This course is for you if you have mastered the basics of bobbin lace making, but want to deepen and expand your skills and learn new, inspiring techniques. In this course, we will explore bobbin lace techniques from different countries and create small lace works that reflect a global craft tradition. We will make, for example, the Slovenian Idrija and Schneeberg tape lace techniques, the captivating chrysanthemum lace, Russian Vologda tape lace, Bruges flower lace, and techniques from other countries. The course also gives you the opportunity to bring your work to life by creating canvas backgrounds for them using silk painting techniques. You do not need prior experience with this technique. This part of the course gives you the chance to express your creativity and make each of your lace works a unique piece. You can freely choose from different techniques and also make other laces if you wish. The laces can reflect festive themes such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter, or they can depict nature themes or animals.
If you wish, you can make lace on top of a ready-made photograph. For the course, you need to bring a possible frame for your works and an open and creative mind. Please contact the instructor if you have something specific in mind, tel. 040 5919149. The instructor is an experienced bobbin lace teacher, artisan, and restaurant entrepreneur in Lappila, Heli Rämö-Kaija.
The Epass mobile application can be used as a payment method for this course.
PROGRAM
Saturday, August 15
Arrival at the monastery, buffet dinner
16:00 Course opening
16:15 Getting to know each other, history, and selecting works to be prepared.
19:30 Evening meal
Sunday, August 16
(07:30 Breakfast)
09:00 Third Hour. Liturgy.
11:00 Coloring an international color chart and starting technical work, 4-5 different models.
12:00 Lunch/Moleben, i.e., rprayer service in the main church at 12:00 PM
13:00 Technical exercises
14:30 Break, possibility to buy coffee or a snack
15:00–17:00 Technical exercises
18:00 Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Great Akathist to the Mother of God
19:30 Evening meal
20:00- 21:00 Technical exercises
Monday, August 17
06:00 Midnight and Matins. First Hour.
07:30- Breakfast
09:00 Technical exercises, starting to make a kötsikkä
12:00 Lunch/Moleben, i.e., prayer service
13:00 Technical exercises, kötsikkä preparation
14:30 Break, possibility to buy coffee or a snack
15:00–17:00 Technical exercises, kötsikkä preparation
18:00 Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Rule of Prayer.
19:30 Evening meal
20:00- 21:00 Opportunity to continue working
Tuesday, August 18
06:00 Midnight and Matins. Liturgy.
07:30- Breakfast
09:00 Technical exercises
12:00 Lunch /Moleben, i.e., prayer service
13:00 Technical exercises
14:30 Break, possibility to buy coffee or a snack
15:00–17:00 Technical exercises, silk painting for those interested
18:00 Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Rule of Prayer.
19:30 Evening meal
20:00- 21:00 Opportunity to continue working
Wednesday, August 19
06:00 Midnight and Matins. First Hour.
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Finishing and reviewing practice works
11:50 Room check-out (by 12:00 PM)
12:00 Lunch/Prayer service in the main church at 12:00 PM
12:30- 13:00 Course conclusion
Upon arrival at the monastery, register at the reception where you will receive your room key and course card. Course participants are requested to keep their course card visible, especially when visiting the Restaurant Trapesa cafe-restaurant and the Tuohus souvenir shop.
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 4:00 PM on the day of arrival. On the day of departure, rooms must be vacated by 12:00 PM. The room key should be returned to the monastery reception.
The course price is 422 € for Institute Hotel single room, 375 € for Institute Hotel double room. The available room option will be confirmed upon registration, subject to availability.
The course price includes teaching (34 lessons), accommodation, and meals as per the program.
Inquiries and registrations by July 31, 2026
salesservice@valamo.fi, tel. +358 17 570 1810
www.valamo.fi
The monastery brotherhood warmly welcomes course participants to the monastery services.
Please attend the course scent-free.
Subject to change.
