Friday, October 17, 20256-8pm ETInstructor: Lindsey HeidenLocation: Folk School Ceramics Studio (Skyline Commons Room 103)Class fee: $40 per coupleCLICK HERE TO REGISTERRegistration closes October 15 or when sold outQuestions? Contact clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.orgFor those who want to go out on a Friday night and have some fun this night is for you. A twist on what a date […]
Saturday, October 18, 202510am-12pm ETInstructor: Lindsey HeidenLocation: Folk School Ceramics Studio (Skyline Commons Room 103)Class fee: $40 per coupleCLICK HERE TO REGISTERRegistration closes October 15 or when sold outQuestions? Contact clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.orgFor those who want to play with clay on a Saturday morning with a friend, partner, or child aged 8 and up. A twist on […]
FAFS Carving ClubSaturdays September 20, October 18, November 15, 20251-3pm ETLocation: Finnish American Folk School Wood Shop Skyline Commons Room 102 @ 200 Michigan St. HancockQuestions? Email clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.orgWood carvers are invited to gather together to carve socially in our Folk School Wood Shop each month this fall. This is not a class and there will not […]
Beginning Rag Rug Weaving4 sessions: Tuesdays September 30-October 215:30-8:30pm ETLocation: Finnish American Folk School Fiber StudioSkyline Commons 105 @ 200 Michigan St. HancockInstructor: Phyllis FredendallClass fee: $175SOLD OUTRegistration closes September 23 or when sold outThis class is an introduction to rag rug weaving for beginning weavers. Students will learn the basics of preparing a warp […]
Programs, music, food, and tori to celebrate Finnish American heritage. More infomation at FinnFunn.org.
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, […]
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
❄️ 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 […]