Knit a wonderfully soft and warm basic beanie from Finnish Vuonue’s Unelma lamb wool yarn. You can choose whether to knit a classic ribbed beanie or a version adorned with beautiful cables.
Unelma yarn is available in several gorgeous shades, so you can knit yourself a winter staple in a color that suits you perfectly.
This course is also suitable for beginner knitters – basic skills such as knitting knit and purl stitches are sufficient.
Have you always wanted to learn how to design and weave a rag rug that fits your home perfectly?
In this course, you will learn everything about making a rag rug, cutting the fabric strips, designing the rug, weaving, and finishing the mat.
The course focuses on traditional Finnish rag rug weaving. The course consists of three sessions where you will learn the tricks of cutting rug fabric and design your own lovely rag rug. We will schedule the weaving of the rag rug individually with each participant. In addition to the course fee, there will be charges for the weaving days, warp, and any additional weaving materials used.
Course dates:
The teacher for the course is Minna Lehtovaara.
Have you always wanted to learn how to bind your own unique art books? This course will introduce you to ancient bookbinding techniques!
During the first session, you will learn different bindings on copy paper, and in the following session, you can bring your own papers or even children’s drawings that you can then bind into your own important book.
The course is led by instructor Minna Lehtovaara.
In Finland, there used to be a horn septet in every parish. The repertoire was enriched when Madetoja put pen to paper to the rhythm of ‘horn music’. Composers of our time continue the tradition. The mischievous Pierrot, familiar from the Commedia dell’arte, danced in Debussy’s mind as he wrote his cello sonata, imbued with reverie and playfulness. The concert concludes with Mozart’s heavenly beautiful music.
Leevi Madetoja: Festive March, Op. 5 No. 1
Atso Almila: Sea Septet
Jukka Linkola: Three Bagatelles
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Claude Debussy: Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor
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W. A. Mozart: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478
Duration ca 2 h.
The ticket price includes admission to this summer’s art exhibitions one hour before the concert and during the interval.
Normal price 30 €
Member 25 €
Student 19 €
LIPPUPISTE:
Normal price 33,60 €
Member 28,10 €
Student 21,60 €
https://www.lippu.fi/en/artist/kemionsaaren-musiikkijuhlat/
Kuula’s Soitto is not born of sorrow but of determination. Madetoja creates a melancholic atmosphere, whilst Austere (serious, austere), commissioned by Jaakko Kilpeläinen, reveals a young composer’s approach to writing for a septet. In Haydn’s ‘Bird Quartet’, one might imagine hearing birdsong in the 18th-century style. Arensky’s quartet begins like a devout Orthodox hymn. The work was dedicated to the memory of Tchaikovsky.
Toivo Kuula: Soitto, Op. 28 No. 2
Jaakko Kilpeläinen: Austere
Leevi Madetoja: Intermezzo, Op. 67 No. 1
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Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in C major “The Bird”, Op. 33 No. 3
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Anton Arensky: String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 35
Duration ca 1 h 45 min.
Normal Price 28 €
Member 23 €
Student 15 €
LIPPUPISTE
Normal Price 31,10 €
Member 25,60 €
Student 17,60 €
https://www.lippu.fi/en/artist/kemionsaaren-musiikkijuhlat/
Salo October Fest Street Event is a true harvest festival taking place in the closed-off block section of Helsingintie at Helsingintie 1. The main performer of the event is Martti Servo & Napander, and earlier in the evening Über Aber will entertain the audience with Oktoberfest-style beer and drinking songs. After the opening of the event, the audience will also hear the Turku-based group Sohon Torwet.
The area will also feature food and market festivities, harvest festival spirit, craft brewery beers, and of course the event’s own October beer!
Blending traditional Finnish schlager expression with influences from punk, rock, and reggae, Martti Servo & Napander is one of Finland’s most distinctive light music bands. The group’s humorous, warm-hearted, and occasionally socially conscious songs have drawn inspiration from artists such as Junnu Vainio and Irwin Goodman. Having toured hundreds upon hundreds of live stages throughout their career, the quintet always delivers an unforgettable evening and show for their audience.
The band was founded in 1997 and continues to perform with its original lineup. Their well-known songs include Maailman sinisin taivas, Ufo tarjosi kaakaon, Sauna, Viikonloppu, Hitti-Litti Litmanen, and Mikä on kun ei taidot riitä?
Songs by the band have also been recorded in new versions by artists including Antti Ketonen & Neljänsuora.
In the company of Über Aber, ties are allowed to loosen or even move onto your forehead. Dancing is encouraged, and every style is welcome. Musical boundaries joyfully disappear in favor of atmosphere and fun.
The band’s tools are accordion, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and vocal power. With them, Über Aber blasts out musical gems perfectly suited to the theme. In true Oktoberfest style, traditional drinking songs will also be sung together, of course!
Sohon Torwet — more familiarly known as the philharmonic wind orchestra of the Satakuntalais-Hämäläinen Student Nation of the Student Union at the Finnish, later nationalized and nowadays public-law University of Turku.
Come and experience a world-class trial show in the unique nature of Teijo — and try out different outdoor activities with an activity pass. Free trial show, children’s program, and entrance to the fair area. The event takes place in the surroundings of Meri-Teijo Bike Park.
SaloJazz Festival 2027 is happening on 23.–25.9.2027.
The programme will be published in June 2027.
SaloJazz – from refined to bombastic!
Welcome!
SaloJazz Festival 2026 is happening on 24.–26.9.2026.
The programme will be published in June.
SaloJazz – current jazz at its best!
Welcome!
Are you wondering about job hunting, finding employment, or your next steps in your career? Join us for a workshop where we’ll address key questions about job hunting and finding employment in a clear and practical way. The workshop’s content is built around participants’ questions, so you’ll have the opportunity to address issues specific to your own situation and receive expert answers.
The workshop is aimed at immigrants and offers useful information as well as concrete examples of job hunting and transitioning into the Finnish workforce.
✨ In the workshop, you can ask questions such as:
• Where can I find jobs in my field?
• How do I write a good resume and cover letter?
• How do I prepare for a job interview?
• What do employers value in a job applicant?
• What should I know about finding employment in Finland?
Come strengthen your job-search skills and take a step toward working life!
📅 Wed, May 27
⏰ 2:30–4:00 PM
📍 Torikatu 4
Sign up with KotoSalo’s career counselors or just show up—free admission!
The workshops organized by KotoSalo and the KotoSomero project are designed to support immigrants in their job search.