MONDAY 22.7.
Events marked in yellow in the program are particularly suitable for families with children. Children are also welcome to other events unless an age limit is specifically indicated.
10.00–15.00
9.00-10.30 Lost ship dogs workshop
Lost Ship Dogs is a sea-scented detective adventure book for children, set to be published in August 2024. The adventure takes place in the maritime landscapes of Rauma, specifically at the Kylmäpihlaja lighthouse and, of course, in Old Rauma.
Now, a gelli printing workshop themed around the book’s settings is available for a child and their parent or another important adult. The theme is the sea and beautiful window ship dogs. In gelli printing, you can play with colors with your child and create your own small art piece printed on a gel-like plate.
Each workshop accommodates 8 pairs (parent + child). The recommended age range for children is 3–7 years, but younger children can participate at the adult’s discretion. Acrylic paints are used in the printing process. The cost is €25 per pair.
Old Rauma – Mummola, Isoraastuvankatu 8D
More information and registration for the workshop: mummola.rauma@gmail.com
10.00–14.00 Handicraft workshop for children
A non-stop workshop for children where they can craft and try different handicraft techniques. Free admission.
Outbuilding in Marela’s inner courtyard, Kauppakatu 24
More information: Rauma Cultural Services
10.00–17.00 Lace-making in Marela and Kirsti museums
During Lace Week, is an opportunity to see Rauma bobbin lace being made daily at Marela and Kirsti. The entrance fee is 10€ for adults, which includes access to Marela, Kirsti, and the Rauma Art Museum. Reduced tickets are 7€, and free entry for under 18.
Kirsti, Pohjankatu 3
Marela, Kauppakatu 24
More information and tickets: Rauma museum
10.00–18.00 Lace Week open yards and yard sales
During Lace Week, over 30 residents of Old Rauma will open their yards to visitors. The residents will hold yard sales or allow visitors to explore their yards as they are. The yards are open according to the residents’ schedules, usually from 10.00 to 18.00.
A map of the open yards and yard sales will be published closer to Lace Week.
More information: Vanha Rauma Association
10.00–18.00 Open doors at Wellness Friski
Welcome to visit the gym and other facilities. Note! The gym is for people over 16 years old.
Wellness Friski, Karjalankatu 16
More information: Wellness Friski
11.00–14.00 Macramé keychain workshop
In the non stop workshop, you will knot an easy macramé keychain.
The duration of the workshop is about 1 hour per participant. The price including accessories is 5 €. Suitable for adults and children over 10 years. The workshop can accommodate 5 participants at a time. No pre-registration required.
Kuninkaankatu 28
More information: Kajava – Lahja ja käsityö
11.00–18.00 Rauma Martha association’s traditional food café
The traditional café of the Rauma Martha Association, where you can enjoy picnic-style delicacies either sitting at a table on chairs or under the trees, even on mats.
The courtyard of the Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Luostarinkatu 1
More information: raumanmarttayhdistysry@gmail.com
12.00 Midday music moment
Children and young people sing and play instruments. Saara Kukko will be the accompanist. Free admission.
Church of the Holy Cross, Luostarinkatu 1
More information: Rauma Parish, saara.kukko@evl.fi
14.00–15.00 Artist meeting
Artist meeting, Jarmo Mäkilä, Rauma Art Museum, courtyard stage. Curator Taina Myllyharju interviews artist Jarmo Mäkilä about his childhood years in Rauma. During the reminiscences, excerpts from the book Poika will be read. After the talk, there will be an opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the museum.
Guided tour at the entrance fee.
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
More information: Rauma Art Museum
14.00–18.00 Children’s stuffed toy clinic
Children can bring toys in need of repair to the clinic!
Rauma’s Church of the Holy Cross yard and Parish House, Luostarinkatu 1
More information: raumanmarttayhdistysry@gmail.com
15.00–22.00
17.00 Community singing event
A daily community singing event taking place at the market square throughout Lace Week.
Rauma Market Square
17.00 National costume parade
Gathering in front of Poselli (Nortamonkatu 12), from where the parade will head to Rauma Art Museum.
Departure: Cultural House Poselli, Nortamonkatu 12
More information: pia@ala-aijala.fi
17.30 Presentation of national costumes and performances by Fikuleeri children’s groups
The parade arrives at the art museum from Poselli. Presentation of national costumes – participants are welcome to share the story of their own costume. Fikuleeri Association will entertain the audience with dance, and children’s groups will perform. You can bring your own picnic snacks.
Rauma Art Museum, Kuninkaankatu 37
More information: pia@ala-aijala.fi or Rauma Cultural Services
20.00 Lace Week evening serenade
Pihla Pakaslahti performs the Lace Week evening serenade from the City Hall Tower.
The City Hall Tower, Valtakatu 2
Info
How do I get to Lace Week, or how does the city festival take care of environmental issues? You can find answers to these and many other questions on the info pages, so you can fully focus on enjoying the joy of Lace Week!
