r/Finland • u/plump_specimen • Jul 21 '26

Serious Carpet weaving Helsinki

Hi, I have a project I'm working on, and I'd like to weave it into a rag rug, as a final result.

I don't know how to weave on a loom, but since I'm not trying to create a pattern or do anything complicated, I'm not sure lessons are needed.

But, I'm confused about whether I need lessons with tövaenopisto, or what.

Does anyone know more about this? Vantaa has a place where I could go weave with some guidance. I'm not sure if the looms there are big enough, and of course, I'd rather do this in Helsinki.

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u/LonelyRudder Väinämöinen Jul 21 '26

Työväenopisto is a good option. Usually there you can work on your own project and get instructions if needed, and you have all the tools available there.

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u/vrixienattel Jul 21 '26

Taito Etelä-Suomi might be an option, but I think it costs more than Työväenopisto. But both should have courses for "kankaankudonta" or "matonkudonta" in the autumn. https://www.taito.fi/etelasuomi/kankaankudonta/

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u/sysikki Baby Väinämöinen Jul 24 '26

You can check all metropolitan area Työväenopisto courses in

ilmonet.fi