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Christmas Gifts from Precious Metals 11/2026

05.11.2026 00:00 - 09.11.2026 00:00

Registration ends: 22.10.2026 00:00 - If registration has already closed, please inquire about course places by calling 017 570 1810.

myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi, p. 017 5701 810

, 442€/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals

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Course description

Welcome to create unique Christmas gifts under the guidance of silversmith Jaana Oljakka! Please note that materials are not included in the course price. In addition to regular course meals, the price also includes a more festive Father's Day lunch on November 8.

Epassi mobile app can be used as a payment method on this course.

Course program

Thursday 5.11.

1:00 PM Registration and lunch.

2:00 PM Course opening and work planning.

6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline, and Rule of Prayer.

7:00 PM Supper.

Friday 6.11.

6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins, and First Hour.

7:30 AM Breakfast.

9:00 AM Practical work begins.

12:30 PM Lunch.

1:30 PM Working session.

6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline, and Three Canons.

7:00 PM Supper.

Saturday 7.11.

6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins, and Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

7:30 AM Breakfast.

9:00 AM Working session.

12:00 PM Moleben, a prayer service to the Mother of God and to Saints Sergius and Herman of Valamo.

12:30 PM Lunch.

1:30 PM Working session.

6:00 PM Vigil.

7:00 PM Supper.

Sunday 8.11. Common Feast of Archangel Michael and all the Heavenly Bodiless Powers

7:30 AM Breakfast.

9:00 AM Third Hour, Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and Panagia.

10:00 AM Working session.

12:30 PM Lunch.

1:30 PM Working session.

6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Great Vespers, Small Compline, and Akathist to Venerable John of Valamo.

7:00 PM Supper.

Monday 9.11. Commemoration of the Bringing Forth of the Relics of Venerable John of Valamo

6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins, and First Hour.

7:30 AM Breakfast.

9:00 AM Finalizing work, exhibition and feedback.

12:00 PM Lunch.

Rights to changes reserved

Teacher

Oljakka Jaana

I am Jaana Oljakka, from Nurmijärvi. By training, I am a silversmith and teach precious metal courses here at the college. I have my own workshop (company) in Helsinki. I started teaching in the 80s at the Mariehamn Nautical Institute and later in Kotka, at the Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences, Department of Nautical Studies. I am also a radio operator and first mate by training. Alongside teaching, I completed adult pedagogical qualifications. I first became acquainted with Valamo College when I came here for a course. The college's then-precious metal teacher persuaded me to come here to teach, and I've been here ever since.

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