Picture of conversation leader Nina Eriksén, photo Christian Habetzeder. Open Stage at NIPÅ.

One evening - three conversations about craft

Now we will highlight crafts and handicraft through three craft talks. There will be unexpected, fun and thought-provoking conversations with some of the most interesting and knowledgeable craftsmen on Åland. The conversation leader is the journalist and craftsman Nina Eriksén.

Guests will be:

Fine carpenter Johan Wiklöv who has worked as a furniture carpenter since 1994. A few years ago he tried for the first time to build a wooden surfboard, without believing that it would work ... but it did. The conversation will be about how he works with the material wood, what it gives him and why he wanted to make surfboards. What is it like to bring old technologies into contemporary projects? Difficulties and opportunities for woodworking?

School leader and art teacher Ida Fyrqvist. The conversation will revolve around handicraft in school, how to maintain creativity in school. What do the aesthetic subjects mean? What experiences does she have with the subject of communication as communication for the students? How is handicraft protected and how can the creative subjects be used as tools in the classroom?

The evening's third guest, Helena Taivassalo, is unfortunately not able to come, but instead we have invited another guest Saija Saarela, who is an interesting craftsman. Saija's work consist of sewing, repairing and designing interiors for cars, boats and furniture, for example. She works with several types of interior materials such as textiles, vinyls and leather and also works with her own leather craft where she manufactures everything from leather jewelry to bags and interior details. She also holds courses in leather crafts.

Where? Nordic Institute on Åland, Storagatan 9, Mariehamn
When? March 19th at 5.30 pm

Free admission, no advance booking of place, limited number of places.

The event will be streamed on NIPÅs facebook page.

Photo: Christian Habetzeder 

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