Latest Past Events

Heikinpäivä Midwinter Festival in Hancock, MI

❄️ Heikinpäivä Events Overview (January 2026) Heikinpäivä is a beloved Finnish-American winter festival in Hancock, Michigan, celebrating heritage, creativity, community, and plenty of sisu. Events span several weeks and culminate in a full festival weekend. 🎨 Arts, Crafts & Learning Snowflake Challenge (Now–Feb 14)Sew a unique snowflake design using antique hand-crank sewing machines. All ages […]

FFN Q4 Virtual Joint Chapter Meeting

FFN will host this virtual joint chapter meeting for our chapter affiliate leaders. We will give updates from FFN and look forward to hearing updates from your chapter. Tervetuloa!  Your chapter leaders will receive the link from our office. Make your your chapter officers are current in our database by emailing office@finlandiafoudation.org

FAHC Folk School: Intro to Plant Dyeing Wool

Skyline Commons 200 Michigan St, Hancock

Intro to Plant Dyeing WoolFriday, October 24, 202510am-4pm ETInstructor: Clare ZurawLocation: Folk School Fiber Studio (Skyline Commons Room 105)Class fee: $80 (includes materials)CLICK HERE TO REGISTERRegistration closes October 15 or when sold outQuestions? Contact clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.orgThis workshop will provide an introduction to dyeing wool yarn using locally sourced plant dyestuffs. Students will get hands-on experience winding, mordanting, […]