10:00 a.m. Chapel of St. Matthew All graduates are invited to Baccalaureate Worship at the Chapel of St. Matthew at 10:00 a.m. prior to Commencement at 1:30 p.m. This is a service of prayer and blessing, specifically for this graduating class. Baccalaureate Worship Livestream: finlandia.edu/graduation, Finlandia YouTube
1:30 p.m. Hirvonen Hall Auditorium Finlandia University’s 2022 Spring Commencement will take place on Sunday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Hirvonen Hall Auditorium. Commencement Livestream: finlandia.edu/graduation, Finlandia YouTube
Summer 2022 Semester Academic Calendar
Dates: Monday, May 2nd + Tuesday, May 3rd + Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: Jutila Center Ceramic Studio (1st floor) Instructor: Lindsey Heiden finlandia.edu/folkschool In this class, students will learn how to make a set of three decorative wall tiles, out of clay. By using hand-building techniques such as slab building, pinching, coils, slip and scoring, the tile will slowly blossom into a bouquet of flowers for the wall. Your instructor will demonstrate how to use studio equipment, such as the slab roller and tools. The first two class sessions will be focused on constructing the wall...
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Dates: Monday, May 2nd + Tuesday, May 3rd + Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: Jutila Center Ceramic Studio (1st floor) Instructor: Lindsey Heiden finlandia.edu/folkschool In this class, students will learn how to make a set of three decorative wall tiles, out of clay. By using hand-building techniques such as slab building, pinching, coils, slip and scoring, the tile will slowly blossom into a bouquet of flowers for the wall. Your instructor will demonstrate how to use studio equipment, such as the slab roller and tools. The first two class sessions will be focused on constructing the wall...
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Date: Wednesdays, May 4 and May 11 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lily I. Jutila Center Room 105 Instructor: Phyllis Fredendall finlandia.edu/folkschool Students will dye two yards of cotton fabric, design and cut a simple block for textile printing, and the following week block-print their dyed fabric which could be used to make an apron or wrap skirt (see upcoming Apron Sewing Workshop). Students should bring rubber gloves and be comfortable using sharp tools. Suitable for beginners ages 15 and up. Registration closes on April 29th or when sold out. Fee: $60 + Materials fee: $15 payable to the...
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4 weeks – Wednesdays, April 6 - May 4, 8-9pm Online – video link provided to students upon registration This class is an introduction to playing the jouhikko, a traditional Finnish bowed lyre with horsehair strings. Students will learn how to hold and tune the instrument, use the bow, and play scales and a simple tune. Classes will take place via group video call (Zoom) and students should have access to a device with Zoom, an internet connection that supports video calls, and the ability to record, send, and watch short videos. No experience necessary. If local students do not...
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Dates: Monday, May 2nd + Tuesday, May 3rd + Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: Jutila Center Ceramic Studio (1st floor) Instructor: Lindsey Heiden finlandia.edu/folkschool In this class, students will learn how to make a set of three decorative wall tiles, out of clay. By using hand-building techniques such as slab building, pinching, coils, slip and scoring, the tile will slowly blossom into a bouquet of flowers for the wall. Your instructor will demonstrate how to use studio equipment, such as the slab roller and tools. The first two class sessions will be focused on constructing the wall...
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Date: Wednesdays, May 4 and May 11 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lily I. Jutila Center Room 105 Instructor: Phyllis Fredendall finlandia.edu/folkschool Students will dye two yards of cotton fabric, design and cut a simple block for textile printing, and the following week block-print their dyed fabric which could be used to make an apron or wrap skirt (see upcoming Apron Sewing Workshop). Students should bring rubber gloves and be comfortable using sharp tools. Suitable for beginners ages 15 and up. Registration closes on April 29th or when sold out. Fee: $60 + Materials fee: $15 payable to the...
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Date: Wednesday, May 18 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lily I. Jutila Center Room 105 Instructor: Phyllis Fredendall finlandia.edu/folkschool Students will design and sew a simple apron or wrap skirt with pockets using fabric they have printed in a previous class or fabric they purchase or salvage. Students should bring 2 yards of fabric, which can be all one color or contrasting or coordinating pieces. Students should be comfortable using a sewing machine, fabric scissors, and pins. Play and innovation will be encouraged. Open to ages 15 and up. Registration closes May 12th or when sold out. Fee: $30