KOIVU JA TÄHTI

Learning by doing

Koivu ja tähti offers a chance to interact with other women with both immigrant and Finnish backgrounds. It also gives a possibility to get to know the Finnish society and language through different art workshops and happenings. The focus in Koivu ja tähti project is in interaction and doing things together. You can be old or young, a mother, a grandmother, or a daughter. Come and join to plan and carry out different kinds of activities together with other women!

KOIVU JA TÄHTI ART HAPPENINGS 2010

Thu 20th May at 12-4 p.m. Iloinen kevätjuhla/Happy Spring Feast, Espoo
Tue 1st June at 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Iloinen taidepäivä naisille/ Happy Art Day for Women, Vantaa

KOIVU JA TÄHTI ART WORKSHOPS 2010

Welcome to the Koivu ja tähti art workshops!

Workshops are known for their cheerful atmosphere and female artists leading them represent many different nationalities. You can learn many new things and practice the Finnish language together with other immigrant and Finnish women. You are also welcome to lead workshops.

Please come and join!

Naisten kammari
Viola Pekkanen, Liubow Mäkinen, Jade Tamminen etc.
Encounters via art. Dancing, handicrafts, visual art, and expression.
Thu 4th Feb-8th Apr
10.00-12.00 a.m.
Place: Toimintakeskus ALMA, Läkkisepänkuja 3 A, 3rd floor, Leppävaara, Espoo
 
Hyvän mielen illat
Fatima Usman, Riitta Kuosa
A workshop for mothers and their daughters over 12 years. Spending a good time together in the means of art: dancing, singing, women’s talk, cooking, and handicrafts.
Mon 22nd Mar -17th May
5.00-7.00 p.m.
Place: Naisresurssikeskus Pihlaja, Unikkotie 2, Tikkurila, Vantaa

Äidin voima
Pinja Hahtola, Hanna Süral
Creative expression and interesting discussions for mothers living in a multicultural relationship
(a baby under 12 months can be taken with)
Thu 18th Feb, 4th Mar, 18th Mar ja 25th Mar
12.00 a.m.-2.30 p.m.
Place: Moniheli, Työpajankatu 2, 2.krs, Kalasatama, Helsinki

Masala ja chili
Nana Kaitila, Yonca Ermutlu, Cinta Hermo, and Kasthury Masilan
Relaxed movement and dancing from Africa, Asia, and Europe
Tue 23rd Mar-11th May
2.00-3.30 p.m.
Place: MoniNaisten Talo, Kinaporinkatu 2 C, Sörnäinen

TURKU:

Naisten kammari
Encounters via art. Dancing, handicrafts, visual art, and expression.
Tue 23rd Mar-25th May
1.00-3.00 p.m.
Place: Opetuskoti Mustikka, Kardinaalinkatu 3 P 151, Halinen

Teatteri-ilmaisua naisille
Sanna-Erika Suorsa
Drama and expression for women
Thu 15th Apr-17th Jun
1.00-2.30 p.m.
Place: Daisy Ladies, Uudenmaankatu 1, Turku

Workshops are free of charge and open for all women and girls. The number of participants is limited so please sign up in advance.

Further information and signing up: Project coordinator Anna Jussilainen, 050 3019 479, koivu.tahti(at)gmail.com. Check also www.kassandra.fi

When signing up via email, please tell
1. Which workshop you wish to attend
2. Your first and family name
3. Phone number and email

Kassandra's partners in the project are Familia Club, Maahanmuuttajien neuvontapiste (Immigrants' Advice Bureau) in Helsinki and The Finnish Red Cross in Varsinais-Suomi (South-West Finland).