THE COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL, WE ARE ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR WAITING LISTS
Welcome to a knitting retreat where stitches flow, calming the mind. The retreat is suitable for both beginners and more experienced knitters. At the retreat, everyone knits their own projects; bring your needles and yarns. If needed, you can ask for advice on acquiring them in advance.
You can choose the theme of the retreat yourself: the community of knitting, relaxation, or learning a new skill. Minna will guide you to the craft and skill, whether you want to improve your expertise or get started in the world of knitting. Whether you have a wool sock, a knitted sweater, a scarf, or another knitted item in mind, you can realize it at the retreat. At the retreat, you will also get to know various traditional knitted works, knitting techniques, and knitting traditional patterns. Valamo's peace and monastic environment offer a unique opportunity to focus on creating and being present.
Instructor: knitwear designer and passionate knitter Minna Hele. The language of instruction is Finnish.
The Epassi mobile application can be used as a payment method for this course.
Friday 16.10
Arrival, meal at the cafe-restaurant Trapesa
16.45 Course opening
17.00–18.00 Gentle introduction to knitting
18.00 Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Three Canons in the main church
19.30 Evening meal
20.00-21.00 Late evening stitches
Saturday 17.10.
6.00 Midnight Office, Matins and Liturgy
7.30 - Monastery breakfast at the cafe-restaurant Trapesa
9.00 At the threshold of new things - which knitting skill would you like to learn? Guidance on new techniques, free knitting
12.00–13.00 Lunch at the cafe-restaurant Trapesa/ Prayer service at 12:00 in the main church
13.00 Knitting and the common rhythm of stitches
A break at a suitable point in the afternoon, possibility to buy coffee, tea, and snacks from Trapesa
18.00 Vigil
19.30 Evening meal
Sunday 18.10.
Room check-out by 12:00 at the latest
7.30 Breakfast
9.00 Third Hour and Liturgy
10.30 Knits before, now and in the future: what has your knitting journey been like so far and what will it be like in the future?
11.30 Room check-out and lunch
12.30-13.30 The last shared stitches and farewell - course conclusion.
Room check-out in the morning or by 12:00 at the latest.
