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Creatively with silver: basics of precious metalwork 2/2026

13.02.2026 00:00 - 16.02.2026 00:00

Registration ends: 30.01.2026 00:00 - If registration has already closed, please inquire about course places by calling 017 570 1810.

myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi, p. 017 5701 810

, 355€/Student hotel 1 room, incl. accommodation, tuition, meals, 315€/College hotel 2 rooms/person, incl. accommodation, tuition, meals

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Course description

THE COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL, WE ARE ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR RESERVATIONS.

In this course you will learn the basic skills of silversmithing. Skills that can open the door to a new, creative hobby or even a new profession! The course is aimed at everyone, regardless of whether you have previous experience or not. All you need to bring with you is your enthusiasm and curiosity! Please note that materials are not included in the course price. The teacher is silversmith Jaana Oljakka.

This course accepts the Epass mobile application as a payment method.

Course program

Friday 13.2.

13.00 Registration and lunch.

14.00 Course opening and work planning.

18.00 IX moment, evening service and small post-evening service and three canons.

19.00 Evening meal.

Saturday 14.2. Saturday of the Lenten week. Memorial Day of All Saints and God-Bearers Who Have Become Glorious in Asceticism

06.00 Midnight and morning services and the liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

07.30 Breakfast.

09.00 Practical work begins.

12.00 Moleben, or prayer service.

12.30 Lunch.

13.30 Work.

18.00 Vigil.

19.00 Evening meal.

Sunday 15.2. Sunday of Reconciliation

7.30-10.00 Breakfast

9.00 III hour and liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and panagia.

10.00 Work.

12.30 Lunch.

13.30 Work.

18.00 IX hour, Vespers, small post-vespers service and akathist.

19.00 Evening meal.

Monday 16.2. Great Lent begins

06.00 Midnight and morning services and I, III and VI fasting times.

07.30 Breakfast.

09.00 Finishing work, exhibition and feedback.

12.00 Lunch.

Rights to changes reserved

Teacher

Oljakka Jaana

I am Jaana Oljakka, from Nurmijärvi. I am a silversmith by training and I teach precious metals courses here at the institute. I have my own workshop (company) in Helsinki. I started teaching in the 80s at the Mariehamn Maritime Institute and later in Kotka, at the Maritime Department of Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences. I am also a radio operator and a mate by training. In addition to teaching, I completed an adult pedagogical qualification. I first became acquainted with the Valamo institute when I came here for a course. The then precious metals teacher at the institute invited me to teach here and that is the path we are on.

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