Saturday 22.7.
Lace and handicraft exhibitions
Artists’ studios and art exhibitions
Events
10.00 Lace Week opening ceremony
The opening ceremony will start by decorating the Lace maker statue with flowers. There will be performances by Pyyrman trumbutta, Rauman soittokunnan Seitsikko and Mirku Flika. The keynote speaker is Helena Honka-Hallila, non-fiction author and winner of the Nyplääjä 2022 award. Kalle Leppikorpi, Chairman of the City Council, will speak at the opening ceremony.
Helsingintori
10.00 Adventure tour of Old Rauma for children
The tour includes functional tasks to test your speed, reasoning, and memory. The adventure tour is suitable for primary school children, younger children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Note! The tour is organised in Finnish.
Price 6 €/child, payment in the Old Town Hall before the tour. Duration 45 min.
The tour starts from the Old Town Hall (Kauppakatu 13) and ends at the Sailor’s Home Museum Kirsti (Pohjankatu 3)
10.00 Mantin Maailma courtyard market
A traditional courtyard market and Finnish handicrafts.
Open until the evening
Kuninkaankatu 30, inner courtyard
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10.00–18.00 Open courtyards and flea markets in Old Rauma
During Lace Week, the residents of Old Rauma open their private courtyards to the public. Visitors can explore the beautiful courtyards where they can buy drinks and snacks and browse the flea markets organised by the residents. Please note that the flea markets may be postponed if it rains. Participating residents’ courtyards can be identified by a sign bearing the Old Rauma Association logo.
The courtyards are open to the public as specified by the residents, but most of them welcome visitors between 10.00-18.00.
A map showing the locations of open courtyards.
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11.00–14.00 Car boot sale
Flea market. You can sell your used items from the boot of your car or a trailer, or even set your items up for sale on a carpet. Vendors have one hour before the event to set up and one hour after the event to pack up.
Market pitch costs 4 €.
Äijänsuo sports centre gravel parking area, Teollisuuskatu 19
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12.00 Poselli lace exhibition openings
The opening of the exhibitions, “The laces of my life”, presented by Nyplääjät ry, and “Pitsikeskus Emelia 20 years”, presented by Pitsikeskus Emelia.
Culture House Poselli, Nortamonkatu 12
14.00 Children’s ghost tour in Old Rauma
The children’s ghost tour is a guided walking tour of Old Rauma for the whole family. Children cannot attend the tour alone, they must be accompanied by an adult! Note! The tour is organised in Finnish.
Price 10 €/person, tickets Doerz online shop
Ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu 28
14.00 Adventure tour of Old Rauma for children
The tour includes functional tasks to test your speed, reasoning, and memory. Note! The tour is organised in Finnish. The adventure tour is suitable for primary school children, younger children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Price 6 €/child, payment in the Old Town Hall before the tour. Duration 45 min.
The tour starts from the Old Town Hall (Kauppakatu 13) and ends at the Sailor’s Home Museum Kirsti (Pohjankatu 3)
14.00 Story of the day
Nortamo-Seor performs a daily changing piece of writing by Hj. Nortamo and Tauno Koskela written in the Rauma dialect. The pieces of writing are read by Ossi Paavola.
Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
14.00–16.00 International Picnic with Bloom
Welcome to International Picnic with Bloom, where you can network with internationals of the community. Bring your own snacks, drinks and blanket to sit on. There will be small activities available for everyone of all ages.
Parpansalin puisto, Kanavakatu 15
www.bloomtogether.fi.
internationalhouserauma.fi
15.15 Children’s ghost tour in Old Rauma
The children’s ghost tour is a guided walking tour of Old Rauma for the whole family. Children cannot attend the tour alone, they must be accompanied by an adult! Note! The tour is organised in Finnish.
Price 10 €/person, tickets Doerz online shop
Ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Vanhankirkonkatu 28
16.00 Football club Pallo-Iirot women’s team home games
Women’s First Division game: Pallo-Iirot – KuPS Akatemia
Tickets: palloiirot.fi
Äijänsuo Buena Vista Stadium, Nortamonkatu 23
18.00– SuomiLive Music Festival
Shopping mall Potkur, Kauppakatu 3
19.00 Church concert by Lauluyhtye Rajaton
Rajaton, one of Finland’s best-known a cappella groups, will perform at the Church of the Holy Cross.
Price 40 €/person, tickets lippu.fi
The Church of the Holy Cross (Pyhän Ristin kirkko), Luostarinkatu 1
20.00 Lace Week evening song
The Rauma Brass Band Association welcomes visitors to Rauma in honour of Lace Week. Pihla Pakaslahti.
Old Town Hall, Valtakatu 2
20.00 Live music at Makis (outdoor pool)
Live music on the terrace of Makis: Milja & Veera.
Suvitie 2
raumanmakis.fi
20.00 Live music at Merijakamo
Live music on the terrace of Merijakamo: Marion Rung.
Suvitie 14
merijakamo.fi
Lace and handicraft exhibitions
This year, the Culture House Poselli is the house of lace. Poselli features lace exhibitions by Rauman Nyplääjät ry and Pitsikeskus Emelia.
Opening hours 11.30–16.00
Culture House Poselli, Nortamonkatu 12
Pitsikeskus Emelia 20 years
The exhibition presents the work of Helena Honka-Hallila, who has been named Lace Maker of the Year 2022. Works of Impi Emelia Alanko, a founding member of Pitsikeskus Emelia, and Hilkka Lehtinen, an honorary member of Pitsikeskus Emelia, are also featured in the exhibition.
Rauman Nyplääjät ry’s exhibition
Rauman Nyplääjät ry’s exhibition features traditional Rauma lace. You can meet lace makers every day. You also have the opportunity to try your hand at lace making under the tutelage of an instructor. You can buy lace making supplies and ready-made items with lace decorations at the sales desk. You can also participate in a raffle.
nyplaajat.net
Crochet and crafts then and now
This year, Kodisjoki Marthas’ summer exhibition explores the history and present day of crochet and leisure-time handicrafts. Summer café.
Opening hours: 12.00–16.00
Seppä Croft, Kodisjoentie 1499 C, Kodisjoki
kodisjoki@marttayhdistys.fi
Arts and crafts stores selling lace-making supplies
Pits-Priia
A lace shop that sells all kinds of lace products, such as lace tablecloths, trays, patterns, linen fabrics, linen yarns, lace pillows, and lace-making supplies. You can also see a lace maker at work when you visit the shop.
Opening hours: 10.00–16.00
Kauppakatu 29
nyplaajat.net
Kajava – Lahja ja käsityö
An arts and crafts store that sells lace tablecloths, handkerchiefs, bookmarks, roses, candles and napkins, as well as lace-making supplies and linen cloths. Various yarns and other handicrafts are also available for sale.
Opening hours: 10.00–15.00 and when the door is open!
Kuninkaankatu 28
kajavarauma.fi
Jatan Aitta, lace-making supplies speciality shop
Shop specializing in lace-making and tatting supplies, books, and patterns. By pre-ordering by 15 July, you can make sure you get the supplies you need. Submit your pre-order online.
Opening hours: 10.00–15.00
Pakaritupa, Marela courtyard, Kauppakatu 24
jatanaitta.fi
Purkki Aitta handicraft store
A rustic garden with many delightful details. Get inspiration for your own yard from the playhouse, large terrace, and the outdoor sauna. Purkki Aita sells Finnish handicrafts.
Opening hours: 12.00–15.00 and also by appointment
Santtahkontie 1
Tel: +358 45 139 6960, purkkiaitta.fi
Museums and attractions
Marela, the home of shipowners
Marela showcases the life and lifestyle of a wealthy shipowner and his family at the turn of the 1900s, the golden age of seafaring in Rauma. Embroidery and cozy comfort – a Biedermeier parlour in Rauma style. Explore the display of the Biedermeier-style interior and learn about embroidery, a handicraft style that was popular in the era. A sailing boat from the 1920s is displayed in the Marela boatshed.
Single ticket to one museum site: adults 6 €, seniors/unemployed/students/groups
3 €. Tour ticket (valid in Marela, Kirsti, Old Town Hall, Rauma Art Museum): adults 8 €, seniors/unemployed/students/groups 6 €. Free admission with the Museum Card. Free admission for visitors under the age of 18.
Opening hours: 10.00–17.00
Kauppakatu 24
rauma.fi/museo/marela
Kirsti – Sailor’s Home Museum
The Sailor’s Home Museum Kirsti takes visitors back to the olden days. The beautifully preserved courtyard and its buildings give a good idea of what the Old Rauma area looked like a couple of hundred years ago. The interior on the other hand shows how people lived in Old Rauma in different time periods. You can also see a lace maker at work during your visit.
Opening hours: 10.00–17.00
Admission fee: see Marela
Pohjankatu 3
rauma.fi/museo/kirsti
Old Town Hall
In the Old Town Hall, you will find the museum shop Kistupuad, where you can buy local handicrafts and souvenirs. Rauma Museum presents the history of the Rauma lace through its extensive collection of lace in the Old Town Hall. Olga Kublitskaya brings her international bobbin lace exhibition entitled “Sounds of lace” to the Old Town Hall. You can also meet a lace maker at work during your visit.
Opening hours: 10.00–17.00
Admission fee: see Marela
Kauppakatu 13
rauma.fi/museo/vanha raatihuone
Rauma Art Museum
Rauma Art Museum celebrates art and creativity that doesn’t fit into predefined categories with the museum’s summer exhibition “Lintu ja kala!” (“Fish and Fowl!”). The exhibition highlights both classics of contemporary folk art and new promising creators of contemporary art. Many artists are involved in this exhibition.
Opening hours: 10.00–17.00
Admission fee: see Marela
Kuninkaankatu 37
rauma.fi/museo/taidemuseo
Sammallahdenmäki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
A Bronze Age burial site in Kivikylä, Lappi, consisting of a total of 36 burial cairns.
Savulaaksontie 181 and Sammallahdentie, Lappi
Rauma Maritime Museum
The Rauma Maritime Museum’s permanent exhibition explores the history of seafaring, maritime education and shipbuilding in Rauma and the life of sailors both at sea and on land. The old Nautical College building explores the history of maritime education in Rauma and tests out modern methods of education in a navigation simulator. The museum’s renewed room, “Raumanmeri”, explores the themes of environmental education.
Opening hours: 11.00–17.00
Tickets: adults 9,50 €, seniors, students 7,50 €, children 3 € and family (2 adults + 3 children) 21€. Free admission with the Museum Card.
Kalliokatu 34
rauma.fi/museo/merimuseo
Tammela House
Tammela House introduces UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Old Rauma’s renovation projects.
Opening hours: 11.00–17.00
Eteläpitkäkatu 17
rauma.fi/museo/tammela
Teresia ja Rafael Lönnström Home Museum
The Teresia and Rafael Lönnström Home Museum showcases the unique home and art collection of the industrialist couple from Rauma. In the Museum gallery you can learn more about previous and current Lönnström contemporary art projects.
Opening hours: 12.00–16.00
Admission fee: adults 5 €, seniors and students 3 €, free admission for visitors under the age of 18. Free admission with the Museum Card.
Syväraumankatu 41
lonnstromintaidemuseo.fi
Kiikartorni observation tower
The Kiikartorni observation tower on the Fåfänga headland offers a beautiful view of the Rauma archipelago and marina.
Opening hours: 10.00–20.00
Suvitie 10
Ylen Homestead Art Museum
The museum features Väinö and Hilma Ylen’s folk art exhibition and ITE artist Väinö Ylen’s sculpture exhibition. The museum showcases over 200 concrete figures depicting past life and famous athletes and politicians.
Opening hours: 12.00–16.00
Admission fee: adults 5 €, children 3 €
Kodisjoentie 1535, Kodisjoki
taidekotiylen.fi
The Old Rauma Telephone Museum
The exhibition explores the history of the telephone. The collection is based on material collected over 50 years, the oldest of which dates back to 1870 and the most recent to the 2020s. In the museum, you can explore and learn more about the history of past technology and get tips for the restoration and repair of old telephone devices.
Opening hours: 11.00–19.00
Eteläpitkäkatu 22
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Artists’ studios and art exhibitions
Art & Design Salme Kauppi
The gallery features watercolour paintings. Sale of art supply and framing service on request.
Opening hours: 11.00–13.00
Kuninkaankatu 40 B
salmekauppi.fi
Art Studio Heli Väisänen
An atmospheric studio in the idyllic Heikkla yard.
Opening hours: 11.00–15.00
Heikkla’s art courtyard, Itäkatu 4
heli-vaisanen.fi
Art Studio Mika Honkanen
“Mont eri lai” (“Many Different Kinds”) exhibition displays paintings and drawings.
Opening hours: 12.00–18.00
Isoraastuvankatu 7
taiteilijahonkanen.com, Tel. +358 40 753 0774
Atelier Eila Minkkinen
Artist, silversmith and sculptor Eila Minkkinen’s studio features metal art.
Opening hours: 12.00–16.00
Vanhankirkonkatu 20
eilaminkkinen.fi, eilaminkkinen5@gmail.com
Atelier Kerttu Horila
The atelier features sculptures and paintings. Sculptures can also be found in the garden. Visitors have the opportunity to meet the artist.
Opening hours: 11.00–17.00
Länsikatu 7
kerttuhorila.fi
Gallery Kempas
New paintings and graphics from 2022 by Lasse Kempas.
Opening hours: by appointment
Villa la Mar, Ylinenkatu 6
Tel. +358 500 325 309
Gallery Sanna Saarinen
The gallery features wall hanging art and sculptures made of hand-woven fabric, recycled material, and wood.
Opening hours: 10.00–14.00
Heikkla’s art courtyard, Itäkatu 4
taiteilijasannasaarinen.com
Gallery Tuula Kallas
Studio exhibition display unique paintings and cards by Tuula Kallas.
Opening hours: 11.00–18.00
Koulukatu 3 B 3
Tel. +358 44 9877 293
Inspira summer exhibition
Exhibition of the works of the members of the art association. Works include, for example, paintings, sculptures, and cards. The pieces are available for sale. Some pieces can be taken home immediately, some can be taken only after the exhibition closes.
Opening hours: 12.00–18.00
Nokan torppa, Suvitie 10
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Ceramic Art Kirsi Backman
The gallery features unique ceramics, metal sculptures and reliefs by Kirsi Backman.
Opening hours: 10.00–14.00
Kuninkaankatu 21
kirsibackman.net
Keramos, ceramic association’s gallery
Unique ceramic objects, sculptures and jewelleries by tens of Rauma-based artists.
Opening hours: 10.00–14.00
Isokirkkokatu 1
keramos.fi
Keramos, “Kesän sylissä” (“In the Arms of Summer”) summer exhibition
Ceramics group Keramos’ summer exhibition at the fortress island of Kuuskajaskari, Fagerström’s cottage.
Opening hours: 11.00–19.00
Fagerström’s cottage, Kuuskajaskari Island, Rauma Archipelago
keramos.fi
Kuutti Lavonen and the Auleen House
A permanent exhibition showcasing artist Kuutti Lavonen’s graphics that are also available for sale. Paintings by Hulda Leifsdottir, an artist from Rauma, are also on display.
Opening hours: 12.00–16.00
Kuninkaankatu 36
Tel. +35850 342 52 40
La Mia Luce Nera – Minun musta valoni
Exhibition showcasing the works of Eveliina Nera, Kerttuli Nera and Roope Laiho.
Opening hours: 12.00–16.00
Hauenguanon Antiikki, Kuninkaankatu 52
“Luotaamaton alue” (“The Unsurveyed Area”)
An independent cultural event in the Bothnian Sea National Park in the Rauma archipelago and online. The exhibition is on display at Päiväranta farm in Nurmes.
Nurmes, Rauma Archipelago
luotaamatonalue.fi
“Metsistä ja järvien rannoilta” (“From Forests and Lakeshores”)
An exhibition showcasing crafts where recycled materials are an integral part of the art.
Opening hours: 11.00–20.00
Taiderauma, Kauppakatu 20
kipinataide.fi
Rauma Printmakers Association’s “Muistoja” summer exhibition
The “Muistoja” (“Memories”) summer exhibition is on display at the Kanalinranta exhibition space in Palvelutalo Saga.
Opening hours: 10.00–16.30
Saga Palvelutalo, Kanalinranta, Aittakarinkatu 19
raumantaidegraafikot.fi
Rauma Printmakers Association’s “Taidegrafiikan jäljillä” (“Traces of Graphic Arts”) summer exhibition
An exhibition of fine graphic arts in the Rauma Printmakers Association’s studio.
Opening hours: 10.00–16.00
Kuninkaankatu 44
raumantaidegraafikot.fi
Shannon Amey Art Studio
A sales exhibition of Shannon Amey’s paintings.
Open each day by appointment or coming by anytime for the entire duration of Lace Week.
Lahdenkatu 17
shannonamey.com
Tommi-Wihtori Roström’s summer exhibition
Tommi-Wihtori Roström’s exhibition “Melkein selkeää” (“Almost Clear”) presents marine graphics using traditional intaglio printing techniques and unique works created using mixed media.
Opening hours: 11.00–15.00 and by appointment tel. +358 44 978 2115
Kanavakatu 37, Merimakasiini