If you have always wanted to learn bobbin lace, not so much tablecloths and edge laces, but all the beautiful things your eyes see, this is a good place to start. The course is aimed at beginners, but those with more experience in bobbin lace are also welcome.
Please indicate your skill level in the additional information when registering, i.e., whether you are a beginner who knows the basics and has been bobbin lacemaking for a few years, or an experienced maker. On the course, you will learn the basics of bobbin lacemaking, create practice pieces, and progress through subject areas to techniques from different countries as your skills develop. Registrations by 24.07.2026
More information, including materials, can be found on the institute's website under the course. The instructor is an experienced bobbin lace teacher, artisan, and restaurant entrepreneur in Lappila, Heli Rämö-Kaija. More information can be obtained from the teacher by phone at 040 5919149.
The Epassi mobile application can be used as a payment method for this course.
Saturday 08.08.
arrival at the monastery, dinner
at 16:00 Course opening
at 16:15 Getting acquainted with bobbin lace, its history, coloring an international color chart, starting technique work and learning to wind bobbins
(4 lessons of 45 minutes each)
at 18:00 Vigil (Great Vespers, Polyeleos Matins and First Hour). Main Church
at 19:30 Supper
Sunday 09.08.
at 07:30- Breakfast
at 06:00 Third Hour. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Main Church
at 9:00 Technique exercises (4 lessons)
at 12:00 Lunch break
at 12:00 Small Blessing of Waters. Herman of Alaska's Chapel, cemetery
at 13:00 Technique exercises (2 lessons)
at 14:30 break, possibility to buy coffee or a snack
at 15:00 Technique exercises (4 lessons)
at 18:00 Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Akathist to our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ. Main Church
at 19:30 supper
at 20:00 working time
Monday 10.08.
at 06:00 Midnight and Matins. First Hour. Main Church
at 07:30- Breakfast
at 9:00 Technique exercises (4 lessons) and opportunity to do silk painting for technique works
at 12:00 Lunch break
at 12:00 Moleben, or prayer service. Main Church
at 13:00 Technique exercises (2 lessons) and continue silk painting
at 14:30 break, possibility to buy coffee or a snack
at 15:00 Technique exercises (4 lessons) and continue silk painting
at 18:00 Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Rule of Prayer. Main Church
at 19:30 supper
Tuesday 11.08.
at 06:00 Midnight and Matins. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Main Church
at 07:30 Breakfast
at 09:00 Technique exercises
at 12:00 lunch
at 18:00 Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Rule of Prayer. Main Church
at 19:30 supper
Wednesday 12.08.
at 06:00 Midnight and Matins. First Hour. Main Church
at 07:30 breakfast
at 09:00 Completion of work, evaluation and feedback
at 12:30 closing lunch
Upon arrival at the monastery, please check in at the reception, where you will receive your room key and course card. Course participants are asked to keep their course card visible, especially when visiting the café-Restaurant Trapesa and the souvenir shop Tuohus.
Meals are served at the times indicated in the program at Restaurant Trapesa's buffet. Additionally, meals, snacks, refreshments, and coffee can be purchased from Restaurant Trapesa at daily prices. It is advisable to mention any dietary restrictions during registration.
Rooms are available from 16:00 on the day of arrival. On the day of departure, rooms must be vacated by 12:00. The room key is to be returned to the monastery reception.
Valamo Monastery library is open daily from 12:00 to 14:00.
The price includes accommodation, instruction, and meals indicated in the program.
The monastery brotherhood warmly welcomes course participants to the monastery services.
Inquiries and registrations by 24.07.2026 via email:
salesservice@valamo.fi or by phone 017 570 1810
Or online at www.valamo.fi
Please come to the course fragrance-free!
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