If you've always wanted to learn bobbin lace, not so much tablecloths and edgings, 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 bobbin lace experience are also welcome.
When registering, please state your skill level in the additional information, i.e., whether you are a beginner who knows the basics and has been lacemaking for a few years, or an experienced crafter. On the course, you will learn the basics of bobbin lacemaking, create practice pieces, and progress through topics to techniques from different countries as your skills develop. Registrations by 24.07.2026
Further information, e.g., about supplies, can be found on the course page on the college's website. Instructor: experienced bobbin lace teacher, artisan, and restaurant entrepreneur in Lappila, Heli Rämö-Kaija. You can get more information from the instructor by phone 040 5919149. The language of instruction is Finnish.
The Epassi mobile application can be used as a payment method for this course.
Saturday 08.08.
arrival at the monastery, dinner
4:00 PM Course opening
4:15 PM Introduction to bobbin lacemaking, its history, coloring an international color chart, starting technical work and learning how to wind bobbins
6:00 PM Vigil (Great Vespers, Polyeleos Matins and First Hour). Main Church
7:30 PM Supper
Sunday 09.08.
7:30 AM- Breakfast
9:00 AM Third Hour. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Main Church
11:00 AM Technical exercises
12:00 PM Lunch break
12:00 PM Small Blessing of Water. St. Herman of Alaska's Chapel, cemetery
1:00 PM Technical exercises
2:30 PM Break, opportunity to buy coffee or a snack
3:00 PM Technical exercises (4 lessons)
6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Akathist to our Sweetest Lord Jesus Christ. Main Church
7:30 PM Supper
8:00 PM Work session
Monday 10.08.
6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins. First Hour. Main Church
7:30 AM- Breakfast
9:00 AM Technical exercises and opportunity to do silk painting for technical works
12:00 PM Lunch break
12:00 PM Moleben, or prayer service. Main Church
1:00 PM Technical exercises and continue silk painting
2:30 PM Break, opportunity to buy coffee or a snack
3:00 PM Technical exercises and continue silk painting
6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Pravilo. Main Church
7:30 PM Supper
Tuesday 11.08.
6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Main Church
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Technical exercises
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Technical exercises and continue silk painting
2:30 PM Break, opportunity to buy coffee or a snack
3:00 PM Technical exercises and continue silk painting
6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Pravilo. Main Church
7:30 PM Supper
Wednesday 12.08.
6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins. First Hour. Main Church
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Completion of works, evaluation and feedback
12:30 PM Concluding lunch
