Craft courses
The college's craft courses live with the seasons. In spring 2026, you will use willow and other wood materials collected from nature in various forms, weaving, drilling and gluing.
Ceramics
In the courses you can learn to make objects and dishes of your own design by hand building. Techniques used include pinching, sausage and plate techniques. The clay surface can be patterned in many different ways, for example by pressing patterns into soft clay or carving into dried clay. The products are finished with colorful glazes. In the courses it is also possible to try pottery making.
» Sign up for ceramics courses
Embroidery
Embroidery courses allow you to create new things and decorate old things using embroidery and sashiko techniques. Pictorial and visual expression with thread.
Jewelry courses
The institute's jewelry courses repair pearl jewelry and make jewelry from silver, polymer clay, and resin. Silver courses are offered at several levels, from beginner to advanced. Beginner courses teach basic methods, such as sawing and filing. The advanced course (January 2026) introduces more advanced techniques, such as setting stones. The equipment used in the silver courses is available from the institute, and the materials can be purchased from the teacher. For other courses, the materials are mostly included in the price.
Macrame / knotting
In the basics of macrame, you will learn basic knots and can make various easy but impressive products, such as wall decorations or hanging baskets.
Fashion
In the fashion drawing course you will learn drawing techniques useful for clothing design. See also the Fashion Illustration course in the fine arts courses.
» Sign up for a fashion drawing course
Sewing
Basic courses teach how to use a sewing machine, basic stitches and how to make simple products such as fabric bags and zipper pouches. Advanced courses – such as Learn to Sew Advanced, Tune Up and Repair or Swim Suits or Sportswear – deepen your knowledge of ready-made patterns and the use of different materials in sewing clothes. There are also courses available where you can sew, for example, rocking horses with your child or learn about sewing machine maintenance in a short course. You can get acquainted with sewing in a morning course while receiving guidance and help with your own projects. A new addition for spring 2026 is the Clothing Patterning Course 1, where you will learn how to make a pattern for your own measurements. The courses are held in both Finnish and English.
Woodwork
The woodworking course offers participants the opportunity to make small wooden pieces either by hand or with the help of machines. The course is suitable for both beginners and more experienced woodworking enthusiasts, and you will learn the correct working methods and sequence. Participants can bring their own projects and you will also get to try turning.
» Sign up for woodworking courses
Interior design
In the Interior Design Basics course, you will learn how to coordinate room proportions, home furniture, colors, materials, and lighting. The goal is to create a beautiful and functional home.
» Sign up for an interior design course
Tufting
In the tufting course, you will learn how to use a trendy tufting needle and design your own work, such as wall textiles, pillows or bags, as well as how to make a tufting pattern designed for the course.
Dyeing
In the late spring jar dyeing short course, you will dye wool or silk with natural dyes.
» Sign up for a jar dyeing course
Subscription courses
A custom-made craft course can be, for example, an hour-long, low-threshold macrame, weaving, or modeling clay workshop.
Read more about subscription courses
“The teacher was excellent: she knew how to help and give different options at just the right time, but at the same time gave me the space to do things myself and encouraged creativity.”
Student
handicrafts
It's easy for us to come
The college premises are located with good transport connections, making it easy to get to the courses. The courses are held at the college building on Runeberginkatu or in the center of Helsinki on Annankatu.
The study advice department can help you with course selection and study-related questions. Feel free to contact us and together we will find the right course for you!
Is there anything left to ponder?
Student Counseling always offers you help in finding the right level and course, for example if you have time from a previous course or if you want to learn a completely new sport.
Study advice
Remember
The lesson length is 45 minutes.
The language of instruction for the courses is usually Finnish. In many courses, teachers can also teach in English or another language. You can ask the student guidance office what language will be used in the course.
You can request a certificate from the office once the course has been completed.
Handicraft supplies are usually not included in the course fee. You can purchase them from the teacher or according to the teacher's instructions.
Three reasons to practice handicrafts
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What you know stays and you can build on it.
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The past is not a problem, but an opportunity.
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What is made and given by oneself is caring, even love.
