Christmas Gifts from Precious Metals 11/2026

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.

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.