example.

Part two of our workshop will be a hands-on guided session where you create your own prints through linoleum carved printing and silk screen techniques. Each participant will leave with unique handmade prints on paper and textiles - inspired by Nordic roots.

This workshop is ideal for participants 18 and older. A ticket can be purchased for youth 14-17 when attending with a ticket holding adult.

About the teacher:

Kristi is a second generation Finnish American artist with nearly two decades experience working in a variety of mediums including, textiles, printmaking, illustration, murals, bookbinding, sculpture, and more.

She has worked closely with public agencies, community groups, and arts galleries and museums.

She is trained in Restorative Practices and brings a joyful support of all student’s differentiated creativity levels.

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Nordic cinnamon buns are not as sweet and sticky as the typical American cinnamon rolls. Another key difference is that cardamon is added to the dough. US buns are served with icing on top while the Nordic version is often topped with pearl sugar. Come and learn how these delicious buns are made!

This workshop is 100 % hands-on and you will be mixing, kneading, making the filling, hand-shaping, and proofing your yeasted dough.

Your baking instructor Jessica Lantz is a Stockholm-native who honed her culinary skills in Sweden and abroad. After attending culinary school, Jessica was a private chef on an Italian sailboat and refined her professional skills as a baker on the Åland Islands. Since 2016, Jessica has delighted the United States with her delectable Swedish baked goods, showcasing her expertise as the proud owner of her home bakery Swedish Bakes and American Cakes, specializing in treats like Kanelbullar and Princess Cakes.

You will get

- A box to bring home your 4 hand-shaped sweet dough cinnamon buns so you can bake them at home after the dough has risen (it takes a long time for yeasted dough to rise)

- The recipe and the knowledge on how to recreate the buns at home

- Best expert tricks regarding how to make a sweet cardamom/cinnamon bun dough

- A " fika" break with pre-made cinnamon buns and coffee/tea

Fika is an important part of Swedish culture. It means making time for friends and colleagues and to share a cup of coffee or tea and a sweet little something to eat. Many Swedes consider it almost essential to make time for fika every day!

We will be unable to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions for the class. Please check with us if you have any questions or concerns .

The workshop will be conducted in English and is for adults 18+ only. A ticket can be purchased for youth 14-17 years of age when they attend together with a ticket holding adult.

Classes are non-refundable. If you cannot make it they can be transferred to another family member or friend. No exceptions.

For any questions, contact Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

Swedish Tisus Test preparation course (High School) (Virtual)

When: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

 August 16 - October 18, 2023

 Extra practice test lessons on Saturdays 9/2 and 10/7

Where: Virtual

Teacher: Anna-Karin Brazee

Price: $850

Tisus Test date: October 24-25, 2023 Registration for the test is done individually and paid separately to Tisus at www.su.se. The test-fee is NOT included in the course price. It is possible for students to apply for a grant towards the Tisus test fee from Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom. Visit their website www.stipfond.se to find out more.

This course is suitable for students who are planning to take the Tisus Test, a qualifying test in Swedish, intended for anyone with an upper secondary school diploma from a foreign country who is planning to apply for academic studies in Sweden and lacks a certificate in Swedish.

The course is divided in three blocks focusing on reading comprehension, writing and spelling, and oral- and argumentation skills. The Tisus preparation course is designed for students who are doing their last years in high school, or who have recently finished their high school degree. During this course, the students will prepare for the test and at the same time get to know fellow students and exchange experiences.

About the instructor: Anna-Karin Brazee recently moved to San Francisco from Switzerland where she taught at Svenska Skolan in Zurich. Her professional background is in art management, and she has worked with theater and opera in Sweden and France. Anna-Karin is now studying to become a language teacher with focus on multilingualism and second language learning.

For questions, please contact Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

No refunds, all sales are final.

We invite you to join Campfire, From Arctic Wilderness to Urban Nature: Guided Hike, Inspiration, and Wilderness Tips.

The event is a collaboration between Fjällräven and the Scandinavian School and Cultural Center (SSCC).

This event is for all hikers - from beginners to advanced trekkers who want to get inspiration for their next adventure or improve their wilderness skills.

Fjällräven San Fransisco team members and California outdoor guide Ian McNemar will lead you through the event that starts and finishes at the Scandinavian School and Cultural Center's campus in San Francisco.

The Event Includes:

• Inspirational stories from Ian's hiking adventures around the US and ideas for your next hiking destination, whether locally in the Bay Area or further away.

• How to prepare for shorter day hikes or longer overnight trips. Get tips on what equipment will make your outdoor experiences more enjoyable and safe. Display of some of Fjällräven's newest collection of clothing and outdoor gear.

• Exhibition from the Arctic Wilderness, 20 teammates from across the globe, and a 300 km (185.6 miles) unforgettable journey. Do you have what it takes to apply for the Fjällräven 2024 Polar expedition?

• Healthy Snack Bar and sampling of food suitable for preparation in the outdoors

Guided Hike

• Approximately 1h hike and talk, where you'll get to explore the urban nature San Francisco has to offer right at our doorstep. Your guide Ian will talk about the local flora and fauna you encounter and answer your questions along the way.

All event participants have a chance to win some awesome prizes (value up to $200) for their next outdoor adventure.

This is event is suitable for hikers aged 10+y and up with their own ticket. Babies and younger children in a carrier are welcome to join with a ticket-holding adult.

Event participation Waiver:

The SSCC reserves the right to take photos or video clips during the event that may be used in promotional material (including but not limited to printed materials, films about the school, slideshows, social media and the SSCC`s website) for the SSCC. With registering to this event, I give my consent to the SSCC to include my picture in said promotional materials without any compensation to me.

With registering to this event, we understand that there are risks involved (such as, but not limited to, injuries due to falling indoors or outdoors, choking hazards, allergic reactions), and we release and hold harmless the SSCC and it's personnel and volunteers as well as it's landlord from any claims for bodily injury or death or damage to personal property due to such risks, except to the extent caused by the SSCC or the SSCC Personnel’s grossly negligent acts or omissions. In addition, we agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, the SSCC Personnel, from any claims for bodily injury or death or damage to personal property due to our negligent acts or omissions.

Swedish Tisus Test preparation course (High School) (Virtual)

When: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

 August 16 - October 18, 2023

 Extra practice test lessons on Saturdays 9/2 and 10/7

Where: Virtual

Teacher: Anna-Karin Brazee

Price: $850

Tisus Test date: October 24-25, 2023 Registration for the test is done individually and paid separately to Tisus at www.su.se. The test-fee is NOT included in the course price. It is possible for students to apply for a grant towards the Tisus test fee from Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom. Visit their website www.stipfond.se to find out more.

This course is suitable for students who are planning to take the Tisus Test, a qualifying test in Swedish, intended for anyone with an upper secondary school diploma from a foreign country who is planning to apply for academic studies in Sweden and lacks a certificate in Swedish.

The course is divided in three blocks focusing on reading comprehension, writing and spelling, and oral- and argumentation skills. The Tisus preparation course is designed for students who are doing their last years in high school, or who have recently finished their high school degree. During this course, the students will prepare for the test and at the same time get to know fellow students and exchange experiences.

About the instructor: Anna-Karin Brazee recently moved to San Francisco from Switzerland where she taught at Svenska Skolan in Zurich. Her professional background is in art management, and she has worked with theater and opera in Sweden and France. Anna-Karin is now studying to become a language teacher with focus on multilingualism and second language learning.

For questions, please contact Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

No refunds, all sales are final.

Swedish Tisus Test preparation course (High School) (Virtual)

When: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

 August 16 - October 18, 2023

 Extra practice test lessons on Saturdays 9/2 and 10/7

Where: Virtual

Teacher: Anna-Karin Brazee

Price: $850

Tisus Test date: October 24-25, 2023 Registration for the test is done individually and paid separately to Tisus at www.su.se. The test-fee is NOT included in the course price. It is possible for students to apply for a grant towards the Tisus test fee from Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom. Visit their website www.stipfond.se to find out more.

This course is suitable for students who are planning to take the Tisus Test, a qualifying test in Swedish, intended for anyone with an upper secondary school diploma from a foreign country who is planning to apply for academic studies in Sweden and lacks a certificate in Swedish.

The course is divided in three blocks focusing on reading comprehension, writing and spelling, and oral- and argumentation skills. The Tisus preparation course is designed for students who are doing their last years in high school, or who have recently finished their high school degree. During this course, the students will prepare for the test and at the same time get to know fellow students and exchange experiences.

About the instructor: Anna-Karin Brazee recently moved to San Francisco from Switzerland where she taught at Svenska Skolan in Zurich. Her professional background is in art management, and she has worked with theater and opera in Sweden and France. Anna-Karin is now studying to become a language teacher with focus on multilingualism and second language learning.

For questions, please contact Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

No refunds, all sales are final.

Swedish Tisus Test preparation course (High School) (Virtual)

When: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

 August 16 - October 18, 2023

 Extra practice test lessons on Saturdays 9/2 and 10/7

Where: Virtual

Teacher: Anna-Karin Brazee

Price: $850

Tisus Test date: October 24-25, 2023 Registration for the test is done individually and paid separately to Tisus at www.su.se. The test-fee is NOT included in the course price. It is possible for students to apply for a grant towards the Tisus test fee from Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom. Visit their website www.stipfond.se to find out more.

This course is suitable for students who are planning to take the Tisus Test, a qualifying test in Swedish, intended for anyone with an upper secondary school diploma from a foreign country who is planning to apply for academic studies in Sweden and lacks a certificate in Swedish.

The course is divided in three blocks focusing on reading comprehension, writing and spelling, and oral- and argumentation skills. The Tisus preparation course is designed for students who are doing their last years in high school, or who have recently finished their high school degree. During this course, the students will prepare for the test and at the same time get to know fellow students and exchange experiences.

About the instructor: Anna-Karin Brazee recently moved to San Francisco from Switzerland where she taught at Svenska Skolan in Zurich. Her professional background is in art management, and she has worked with theater and opera in Sweden and France. Anna-Karin is now studying to become a language teacher with focus on multilingualism and second language learning.

For questions, please contact Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

No refunds, all sales are final.

Socialize with great people under the stars, lounge by the fire pit with a glass in hand, enjoy the soothing tunes of live jazz music. Welcome!

Learn more & sign up here

Swedish Tisus Test preparation course (High School) (Virtual)

When: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

 August 16 - October 18, 2023

 Extra practice test lessons on Saturdays 9/2 and 10/7

Where: Virtual

Teacher: Anna-Karin Brazee

Price: $850

Tisus Test date: October 24-25, 2023 Registration for the test is done individually and paid separately to Tisus at www.su.se. The test-fee is NOT included in the course price. It is possible for students to apply for a grant towards the Tisus test fee from Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom. Visit their website www.stipfond.se to find out more.

This course is suitable for students who are planning to take the Tisus Test, a qualifying test in Swedish, intended for anyone with an upper secondary school diploma from a foreign country who is planning to apply for academic studies in Sweden and lacks a certificate in Swedish.

The course is divided in three blocks focusing on reading comprehension, writing and spelling, and oral- and argumentation skills. The Tisus preparation course is designed for students who are doing their last years in high school, or who have recently finished their high school degree. During this course, the students will prepare for the test and at the same time get to know fellow students and exchange experiences.

About the instructor: Anna-Karin Brazee recently moved to San Francisco from Switzerland where she taught at Svenska Skolan in Zurich. Her professional background is in art management, and she has worked with theater and opera in Sweden and France. Anna-Karin is now studying to become a language teacher with focus on multilingualism and second language learning.

For questions, please contact Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

No refunds, all sales are final.

Swedish Tisus Test preparation course (High School) (Virtual)

When: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

 August 16 - October 18, 2023

 Extra practice test lessons on Saturdays 9/2 and 10/7

Where: Virtual

Teacher: Anna-Karin Brazee

Price: $850

Tisus Test date: October 24-25, 2023 Registration for the test is done individually and paid separately to Tisus at www.su.se. The test-fee is NOT included in the course price. It is possible for students to apply for a grant towards the Tisus test fee from Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom. Visit their website www.stipfond.se to find out more.

This course is suitable for students who are planning to take the Tisus Test, a qualifying test in Swedish, intended for anyone with an upper secondary school diploma from a foreign country who is planning to apply for academic studies in Sweden and lacks a certificate in Swedish.

The course is divided in three blocks focusing on reading comprehension, writing and spelling, and oral- and argumentation skills. The Tisus preparation course is designed for students who are doing their last years in high school, or who have recently finished their high school degree. During this course, the students will prepare for the test and at the same time get to know fellow students and exchange experiences.

About the instructor: Anna-Karin Brazee recently moved to San Francisco from Switzerland where she taught at Svenska Skolan in Zurich. Her professional background is in art management, and she has worked with theater and opera in Sweden and France. Anna-Karin is now studying to become a language teacher with focus on multilingualism and second language learning.

For questions, please contact Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

No refunds, all sales are final.

Swedish Tisus Test preparation course (High School) (Virtual)

When: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

 August 16 - October 18, 2023

 Extra practice test lessons on Saturdays 9/2 and 10/7

Where: Virtual

Teacher: Anna-Karin Brazee

Price: $850

Tisus Test date: October 24-25, 2023 Registration for the test is done individually and paid separately to Tisus at www.su.se. The test-fee is NOT included in the course price. It is possible for students to apply for a grant towards the Tisus test fee from Stipendiefonden för Svensk Utlandsungdom. Visit their website www.stipfond.se to find out more.

This course is suitable for students who are planning to take the Tisus Test, a qualifying test in Swedish, intended for anyone with an upper secondary school diploma from a foreign country who is planning to apply for academic studies in Sweden and lacks a certificate in Swedish.

The course is divided in three blocks focusing on reading comprehension, writing and spelling, and oral- and argumentation skills. The Tisus preparation course is designed for students who are doing their last years in high school, or who have recently finished their high school degree. During this course, the students will prepare for the test and at the same time get to know fellow students and exchange experiences.

About the instructor: Anna-Karin Brazee recently moved to San Francisco from Switzerland where she taught at Svenska Skolan in Zurich. Her professional background is in art management, and she has worked with theater and opera in Sweden and France. Anna-Karin is now studying to become a language teacher with focus on multilingualism and second language learning.

For questions, please contact Monika Stahler at mstahler@scandinavianschool.org

No refunds, all sales are final.