Luetaan yhdessä / Finnish Language Group for Adults, 2 Sept.−25 Nov. 2024,

Mondays at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Linnalan opisto, classroom D (2nd floor)

Groups are led by volunteer teachers. Learn to speak, read and write Finnish.

Studying is free. You can start whenever!

More information:
marketta.parkkinen@linnala.fi

Luetaan yhdessä | Brochure

PUHUTAANPA SUOMEA!, SUOMI1, SUOMI2, SUOMI3

We offer Finnish courses at various levels, so you can choose the course that best suits your skill level.

Welcome to study Finnish. The course fee is 68 euros. A reduced fee of 34 euros is available for those who are unemployed, retired, lack studies after basic education or experience learning disabilities (criteria set by Finnish National Agency for Education).

You can find language courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Contact info: katja.pajarinen-mohamed@linnala.fi, tel. 040 680 3819

Finnish courses

LANGUAGE COURSES

Can you say ’thank you’ in ten different languages? At Linnala civic education center, our language course selection is so diverse that you can study over ten different languages at various levels. Would you like to learn English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Estonian, Hebrew, sign language, or Egyptian Arabic?

Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? Join our discussion group and immerse yourself in fascinating conversations with other students! No Finnish required.

Have you already moved beyond the basics but still want to improve your fluency, expand your vocabulary, and deepen your understanding of the English language? The classes offer a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere where we practise speaking in small groups and pairs.

Linnalan opisto also offers private and pair lessons in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Estonian and Sign language. These lessons can be tailored to fit your specific interests and needs. The fee for private lessons is 242 €/10 hours’ package and for pair lessons 181 € per student/15 hours’ package.

If interested, please contact Linnala’s language coordinator

Katja Pajarinen-Mohamed, katja.pajarinen-mohamed@linnala.fi

tel. +358 40 680 3819.

Language courses

MUSIC

Linnala invites people of all ages to enjoy music, study it, and find refreshment, experiences, and excitement through concerts and music events. Singing and playing an instrument have been proven to have positive effects on both physical and mental health, and it’s never too late to start learning to play an instrument or sing.

We also have a jazz band, various choirs, and we offer one-on-one classes in piano, guitar, bass, flute, violin, accordion, and singing. For more information

Contact: heidi.laasanen@linnala.fi

or +358 40 680 3821

Music courses

ART AND DESIGN

Our visual arts and design courses will introduce you to the world of watercolor painting, from basic techniques to color theory. You’ll also explore sketching and a variety of painting methods. In ceramics, let your creativity flow as you shape clay into beautiful and useful objects. Learn hand-building, slip casting, and wheel throwing techniques. Experiment with underglaze colors, clay slips, metal oxides, glazes, and glass fusing to add a personal touch to your creations.

Art and design

CRAFTS AND HOME ECONOMICS

Have you discovered the magic of crafting? There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands. From the moment you pick up a needle, crochet hook, or piece of fabric, your imagination takes flight.

Traditional crafts are more than just hobbies; they’re a way to connect with our past and inspire future generations. Learn techniques like weaving, lacemaking, and tatting, and pass them on to loved ones. Give your cherished furniture a new look with the right wood stains or paints.

Ready to explore your creative side? Whether you’re drawn to crochet, tatting, upholstery, or woodworking, we have something for everyone.

Is your dinner routine feeling a little bland? Spice up your life with a culinary adventure at Linnala civic education center! We’ll take you on a flavorful journey around the world, introducing you to a variety of cuisines. From hearty main courses to delightful desserts, you’ll learn how to create delicious and satisfying meals. Discover new fall flavors and expand your culinary horizons!

Crafts and home economics

EXERCISE, WELLBEING AND DANCE

Even a small amount of exercise can work wonders, boosting your energy and strength in everyday life! Linnala’s wide range of exercise classes offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for gentle stretching, aerobics, dance, yoga, pilates, a high-intensity workout, or soothing neck and shoulder stretches. You can choose from a wide range of exercise classes.

Body maintenance class

A calm and easy-access class; gently strengthening, stretching, and relaxing the body.

Low impact group fitness class to improve mobility, muscle strength and balance.

A changing workout routine with standing and sitting down exercises combined with different equipment.

Solo dance class for people of all ages with a bit of previous Latin dance experience. This dance class will improve your body control, fitness, flexibility, and balance. Let’s turn up the music and get moving! We’ll be dancing to salsa, bachata, cumbia, chacha, rumba, jive, samba, and more.

Solo dance class for all levels, including beginners. Explore various music rhythms and improve your body control, flexibility, and balance. Discover your body’s potential and jump from one mood to another. 

For more details on our courses, please inquire: 

Phone. +358 15 511 80

Email: asiakaspalvelu@linnala.fi

Exercise, wellbeing and dance

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Individual and pair tutoring in information technology available flexibly.

The topic can be e.g. basics, online services, applications, phone use, or online meetings. The details (date, content, duration) are discussed with the teacher. The price of the lesson is 25 €.

Contact markku.lybeck@linnala.fi

or +358 40 680 3828

Information technology

LINNALA ART SCHOOL

Provides compulsory basic art education in visual arts and crafts according to the national curriculum. For 6-17-year-olds, we offer instruction in both visual arts and crafts (Kuvis and KuvisKässä groups), while adults can only study visual arts. The teaching is goal-oriented and progresses year by year. Studies consist of common studies (basic studies) and in-depth studies (workshops). At Linnala Art School, the scope of the national curriculum is 760 hours for children and young people and 800 hours for adults.

The head teacher of art subjects is responsible for the activities: Pauliina Härkönen, p. 040 680 3815 tai
pauliina.harkonen@linnala.fi

Reception hours: Thursdays, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Linnala art school