Creatively with silver: free topic 7/2026

29.07.2026 00:00 - 03.08.2026 00:00

Registration ends: 15.07.2026 00:00 - If registration has already closed, please inquire about course places by calling 017 570 1810.

myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi, p. 017 5701 810

, 492€/Student hotel 1 room, incl. accommodation, tuition, meals

Course description

Do you have work that needs finishing? Maybe there is a technique you have always wanted to learn, or a piece of jewelry that has not yet been shaped? In this course, we will provide space and support for your needs. Together we will finish unfinished work and support you in starting new ones. Please note that the necessary materials are not included in the course price. However, we will provide you with space, tools and guidance so that you can complete the projects and expand your skills. Come and enjoy the creative process and the joy of making! The teacher is silversmith Jaana Oljakka. Applications are invited for this course, the teacher will make the selections by 15.6.2026. A free-form application should be sent by email to jaana.oljakka@nic.fi.

The Epass mobile application is accepted as a payment method for this course.

Course program

Wednesday 29.7.

14.00 Registration and lunch.

15.00 Course opening and work planning.

At 6:00 PM IX Hour, Vespers, small post-vespers service and pravilo. (Main Church)

At 7:00 PM Evening meal.

Thursday 30.7.

At 06.00 Midnight and morning service as well as St. John Chrysostom's liturgy. (Main Church)

07:30 Breakfast.

09:00 Work.

12:00 Moleben or prayer service. (Main Church)

12:30 Lunch.

1:30 Work.

18:00 IX hour, evening service, small post-evening service and pravilo. (Main Church)

19:00 Evening meal.

Friday 31.7.

At 06.00 Midnight and morning service and I moment. (Main Church)

07:30 Breakfast.

10:00 Work.

12:00 Moleben or prayer service. (Main Church)

12:30 Lunch.

1:30 Work.

18:00 9th hour, evening and morning service and 1st hour. (Old Church)

19:00 Evening meal.

Saturday 1.8. Exposition of the Holy and Life-giving Cross

7:30 Breakfast.

At 09:00 Third Hour and the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. (Old Church)

Cross procession to the pier, with a small blessing of water.

10:00 Working.

12:30 Lunch.

1:30 Working.

At 18:00 Vigil. (Cathedral)

At 19.00 Evening snack.

Sunday 2.8. 10. The Sunday after Pentecost

At 07.30 Breakfast.

9:00 AM Third Hour and St. John Chrysostom's Liturgy and Panagia. (Main Church)

10:00 AM Work.

12:00 Moleben or prayer service for the saints Sergei and Herman of Valaam. (Winter Church)

12:30 Lunch.

1:30 Work.

18:00 IX hour, evening service, small post-evening service and Akathist to the Honorable Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ. (Main Church)

19:00 Evening meal.

Monday 3.8.

At 06.00 Midnight and morning service as well as I moment. (Main Church)

07:30 Breakfast.

09:00 Finishing work, exhibition and feedback.

12:00 Moleben or prayer service. (Main Church)

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.