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Textile Workshop

Would you like to explore textile work and create something new with your hands? Come and learn about tasks in the field at the Textile Workshop!

Apply now! (In Finnish) (omnia.walmu.fi)

Service category

Learning Environments

Target audience

Job applicants

Youth Workshops

The Youth Workshops are intended for young people aged 16–29 living in Espoo, Kirkkonummi or Kauniainen. The workshops provide a safe and supportive community where you can develop your interaction, life management, study and working life skills.

Come and get to know the workshop

We organize introductory tours of the workshops at the Kuusiniemi campus on Tuesdays at 13.00. Come and join us to get to know our activities.

Please arrive on time that the tour can start as scheduled.

Campus

Kuusiniemi 10, Viherlaakso

More information

Kaisu Karivainio,

kaisu.karivainio@omnia.fi,

040 830 9642

Brochure of Omnia’s youth workshop activities (mediapankki.omnia.fi)

At the Textile Workshop, you can explore tasks in the field in a safe environment and get support in planning your future.

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Activity at the Textile Workshop

In the Textile Workshop, you will be able to design and use your hands to create something new or modify the old. At the same time, you can develop your skills and see if this field is for you. 
You will familiarise yourself with various field-specific tasks in practice and learn to use relevant materials, tools, machines and equipment.

In this workshop, you will

  • try product design
  • sew various items, such as accessories and interior textiles, as well as sew repairs
  • make patterned fabric
  • crochet, knit and felt
  • make cards and jewellery
  • make new things by upcycling
  • work using portfolios.

The Textile Workshop is currently full and there is a waiting list. You can still submit an application, but we also recommend exploring our other workshop options.

Read more about Youth Workshops

Information about the workshops

Who are the workshops for?

This workshop is for you, if

  • you are under 30 years old and live in Espoo, Kauniainen or Kirkkonummi.
    • You could be an unemployed person aged 18–29. You are eligible for unemployment benefit during the workshop.
    • You could be a student aged 16–29 who wants to complete studies in a workshop environment. Persons of the compulsory education age will need a study place before applying for the workshops.
  •  you are interested in the workshop tasks and are motivated to progress.

Recommendation on language proficiency level

Recommendation on language level at Omnia Youth Workshops:

  • It is good for you to know Finnish at about A2 level.
  • The workshops guide and work in the Finnish language.
  • It is important for you to be motivated to do workshop tasks and learn the Finnish language.
  • You must understand written and oral instructions related to safety and work, for example.

What happens in the workshops?

TIn the workshops, you will learn new skills, and abilities which will help you in your future studies and working life. The workshops provide meaningful activities and routine to daily life. You will receive support with making plans for the future and working towards your goals.

You can come to the workshops as you are. Guidance will be provided in the workshops so no prior knowledge is required.

During the workshop, you will 

  • receive orientation for the workshop tasks
  • learn field-specific basic skills
  • practise skills needed in working life and studies
  • practise working life
  • receive support with making plans for the future
  • receive support with daily life management.

You can also complete field-specific and  common qualification modules in the workshops. At the end of the workshop, you will receive a certificate of your experience.


What happens after the workshop?

The workshop aims to prepare you for employment or further studies.

Apply for the workshop

You can apply for workshops throughout the year. Fill out the application form (in Finnish) (omnia.walmu.fi), and we will call you within two weeks of submitting the application.

Do you need guidance with the application process or would you like to learn more about our services? Contact us.

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