In this workshop, Lu will show you how to make your very own mini-zine with only a sheet of paper and some scissors, and then fill it as you like! You will be able to take home your zine, and will also have the opportunity to have a copy of it included in a ‘zine […]
Gift yourself and your dear ones! The library sells newer, discarded nonfiction and fiction books in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and Faroese for children, youngsters and adults. Perfect gift for the holidays. Welcome!
⭐️ On Sunday, December 8th, we invite you to an exciting and important event about Nordic cooperation – something you definitely don’t want to miss! We’re bringing together young people from across the Nordics to discuss the future of Nordic collaboration and what it really means to be active in an organization, from a youth […]
Since 2021, Sónó Matseljur have danced to the seasons with us at the Nordic House and warmed us with spices and herbs from the local area. Now Sónó has decided to change the scenery and therefor December will be their last month with us. However, they are not quiting entirely as they will continue to […]
Join us for the first Zine Fair at Nordic House! A two-day celebration of creativity and community with zines, workshops, talks, and live performances; all by international and local artists. Whether you’re a maker or just curious, come be part of the joy! Let’s get together, share ideas, and make something fun. Program: Friday-13th: 14-17 […]
The whole family is welcome to a Finnish Story Hour! The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree” which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of “The Bookworm”, […]
The whole family is welcome to a Finnish Story Hour! The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree” which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of “The Bookworm”, […]
The whole family is welcome to a Finnish Story Hour! The book is a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library of the Nordic house: “The Tree” which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of “The Bookworm”, […]
Join us for the Knitter’s Club Year-End Edition on December 17th in Elissa auditorium. This special gathering will mark the final meeting of the year and will feature Nordic seasonal treats alongside coffee. You are welcome to continue working on your current projects or gifts, or you can try your hand at creating small festive […]
Music Moment for Babies and Toddlers is a 30-40 minute activity aimed for children ages 0 to 6 years old. Inspired by Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, this project is conceived as a series of participatory concerts for children and their parents. The event takes place without words, so it is open to audiences of […]
The whole family is welcome to a collage workshop inspired by winter trees! Trees go dormant or ‘slow down’ for the winter as they sense a shift in levels of daylight. This helps them to become more tolerant of cold temperatures. Most trees lose their leaves but trees with needles-evergreen trees or Christmas trees, keep […]
Kisi gengur laus / “The cat is on the loose” is a 40-minute-long puppet show where you will encounter the Icelandic Yule Lads, the Christmas cat and more funny characters. The show will be performed with hand puppets and string puppets, with live music from the banjo and harmonica. The show will be in English […]
Have a circular Christmas this year with the Nordic house and Landvernd! Program: 12:00 – 16:00 Circular Christmas market is open 13:00 – 16:00 Silkprint workshop with BrummBrumm will be open. Christmas swap market: One man’s ”junk” is another man’s treasure! Bring items that you don’t have use for anymore and swap with others. Use […]
Sveriges ambassad i Reykjavik utlyser en tjänst som junior handläggare med inriktning på politisk rapportering Sveriges ambassad i Reykjavik utlyser en befattning som lokalanställd junior handläggare med inriktning på politisk rapportering. Befattningen är en heltidstjänst som inleds med tre månaders provanställning. Tillträde så snart som möjligt. Utöver politisk rapportering omfattar tjänsten ansvar för inkommande besök. […]
What are the boundaries and delimitations of “The North”? Where do we find the borders of the Arctic? What characterizes those who call the Arctic their home? Is their work always inherently influenced by this connection to a Nordic home? The group exhibition delves into these questions, presenting work by artists from the far-reaching North. […]
The whole family is welcome to a workshop where Elín Elísabet, a visual artist and illustrator, teaches easy methods for starting a story. There will be separate exercises for the youngest and other exercises for older guests, and Elín gives good advice in the process and shares her experience. Elín teaches guests how to create […]
The whole family is invited to an experimental workshop at the children’s library that draws inspiration from the different artworks and illustrations at the current exhibition The Tree. The exhibition explores the concept of trees in children’s books, featuring illustrations from Nordic picture books. These books are part of The Bookworm, a Nordic database of […]
How do I turn memories into living stories and poems? Creative writing for multilingual people and those who are learning Icelandic. A three-hour course with Maó Alheimsdóttir. The course is held during the Nordic Literature week and on the Icelandic language day. We celebrate language and diversity by offering workshop by the talented author and […]
The whole family is welcome, on The Day of the Icelandic Language, to a workshop where guests learn how to make a simple origami leaf. After making the leaf, write your favorite word in your favorite language and then hang it on the ceiling at the children’s library. By this you will add to the […]
Mamdouh313 will deliver a DJ set blending contemporary electronic dance music with heavybass, disco, baile funk and more, drawing inspiration from West Asia, North Africa, and the Levant. A fusion that promises a genre-defying, borderless musical experience. Mamdouh313 [LB,SE], formerly known as Mamdouh, has been a significant figure in Gothenburg’s arts and music scenes since […]
What are the similarities between Latvian and Icelandic Christmas decorations? The Latvian School in Reykjavik in co-operation with the Nordic house invites families to take part in traditional Latvian Christmas preparation workshops. Typical materials for traditional decorations are all natural. Guests will learn how to make candles out of beeswax and Latvian Christmas tree decorations. […]
Theremin workshop for children of all ages The whole family is welcome at the theremin workshop this Saturday at the Nordic house. In the workshop, children get to know graphic notation and the instrument theremin. In the first part of the workshop, the children draw their own musical notation and then exchange pictures. In the […]
We welcome you to a symposium on November 16th, 2024, from 10:00 to 15:00, during Reykjavík Dance Festival. The event will explore equity, diversity, and accessibility in the arts, featuring a keynote speech by Abid Hussain, Director of Diversity at Arts Council England, and a panel discussion by Julian Owusu, Dr. Kristín Loftsdóttir and Miriam […]
Ann-Christin Kongsness (she/her) is a Norwegian dancer, choreographer, writer, teacher and drag king based in Oslo. Her work manifests as performances, workshops, lectures, conversations, drag shows, texts and publications. She is also the editor for the anthology CHOREOGRAPHY, which has been published in three editions. In recent years her work has gained a more explicit […]
Welcome to the upcoming Green Producers Club (GPC) meeting, where representatives from Norway, Denmark and Iceland will gather to discuss sustainability in the creative industries. The event is being held in partnership with Nordic House Reykjavik, and will feature updates, case studies, and presentations on green initiatives and is open to everyone. Please RSVP by […]
Eight Projects To Think About Non-Human Worlds: A Conversation Between Design Practitioners Who Use Objects As Tools Of Investigation. Designers Johanna Seelemann and Fiona Raby are brought together through Forecast’s mentorship program, participating in the ninth edition of the Berlin-led live arts platform. Under a broader theme called Paradoxical Imaginings — Ideas and Objects, they […]
Three part-time vacancies for a new established Service Team at The Nordic House The Nordic House in Reykjavik, Iceland, is an established Nordic meeting place for art, culture, language, and social discussion. Sustainability is central to our company. We strive for CO2 neutrality, and we focus on equality and diversity. We offer a bold and […]
The Nordic House welcomes you to the Symposium Visual Literacy. In an increasingly visual world, the ability to interpret and create meaning from images is essential across disciplines. Join us for 4 short presentations that highlight different aspects of visual literacy. Gitte Wille the director of Nordisk kulturkontakt presents Bokslukaran, a Nordic project to promote reading […]
December is a special time when multiple celebrations take place around the world. Families and children are invited to a unique interactive concert to sing, play, and celebrate the end of the year with music from around the globe. The program includes solstice chants, Icelandic and Latin-American songs, and more. We’ll explore the music and stories […]
We have enjoyed having knitter’s clubs at the library before, and now we want to start back up again. The first meeting will be on Tuesday the 22nd of October at 2-4 pm, and then there will be a meeting every other Tuesday at the same time. All are welcome, whether you have been an […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
Would you like to know more about the opportunities for civil society organizations to apply for funding for Nordic collaboration projects? Do you perhaps work for an organization that wants to create networks and collaborate across borders? Then it’s a good idea to participate in the information session about Demos, the Nordic Council of Ministers’ […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
Children aged 8-12 are invited to a two-day creative course for curious kids at The Nordic House during the primary school winter break. In the course we will explore The exhibition OPEN HOUSE and the sculptures that are now in the outdoor area of The Nordic House by the artist Helgi Valdimarsson, which show Mickey […]
Whole family is welcome to a workshop focusing on the sculptures outside Nordic house, connected to the new exhibition OPEN. The sculptures are by artist Helgi Valdimarsson which showcase different forms, persons, figures and phenomenon such as Mickey Mouse, a heart and a famous hero from the sagas. To start with take a clip board […]
In cooperation with BRCA Iceland and The Icelandic Cancer Society, Nordic House invites for a talk and concert with SUPERCOIL. Before for the concert begins there will be a short welcome speech from The Icelandic Cancer Society and followed by a panel talk lead by Amalie Guldberg Thomsen, who is a philosophy student and intern […]
A picture book will be read and afterwards guests are invited to learn and sing a song in the language with the teachers. The books that will be read from, are all a part of a new exhibition at the Children´s library “The Tree” -which is an exhibition that explores the concept of trees in […]
Welcome to the opening of HEAD2HEAD Reykjavík hosted by Open House Artists: Chrysanthi Koumianaki Fanis Kafantaris Hlökk Þrastardóttir Helgi Valdimarsson Eiríkur Páll Sveinsson Open is both a studio and an artist-run exhibition space managed by Arnar Ásgeirsson, Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir, Una Margrét Árnadóttir and Örn Alexander Ámundasson. We have five solo exhibitions and about five events […]
The artist-run exhibition space Open has taken over the Nordic House with the exhibition OPEN HOUSE, which is part of the Greek-Icelandic cultural festival HEAD2HEAD. When Open was kindly invited to participate in HEAD2HEAD with access to the Nordic House, an idea came to life that had been on Open’s agenda before it lost its […]
The Nordic Council of Ministers is organizing a series of events across the Nordic region this year, together with various partners, where the goal is to shed light on future visions of a climate neutral society. At these events we bring together young activists, experts and decision-makers, to discuss what a good and environmentally friendly […]