The aim of the joint crafts studies is to acquire basic skills and to broaden the skills that have been learned.
Teaching at Solmu Crafts School takes place in the craft classroom of Pitkäkari School.
Teacher: Karoliina Paakkonen
Tel. 040 135 6786
karoliina.paakkonen [at] raahe.fi (karoliina[dot]paakkonen[at]raahe[dot]fi)
Pitkäkari School
Craft Room 127 (2nd Floor)
Rantakatu 5 C, 92100 Raahe
The aim of the shared studies in basic education in the arts is to acquire the basic skills of the art form. The aim of the thematic studies in basic education in the arts is to deepen and broaden visual arts thinking and expression.
Instruction at Craft School Purje takes place in the visual arts classrooms of Pitkäkari School.
The facilities of Pitkäkari School in Raahe are rented out for various purposes, such as organising courses by the Raahe Institute.
Please note: The office will be closed from 22 June to 31 July 2026. Have a wonderful summer!
Opistotalo Patala is a venue where courses of the Raahe Institute are held.
In the units providing basic education in the arts under Raahe-opisto, children and young people can study visual arts or crafts in a structured and goal-oriented way. The studies progress annually and develop students’ artistic skills and expression.
Raahe Institute (Raahe-opisto) operates in the City of Raahe and the Municipality of Pyhäjoki. The institute provides non-formal education and promotes lifelong learning. Courses are available for people of all ages in subjects such as music, visual arts, literature, crafts, languages, physical education, and many other topics.
In addition to two full-time teachers and the principal, the institute employs approximately 85 hourly-paid teachers and lecturers. The staff also includes two administrative secretaries.
In the system, you can browse the course offerings of Raahe Institute and register for courses.
The Raahe Institute office is located at Tapahtumatalo Raahe. The office is staffed by institute secretaries and the principal.
Kirkkokatu 28 (2nd floor)
FI-92100 Raahe
Tel. +358 40 135 6779,
+358 40 135 6780
raaheopisto [at] raahe.fi
