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Upcoming Events

  • Swedish Roots in Oregon Genealogy Sessions
    Swedish Roots in Oregon Genealogy Sessions
    Mon, Apr 21
    Join us for these online private one-on-one genealogy sessions! Each slot is an individualized session with two experts from Swedish Roots in Oregon (SRIO). Upon registering you will receive a form to fill out and email to Swedish Roots in Oregon so they can gather information before your session.
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  • Solheim Nordvest Norwegian Language Camp for Adults
    Solheim Nordvest Norwegian Language Camp for Adults
    Fri, Jun 06
    Solheim Nordvest is a three-day long camp for adults that includes formal and informal Norwegian language learning, traditional norsk food, sports, music, and friluftsliv (outdoor time).
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  • Danish Conversation Group (Evening)
    Danish Conversation Group (Evening)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 09
    Come practice your Danish! All welcome from beginners to experts.
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  • Skål Night with Seven Sails
    Skål Night with Seven Sails
    Wed, Jun 11
    Join us on Skål Night for a tasting from one of our wonderful local wineries, Seven Sails!
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  • Forest Bathing (June)
    Forest Bathing (June)
    Wed, Jun 11
    Friluftsliv [free- loves -liv] is the Norwegian philosophy of open-air living or disconnecting from daily stress. What better place to do that than at Nordic Northwest.
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  • Drop-In Paper Flower Crowns Workshop
    Drop-In Paper Flower Crowns Workshop
    Thu, Jun 12
    Drop-in to this workshop and celebrate Midsummer by making your own paper flower crown!
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  • Drop-in Nordic Birch Bark Rings
    Drop-in Nordic Birch Bark Rings
    Fri, Jun 13
    Try this fun introduction to weaving and make a simple but beautiful woven birch bark ring!
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  • Sami Inspired Necklace
    Sami Inspired Necklace
    Sat, Jun 14
    Learn a special braiding pattern to create a Sami inspired necklace in this class. We will use the traditional coiled pewter/silver wire to complete a braid pattern, adorned with colorful beads and a clasp.
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  • Nature Weaving for Kids
    Nature Weaving for Kids
    Sat, Jun 14
    Weave a beautiful nature tapestry in the sunny woods of Nordic Northwest! Learn how to make a loom from branches and gather colorful natural materials to intertwine with yarn.
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  • Elling (Film Screening)
    Elling (Film Screening)
    Sun, Jun 15
    Join us for a screening of Elling, a Norwegian Black comedy film the centers around the main character, Elling a man in his 40s with generalized anxiety, and his struggle to function normally in society.
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  • Nordic Knitting Circle (Tuesday Afternoon)
    Nordic Knitting Circle (Tuesday Afternoon)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 17
    Come get your craft on with Nordic Knitting Circle! Bring a project you are working on. All levels welcome.
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  • Coil Basket Workshop
    Coil Basket Workshop
    Thu, Jun 19
    Discovery the art of coil basketry in this beginner-friendly class!
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  • Birdhouse Decorating
    Birdhouse Decorating
    Sat, Jun 21
    Come decorate reclaimed-wood birdhouses using recycled paint and a smorgasbord of colorful, surprising reuse materials!
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  • Danish Conversation Group (Afternoon)
    Danish Conversation Group (Afternoon)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 23
    Come practice your Danish! All welcome from beginners to experts.
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  • Norwegian Conversation Group
    Norwegian Conversation Group
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 23
    Come practice your Norwegian! All welcome from beginners to experts.
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  • Oregon Midsummer Festival
    Oregon Midsummer Festival
    Fri, Jun 27
    Decorate the Midsummer pole and make flower crowns, watch live music and performers, indulge in Nordic summer delicacies, play games and make crafts, shop vendors, experience Vikings, and enjoy - this is Midsummer!
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  • Oregon Midsummer Festival
    Oregon Midsummer Festival
    Sat, Jun 28
    Decorate the Midsummer pole and make flower crowns, watch live music and performers, indulge in Nordic summer delicacies, play games and make crafts, shop vendors, experience Vikings, and enjoy - this is Midsummer!
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  • Nordic Knitting Circle (Monday Evening)
    Nordic Knitting Circle (Monday Evening)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 07
    Come get your craft on with Nordic Knitting Circle! Bring a project you are working on. All levels welcome.
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MISSION

Nordic Northwest is a nonprofit organization focused on the five Nordic nations: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

 

The mission of Nordic Northwest is to:

  • Highlight, honor, educate, communicate, promote and celebrate Nordic culture and traditions, ancestral, modern and contemporary. 

  • Provide value and serve members by developing and making available and accessible Nordic cultural and educational programming that is rich, authentic and forward looking.

Visit Us

Located in Portland just minutes from Washington Square Mall and off the 45 Bus Line.

Broder Söder

Nordic Northwest's in-house Nordic cafe, specializing in brunch, lunch, fika and cocktails

Fogelbo

Home to one of the largest private collections of Swedish art and antiques in the country. 

Donate

Give to any number of funds and campaigns to support Nordic programs in Portland!

Membership

Become a sustaining member to receive special updates, first-look event details and discounts!

Volunteer

Help us with administration, events staffing, stewardship or committee steering! 

Rentals

Host your wedding, next business conference, special party or gala at Nordia House.

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