Course description
Do you have works that need finishing? Perhaps there's a technique you've always wanted to learn, or a piece of jewelry that's yet to be shaped? On this course, we give space and support for your needs. Together we will finish incomplete works and support starting new ones. Please note that the necessary materials are not included in the course price. However, we offer you the space, tools, and guidance to complete your projects and expand your skills. Come and enjoy the creative process and the joy of making! Instructor is silversmith Jaana Oljakka. Applications are accepted for this course; the teacher will make selections by 15.6.2026. An informal application should be sent by email to jaana.oljakka@nic.fi.
Epassi mobile app can be used as a payment method on this course.
Course program
Wednesday 29.7.
14.00 Registration and lunch.
15.00 Course opening and work planning.
18.00 IX Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Rule of Prayer (Pravilo). (Main Church)
19.00 Evening meal.
Thursday 30.7.
06.00 Midnight Office and Matins and Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. (Main Church)
07.30 Breakfast.
09.00 Working.
12.00 Moleben or prayer service. (Main Church)
12.30 Lunch.
13.30 Working.
18.00 IX Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Rule of Prayer (Pravilo). (Main Church)
19.00 Evening meal.
Friday 31.7.
06.00 Midnight Office and Matins and I Hour. (Main Church)
07.30 Breakfast.
10.00 Working.
12.00 Moleben or prayer service. (Main Church)
12.30 Lunch.
13.30 Working.
18.00 IX Hour, Vespers and Matins and I Hour. (Old Church)
19.00 Evening meal.
Saturday 1.8. Bringing forth of the Honorable and Life-Giving Cross
07.30 Breakfast.
09.00 III Hour and Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. (Old Church)
Procession to the boat dock, with a small blessing of water.
10.00 Working.
12.30 Lunch.
13.30 Working.
18.00 Vigil. (Main Church)
19.00 Evening meal.
Sunday 2.8. 10th Sunday after Pentecost
07.30 Breakfast.
09.00 III Hour and Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom and Panagia. (Main Church)
10.00 Working.
12.00 Moleben or prayer service to Sts. Sergei and Herman of Valamo. (Winter Church)
12.30 Lunch.
13.30 Working.
18.00 IX Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Akathist to the Venerable Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ. (Main Church)
19.00 Evening meal.
Monday 3.8.
06.00 Midnight Office and Matins and I Hour. (Main Church)
07.30 Breakfast.
09.00 Finishing works, exhibition and feedback.
12.00 Moleben or prayer service. (Main Church)
12.00 Lunch.
